Reason: Commonly accepted as halal from sugar cane or beet.
glucose syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used sweetener, halal.
Uses: sweetener
modified potato starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from potatoes, commonly used in food.
Uses: thickener, stabilizer
maize starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Maize starch is derived from maize (corn), which is a plant-based source and permissible in Islam.
Uses: Commonly used as a thickening agent in food, as well as in various industrial applications such as textiles and pharmaceuticals.
acidifiers (lactic acid, malic acid)
Status: UNKNOWN
gelatin
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Gelatin can be derived from halal sources (like fish or halal slaughtered cattle) or haram sources (like pigs). Its status depends on the source of the gelatin.
Uses: Commonly used in food products like jelly, desserts, and gummy candies, as well as in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
flavors
Status: HALAL
Reason: Generally recognized as safe and acceptable in food.
concentrate of (black carrot, blackcurrant, spirulina, saffron)
Status: UNKNOWN
dye (paprika extract)
Status: HALAL
Reason: Paprika extract is derived from peppers and is generally considered permissible in halal food.
Uses: Used primarily as a food coloring and flavoring agent in various dishes.