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bleached enriched wheat flour [wheat flour

Status: UNKNOWN

niacin

Status: HALAL

Reason: Vitamin supplement, commonly halal.

Uses: vitamin, supplement

ferrous sulfate (iron)

Status: UNKNOWN

thiamin mononitrate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Vitamin B1, typically halal.

riboflavin

Status: HALAL

Reason: Vitamin B2, commonly added to foods.

folic acid]

Status: UNKNOWN

sugar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Sugar is plant-derived and halal.

corn syrup

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from corn, no haram components.

Uses: sweetener

high fructose corn syrup

Status: HALAL

Reason: Derived from corn, no haram components.

Uses: sweetener

animal and vegetable shortening (tallow, hydrogenated tallow, cottonseed oil, mono and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin)

Status: UNKNOWN

eggs

Status: HALAL

Reason: Common ingredient derived from poultry.

water

Status: HALAL

Reason: Pure substance, universally accepted as halal.

dextrose. contains 2% or less: calcium carbonate

Status: UNKNOWN

calcium sulfate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Calcium sulfate is a naturally occurring mineral compound used in various applications, including food and pharmaceuticals.

Uses: Used as a food additive, drying agent, and in the production of tofu and other food items.

agar

Status: HALAL

Reason: Plant-based thickener

Uses: thickener, gelling agent

disodium phosphate

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Derived from phosphate-containing sources, potential origin concerns.

Uses: Emulsifier, stabilizer, buffering agent

locust bean gum

Status: HALAL

Reason: Plant-derived thickener and emulsifier.

Uses: thickening agent in foods

modified corn starch

Status: HALAL

Reason: Modified corn starch is derived from corn, which is a permissible source and does not contain any haram components.

Uses: Commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, or emulsifier in food products.

corn syrup solids

Status: HALAL

Reason: Corn syrup solids are derived from corn, which is a plant source and halal.

Uses: Commonly used as a sweetener or thickener in food products and snacks.

soy lecithin

Status: HALAL

Reason: Emulsifier derived from soy, commonly used.

sodium acid pyrophosphate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Used as a leavening agent in food preparation.

baking soda

Status: HALAL

Reason: Baking soda is a pure chemical compound (sodium bicarbonate) and does not derive from haram sources.

Uses: Used as a leavening agent in baking and cooking.

corn starch

Status: HALAL

Reason: Plant-derived carbohydrate used in food.

Uses: thickening, filling, stabilizing

monocalcium phosphate

Status: HALAL

Reason: Mineral compound, used in baking.

Uses: leavening agent, calcium source

whey

Status: HALAL

Reason: Whey is dairy-based and halal.

glycerin

Status: HALAL

Reason: Generally derived from plants or animal fats, valid for food.

Uses: humectant, preservative

salt

Status: HALAL

Reason: Salt is a mineral, always halal.

cellulose gum

Status: HALAL

Reason: Cellulose gum is derived from plant materials and does not contain any ingredients that are haram.

Uses: Commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in various food products.

sodium stearoyl lactylate

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Possible animal source; ingredient form unknown.

Uses: emulsifier, dough conditioner

sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness)

Status: UNKNOWN

xanthan gum

Status: HALAL

Reason: Thickening agent produced by fermentation, plant-based.

Uses: thickener in sauces, dressings

barley malt extract

Status: HALAL

Reason: Barley malt is used in food and is generally halal.

corn grits

Status: UNKNOWN

natural and artificial flavors

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: The specific sources of the natural and artificial flavors are often not disclosed, making it difficult to determine if they are halal or haram.

Uses: Commonly used in food and beverage products to enhance taste and aroma.

enzymes

Status: MASHBOOH

Reason: Source not specified; could be from non-halal animals.

yellow 5

Status: HALAL

Reason: Synthetic colorant widely accepted in food production.

Uses: coloring in foods

red 40.

Status: UNKNOWN