Reason: Iron supplement, commonly used in fortification.
Uses: fortification in cereals
thiamin mononitrate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Vitamin B1 compound, synthesized from non-animal sources.
riboflavin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Vitamin B2, commonly derived from yeast or plants.
Uses: nutrient in food, supplements
folic acid]
Status: UNKNOWN
water
Status: HALAL
Reason: Essential and permissible ingredient.
palm oil
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common cooking oil, derived from palm fruit.
Uses: cooking oil, ingredient
coconut
Status: HALAL
Reason: Coconut is a natural fruit and does not contain any haram components.
Uses: Coconut can be used in cooking, baking, making milk, oil, and various food products.
high fructose corn syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: High fructose corn syrup is derived from corn and does not contain any haram substances.
Uses: Commonly used as a sweetener in beverages, snacks, and processed foods.
contains 2% or less of each of the following: salt
Status: UNKNOWN
wheat
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common grain, always halal
corn
Status: HALAL
Reason: Corn is a plant-based ingredient.
honey
Status: HALAL
Reason: Natural sweetener from bees, halal.
Uses: sweetening, baking
wheat starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Wheat starch is derived from wheat, which is a plant-based source and does not contain any harmful or haram substances.
Uses: Used as a thickening agent in food products, sauces, and baked goods.
corn syrup
Status: HALAL
Reason: Sweet syrup derived from corn, no animal origin.
Uses: sweetener in food products
glycerin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Generally derived from plants or animal fats, valid for food.
Uses: humectant, preservative
modified wheat starch
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from wheat, no animal origin.
Uses: thickening agent, texture modifier
wheat flour
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from wheat, a halal grain.
citric acid
Status: HALAL
Reason: Commonly used as a preservative and flavoring agent.
Uses: preservative, flavoring agent
nonfat milk
Status: HALAL
Reason: Nonfat milk is derived from cows and does not contain any haram ingredients.
Uses: Used in beverages, sauces, baking, and cooking as a dairy substitute.
defatted soy flour
Status: HALAL
Reason: Defatted soy flour is derived from soybeans, which are permissible in Islam, provided that no haram substances have been added during processing.
Uses: Used as a protein source in various food products, including baked goods, meat alternatives, and nutritional supplements.
sodium acid pyrophosphate
Status: HALAL
Reason: Food additive, no animal origin.
Uses: leavening agent
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.
sodium aluminum phosphate
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: While the ingredient is generally recognized as safe, its halal status is uncertain due to potential sourcing issues.
Uses: Commonly used as a leavening agent in baking and food formulation.
egg yolks
Status: HALAL
Reason: Animal by-product, Halal if from permissible sources.
soybean oil
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-based oil, widely accepted.
Uses: cooking, flavoring
mono and diglycerides
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: These can be derived from both animal and plant sources, making their halal status unclear without specific sourcing information.
Uses: Commonly used as emulsifiers in food products such as baked goods, margarine, and confectionery.
dextrose
Status: HALAL
Reason: Simple sugar derived from corn or starch.
Uses: sweetener, energy source
dextrin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Derived from starch, no animal origin.
Uses: thickener in sauces, snacks
soy lecithin
Status: HALAL
Reason: Common emulsifier derived from soy.
guar gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-based thickener derived from guar beans.
Uses: thickening agent in foods
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.
agar
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-based thickener
Uses: thickener, gelling agent
natural and artificial flavor
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: The source of natural and artificial flavors can vary, and without specific information about the origin, it is unclear whether they contain halal or haram components.
Uses: Commonly used in food and beverage products to enhance flavor.
karaya gum
Status: HALAL
Reason: Plant-derived thickener
Uses: thickener, stabilizer
annatto and turmeric (color)
Status: UNKNOWN
enzymes
Status: MASHBOOH
Reason: Validity depends on source; known types are Halal.
Uses: cheese production
sorbic acid sodium propionate and potassium sorbate (to retain freshness).