Food Additive
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Understand Halal or Haram Food Additive Islamic Law for Food Additives
1 Acacia gum Stabiliser;
emulsifier
3 Agar Gelling agent; retards sugar crystallisation Halal
4 Algin Suspending & thickening agent; film forming agent; prevents syneresis Halal
5 Alkali Adjusts alkalinity Halal
6 Ammonium carrageenan Gelling agent Halal (plant)
7 Antioxidant Stabilises fatty acids
8 Artificial colour Adds colour Halal
9 Ascorbic acid Vitamin C; stabiliser; colour preservative Halal
10 Benzoate of Soda Preservative Halal
11 BHA Chemical preservative; antioxidant Halal
12 BHT Chemical preservative; antioxidant Halal
13 Calcium carrageenan Thickener; gelling agent; improves body & mouth feel Halal (plant)
14 Calcium disodium EDTA Sequestrant; stabiliser Halal
15 Calcium propionate Preservative Halal
16 Calcium saccharin Sweetener Halal
17 Calcium salt Flavour enhancer Halal
18 Calcium silicate Anti-caking agent Halal
19 Calcium stearoyl lactylate Whipping agent Mashbuh
20 Carrageenan Gelling agent; emulsifier; thickener; suspending agent Halal (plant)
21 Carrot oil Colouring agent Halal
22 Cellulose gum Stabiliser; solubility Halal
23 Citrate Prevents crystallisation; enhances flavour Halal
24 Cobalt sulphate Prevents oxidative deterioration Halal
25 Corn starch Anti-caking agent; thickener Halal
26 Dextrin Emulsifier Halal
27 Dipotassium phosphate Emulsifier; stabiliser Halal
28 Disodium inosinate Flavour adjuvant Halal
29 Disodium phosphate Emulsifier Halal
30 Erythorbic acid Chemical preservative Halal
31 Ethoxyquin Antioxidant Halal
32 Ferric Orthophosphate Nutritive Halal
33 Ferrous gluconate Nutrient/dietary supplement
34 Fumaric acid Tartness; flavouring agent Halal
35 Glutamic acid Flavour enhancer Halal
36 Glycerine Moistness Mashbuh
37 Glycerol monostearate Moistness; emulsifier Mashbuh
38 Glycine Sweetener Halal
39 Guar gum Stabiliser; thickening agent Halal
40 Gum arabic Emulsifier; thickener; adhesive Halal
41 Gum tragacanth Thickener; binder; stabiliser Mashbuh
42 Hydroxylated lecithin Emulsifier Halal
43 Invertase Prevents crystallising Halal
44 Isopropyl citrate Improves & protects flavour Halal
45 Lactic acid Adjusts acidity; flavouring agent Halal (synthetic)
46 Lactostearin Emulsifier; inhibits spoilage Halal
47 Lactylate Inhibits spoilage; flavouring agent Halal
48 Lecithin Emulsifier Mashbuh
49 Malic acid Malt diastase Halal
50 Malt diastase Prevents crystallising Halal
51 Methyl cellulose Vegetable gum thickener; emulsifier; stabiliser
52 Methyl silicone Better frying; antifoam Halal
53 Mono- & di-glyceride Emulsifiers; extractants; improve texture Mashbuh (Halal if from plant)
54 MSG Flavour enhancer Halal
55 Oxysterin Inhibits crystallisation; release agent Mashbuh
56 Pectin Suspending agent; improves colour Halal
57 Phosphoric acid Acidulant Halal
58 Polysorbate 60 & Emulsifiers Mashbuh 59 Potassium citrate Sequestrant Halal
60 Potassium phosphate Sequestrant; production of caramel Halal
61 Potassium sorbate Preservative Halal
62 Propyl gallate Antioxidant Halal
63 Propylene glycol Emulsifying agent; solvent Halal
64 Propylene glycol alginate Emulsifier Mashbuh
65 Propylene glycol Emulsifier Mashbuh monostearate
66 Saccharine Sweetener Halal (discouraged for health reasons)
67 Silicon dioxide Prevents caking Halal
68 Sodium acid pyrophosphate Sequestrant Halal
69 Sodium alginate Stabiliser Halal
70 Sodium ascorbate Vitamin C; preservative; colour fixative Halal
71 Sodium benzoate Preservative; anti-microbial agent Halal
72 Sodium bicarbonate Chemical preservative Halal
73 Sodium bisulphite Chemical preservative Halal
74 CMC Stabiliser; prevents syneresis; retains moisture Halal
75 Sodium caseinate Binding agent; nutrient Halal
76 Sodium citrate Controls acid; improves & protects flavour Halal
77 Sodium erythorbate Colour fixing agent Halal
78 Sodium hexametaphosphate Sequestrant; water blending agent Halal
79 Sodium lauryl sulphate Whipping agent Mashbuh
80 Sodium nitrate Colour fixative; preservative Halal (watch for health reason)
81 Sodium nitrite Preservative; colour fixative Halal (discouraged for health reasons)
82 Sodium phosphate Sequestrant Halal
83 Sodium propionate Anti-microbial agent Halal
84 Sodium silicoaluminate Prevents lumping Halal
85 Sodium stearate Conditioning agent Mashbuh
86 Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate Suspending agent Mashbuh
87 Sodium sulphite Anti-microbial; preserves colour & flavour Halal
88 Sorbic acid Chemical preservatives Halal
89 Sorbitan monostearate Emulsifier; surfactant Mashbuh
90 Sorbitol Improves texture; nutrient Halal
91 Soybean lecithin Emulsifier Halal
92 Stannous Chloride Chemical preservative Halal
93 Preservative; anti-microbial Halal
94 Tartaric acid Flavour enhancer Halal
95 Titanium dioxide Colouring agent Halal
96 Vanilla Flavouring agent Mashbuh
97 Vanillin Flavouring agent Mashbuh
98 Vinegar Preservative Halal
99 Whey Nutrient Mashbuh (when enzymes are used, it should be investigated)
100 Yeast Fermenting agent Mashbuh (Haram when it produces ethyl alcohol during fermentation)
101 Zein Coating agent Halal  Words of Wisdom -
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Intention and naive doesn't mean HALALA must know for a excited and ambition Halalpreneur before emabarking to the trade of Halal. Remember : Exploring Halal, Understanding Halal, Knowing Halal, Perceiving Halal, Exercising it and lastly Practise Halal. Be HALALPRENEUR Eat HALALICIOUS 
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