Is Blackcurrant Gum Halal?
HALAL
The label lists glycerol, whose source can be plant or animal, but does not identify it. Contact the manufacturer and ask whether the glycerol is plant-derived.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Blackcurrant Gum for halal compliance:
✅AgarHALAL
✅Sunflower lecithinHALAL
✅Carnauba waxHALAL
3 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 2 Halal · ⚠️ 1 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: March 15, 2026 · Last checked: August 18, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
(Gum Acacia), Sorbitol (E420), Maltitol (E965). Natural Flavour (Blackcurrant, Menthol) 18%), Humectant (E422), Antionidart ural Colour (E153), Glazing Agent (E901) CONTAINS A SOURCE OF PHENYLALANINE.
This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackcurrant Gum halal?
Blackcurrant Gum is HALAL. The label lists glycerol, whose source can be plant or animal, but does not identify it. Contact the manufacturer and ask whether the glycerol is plant-derived.
Can Muslims eat Blackcurrant Gum?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Blackcurrant Gum is classified as HALAL. Yes, it appears permissible for Muslims. All identified ingredients come from halal-compliant sources. However, formulations can change, so always verify the packaging.
What ingredients are in Blackcurrant Gum?
Key ingredients analyzed: E422 (MUSHBOOH), Agar (HALAL), Sunflower lecithin (HALAL), Carnauba wax (HALAL).
How many times has Blackcurrant Gum been checked?
Blackcurrant Gum has been scanned 3 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 2, Mushbooh: 1, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
