Is Extra Xylitol Gum Halal?
HALAL
A careful read of the label shows shellac (E904), the shiny coating from lac insects, so we mark this as doubtful. JAKIM and the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America accept it as insect secretion like honey, while stricter views do not. The soy lecithin is plant-based, but that does not remove the shellac concern. If you want to be cautious, look for a halal mark or choose a gum without E904.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Extra Xylitol Gum for halal compliance:
⚠️Shellac (E904)MUSHBOOH
✅Soybean lecithinHALAL
6 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 5 Halal · ⚠️ 1 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: April 21, 2026 · Last checked: June 03, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
"'LOCALABLE 密封壓條 可重覆開啟 MADE IN TAIWAN BY MARS TAIWAN LTD., NO. 5-1, HSIAO KENG TZU TOU, RAX SOO LI, TAMSUI DISTRICT, NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN. DISTRIBUTED BHMARS COMPANY HONG KONG LIMITED. SUITES 2603-08, 26/F, DORSET HOUSE, TAIKOO PLACE, 979 KING'S ROAD, QUARRY BAY, HONG KONG. EXTRA XYLITOL SWEETMINT FLAVOUR SUGARFREE GUM. INGREDIENTS: SWEETENER (SORBITOL, MALTITOL, XYLITOL (5%), MALTITOL SYRUP, MANNITOL, ASPARTAME, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM), GUM BASE, FLAVOUR, HUMECTANT E422, MALTODEXTRIN, EMULSIFER SOYBEAN LECITHIN, THICKENER (E414, E466), CORN STARCH, GLAZING AGENT E903, ANTIOXIDANT E321. 益達無糖香口珠-清甜薄荷口味 配料：甜味劑山梨醬 醇麥芽糖醇，木糖醇65%，麥芽糖醇糖漿 甘露牌醇天 冬解臉、醋硝內酯銅、膠基 鯛味料，水分保瓶副照 VLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALAMINE. EXCIOS CONSUMPTION MAY HAVE A LAXATIVE EFFECT. STRE INA COOL, DRY PLACE AND AVOND DIRECT…
This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Extra Xylitol Gum halal?
Extra Xylitol Gum is HALAL. A careful read of the label shows shellac (E904), the shiny coating from lac insects, so we mark this as doubtful. JAKIM and the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America accept it as insect secretion like honey, while stricter views do not. The soy lecithin is plant-based…
Can Muslims eat Extra Xylitol Gum?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Extra Xylitol 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 Extra Xylitol Gum?
Key ingredients analyzed: Shellac (E904) (MUSHBOOH), E903 (MUSHBOOH), Soybean lecithin (HALAL), E414 (HALAL), E466 (HALAL).
How many times has Extra Xylitol Gum been checked?
Extra Xylitol Gum has been scanned 6 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 5, Mushbooh: 1, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
