Is Chewing gum Halal?

MUSHBOOH

E904 (Shellac) - MUSHBOOH E127 (Erythrosine) - HALAL E129 (Allura Red) - HALAL E102 (Tartrazine) - HALAL E133 (Brilliant Blue FCF) - HALAL Contains shellac (an insect secretion used as glazing/E904). Scholars differ on eating insect-derived shellac, so the product is doubtful (MUSHBOOH) despite other ingredients being synthetic colors and stabilizers.

Ingredients Analysis

Our AI analyzed the following ingredients for halal compliance:

⚠️E904 (Shellac)MUSHBOOH

✅E127 (Erythrosine)HALAL

✅E129 (Allura Red)HALAL

✅E102 (Tartrazine)HALAL

✅E133 (Brilliant Blue FCF)HALAL

📋 Summary

This product contains doubtful ingredients. The source cannot be verified. When in doubt, avoid.

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Last checked: January 11, 2026