Is Dubble Bubble Gumballs Halal?
MUSHBOOH
This contains shellac, a lac-beetle secretion used to give the gumballs their shine; a plant coating such as carnauba wax would avoid the concern.
Hanafi, Maliki — their opinion: shellac is a clean natural secretion, so it is allowed; Shafi finds it disliked and better avoided.
Jafari, Hanbali, Ibadi — their opinion: shellac comes from insects, so it should be avoided.
Follow your own scholar.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Dubble Bubble Gumballs for halal compliance:
❌Shellac (E904)HARAM
✅Gum ArabicHALAL
5 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 1 Halal · ⚠️ 3 Mushbooh · ❌ 1 Haram
First checked: January 23, 2026 · Last checked: October 02, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
ITEM NO.: 311603 (C111S(C)) DUBBLE BUBBLE MINI GUMBALL MACHINE ASSORTED FLAVOUR GUMBALLS INGREDIENTS: SU UGAR, DEXTROSE, GLUCOSE SYRUP, GUM BASE CONTAINS ANTIOXIDANT: E321), THICKENER: GUM ARABIC TAPIOCA STARCH, GLAZING AGENTS: SHELLAC, CARNAUBA WAX; COLOURS: E100, E133, E160a, E162, E163; FLAVOURINGS, MAIZE STARCH. ALLERGY ADVICE: MAY CONTAIN NUTS, PEANUTS, 40g MILK, SOYA, EGG AND SESAME. CONTAINS GENETICALLY MOOFED MAIZE STARCH AND SUGAR. BEST BEFORE END: MAR 2028, LOT: 26( STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FRO UNLIGHT. CY £1.65
This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dubble Bubble Gumballs halal?
Dubble Bubble Gumballs is MUSHBOOH. This contains shellac, a lac-beetle secretion used to give the gumballs their shine; a plant coating such as carnauba wax would avoid the concern. Hanafi, Maliki — their opinion: shellac is a clean natural secretion, so it is allowed; Shafi finds it disliked and better avoided…
Can Muslims eat Dubble Bubble Gumballs?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Dubble Bubble Gumballs is classified as MUSHBOOH. It is doubtful — some ingredients may come from either halal or non-halal sources. Islamic scholars generally advise caution. Consult a halal authority or contact the manufacturer for clarification.
What ingredients are in Dubble Bubble Gumballs?
Key ingredients analyzed: Shellac (E904) (HARAM), E321 (HALAL), Gum Arabic (HALAL), E100 (HALAL), E133 (HALAL).
How many times has Dubble Bubble Gumballs been checked?
Dubble Bubble Gumballs has been scanned 5 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 1, Mushbooh: 3, Haram: 1. Confidence level: Low confidence.
