Is Gumballs Halal?
MUSHBOOH
This contains carmine (E120), an insect-derived red color, which is forbidden in Islam. Choose a version without carmine or look for an official halal certification mark on the package.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Gumballs for halal compliance:
❌Carmine (E120)HARAM
❌Shellac (E904)HARAM
32 community scans · Moderate confidence
Votes: ✅ 4 Halal · ⚠️ 16 Mushbooh · ❌ 12 Haram
First checked: January 02, 2026 · Last checked: October 08, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
(tem no: 0630 (CIIIS) MINI GUMBALL MACHINE ASSORTED ORANGE, LEMON. CHERRY. BLUEBERRY. APPLE FLAVOUR GUM BALLS. Ingredients: SUGAR, DEXTROSE. GUM BASE, GLUCOSE SYRUP, HUMECTANT: GLYCERIN: FLAVOURINGS, MODIFIED STARCH. COLOURS: EA ElGOa. E162: BLACK CARROT CONCENTRATE, SPIRULINA CONCENTRATED. GLAZING AGENTS. CARNAUBA WAX. SHELLAC: ANTIOXIDANT E321 Nuttion: Typical Values per 100g;: Energy 365kcal / 1550kJ; Fat 1.0g lof which Satiste 10g Carbohudate 89 1o whi Suer 65. Protein 0g: Sali: 0g. Net weight: 35g € •三二.
This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gumballs halal?
Gumballs is MUSHBOOH. This contains carmine (E120), an insect-derived red color, which is forbidden in Islam. Choose a version without carmine or look for an official halal certification mark on the package.
Can Muslims eat Gumballs?
Based on our ingredient analysis, 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 Gumballs?
Key ingredients analyzed: Carmine (E120) (HARAM), Shellac (E904) (HARAM), E422 (MUSHBOOH), E321 (MUSHBOOH), E1404 (HALAL).
How many times has Gumballs been checked?
Gumballs has been scanned 32 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 4, Mushbooh: 16, Haram: 12. Confidence level: Moderate confidence.
