Is Sour Melon Gum Halal?
MUSHBOOH
E904 - MUSHBOOH E901 - MUSHBOOH E422 - MUSHBOOH E553b - HALAL E903 - HALAL E100 - HALAL E133 - HALAL E296 - HALAL E420 - HALAL Product contains shellac (E904), an insect secretion used as glazing; scholars differ on its permissibility. Glycerol (E422) may be animal-derived. Due to these doubtful ingredients the product is MUSHBOOH (avoid if you require certainty).
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients for halal compliance:
⚠️E904MUSHBOOH
⚠️E901MUSHBOOH
⚠️E422MUSHBOOH
✅E553bHALAL
✅E903HALAL
✅E100HALAL
✅E133HALAL
✅E296HALAL
✅E420HALAL
📋 Summary
This product contains doubtful ingredients. The source cannot be verified. When in doubt, avoid.
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Last checked: January 12, 2026