Ever wondered if the chewing gum you are munching on is halal or haram? Things that seem harmless and fun, which makes it a little difficult to find out if they are right or not. But don't worry! Come Sanxi and teach you all the wisdom you need to know about gum and the ingredients.
First, we need to start from some simple definitions. What do the words halal and haram mean? Halal is an Arabic term that means "okay" or "permitted" while haram means "not allowed" or "forbidden. "As a Muslim, it must be purely halal for us to eat and also use all halal products. This rule of thumb keeps us honest to our faith. Gum base is an important part of chewing gum. So the gum base is halal or haram based on its source and production process.
Gum base is a compound of various compounds. These comprise rubber, resins, dried fats and oils that help to make the gum chewy and stretchy. It’s important to note that gum base can be derived from animals or plants. And when the gum base is derived from animals and contains non-halaal ingredients or alcohol, then it is haram. Though if the gum base is plant-based, then it tends to be halal, provided there are no haram substances mixed in.
It is not easy to make gum base. There are a number of different chemical processes and reactions involved. This means that the source of the gum base ingredients must be verified, as it can impact whether it is halal or haram. Some manufacturers would use this product, stearic acid, to make their gum base, and it comes from a non-halal source. In that case, the gum based on this would be classified as haram. However, Sanxi is different! Our stearic acid supplier only uses palm oil as a halal source. This ensures that our gum bases are halal and fit for you to eat.
One more ingredient that you may come across in gum base is glycerol. Another this ingredient can be from plant or animal. If it is implimented from plants it is halal. But if it originates from animals, then it is haram. So when you pick gum, it’s essential to be aware of the sources of these ingredients.
Chewing gum is a fun habit and many people do that. But as Muslims, we must be vigilant and confirm that the products we consume are halal. Not all manufacturers provide clear information, which can make it tricky to know where gum base is sourced from and how it is made. This is the reason why we at Sanxi always ensure that the gum base used is only from halal sources. We also make an extra effort to avoid using any imported gum base containing alcohol or non-halal ingredients.
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