Are Mentos Halal? (Mentos Fruit, Mint, And Gum)

Are Mentos halal? Mentos, the popular and loved candy brand, has been a household name for decades. People of all ages love its fresh and fruity flavors, but for those following a halal diet, it can be difficult to determine if Mentos are suitable for consumption.

In this blog, we’ll dive into the topic of Mentos and their halal status by exploring the ingredients and the factors involved.

Whether you’re a devout follower of the halal diet or simply curious about the subject, this blog will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision about whether Mentos are right for you.

Are Mentos Halal?

Yes, Most Mentos are halal friendly because they contain ingredients sourced from potentially non-haram origins. However, there are a few Mentos varieties that contain gray-area ingredients. In these products, the most common animal-derived ingredients are Carmine, Beeswax, and Gelatin.

In order to be considered halal, food must meet specific criteria, such as being free of pork products and alcohol.

Ingredients:

One of the main factors in determining the halal status of food is the ingredients used. Mentos contain a variety of ingredients, including sugar, corn syrup, and various fruit flavors.

While these ingredients are generally considered halal, it’s important to check the ingredients of different flavors to ensure that it meets halal standards.

It’s important to check the ingredient list for each flavor to ensure that it does not contain pork products or Haram sources.

Are Mentos Fruit Halal?

Yes, Mentos Fruit are generally considered halal since they are made without using ingredients that are considered haram (forbidden) in Islam, such as gelatin made from pork. They do not contain any haram ingredients and are suitable for consumption by Muslims following a halal diet.

US Mentos Fruit Ingredients

Sugar, Wheat Glucose Syrup, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Citric Acid, Fruit Juices from Concentrate (Strawberry, Orange, Lemon) (1%), Rice Starch, Gum Arabic, Natural Flavors, Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids, Gellan Gum, Carnauba Wax, Colors (Beta-Carotene, Beetroot Red), Beeswax.

UK Mentos Fruit Ingredients

Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Fruit Juices From Concentrate (Strawberry, Orange, Lemon) (2%), Coconut Oil, Acid (Citric Acid), Starch, Cocoa Butter, Flavourings, Maltodextrin, Thickeners (Gellan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Gum Arabic), Emulsifier (Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids), Glazing Agent (Carnauba Wax), Colours (Beta-Carotene, Carmines, Beetroot Red).

There is one main ingredient of concern from the UK Mentos Fruit ingredient list. Carmines is actually a red food coloring extracted from a special insect species.

If we assume that it is indeed extracted from insect species and we know that most insects are haram to consume, if the sweet is not harmful then according to IslamQA, there is nothing wrong with eating it, because haraam substance being transformed into a different substance is halal.

Are Mentos Mint Halal?

Yes, Mentos mint are generally considered halal since they are made without using ingredients that are considered haram (forbidden) in Islam, such as gelatin made from pork.

They do not contain any haram ingredients and are suitable for consumption by Muslims following a halal diet.

US Mentos Mint Ingredients

Sugar, Wheat Glucose Syrup, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Rice Starch, Natural Flavors, Gum Arabic, Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids, Gellan Gum, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax.

UK Mentos Mint Ingredients

Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Coconut Oil, Starch, Cocoa Butter, Flavourings, Maltodextrin, Thickeners (Gellan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Gum Arabic), Emulsifier (Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids), Glazing Agent (Carnauba Wax), Colour (Brilliant Blue FCF).

Are Mentos Gum Halal?

Yes, Most of the Mentos Gum flavors are halal! However, some of the flavors include Gelatin so check the ingredients before purchasing if the gelatin is from pork.

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One way to determine the halal status of a product is to look for halal certifications. Halal certifications are issued by organizations that specialize in ensuring that food products meet halal standards.

These certifications can provide peace of mind for those following a halal diet and can help to ensure that the product is safe for consumption.

Mentos are available in many countries, and the availability of halal certifications may vary depending on the location.

The general principle with regard to foods is that they are permissible, and nothing is haram except that for which there is evidence that it is haram and should not be eaten.

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 6 Surah Anaam verse 145:

Say, “I do not find within that which was revealed to me [anything] forbidden to one who would eat it unless it be a dead animal or blood spilled out or the flesh of swine – for indeed, it is impure – or it be [that slaughtered in] disobedience, dedicated to other than Allah.

Quran chapter 6 verse 145

Provided the ingredients used to make the Mentos are not specifically declared haraam by Allah and His Messenger (SAW), the whipped topping would be absolutely halal for the believers to consume as food.

Sheikh Uthaimeen said that the basic principle concerning all foods and drinks and clothing is that they are permissible, unless it is proven that they are haraam, because Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning):

“He it is Who created for you all that is on earth. Then He rose over (Istawa) towards the heaven and made them seven heavens and He is the All-Knower of everything”

Surah al-Baqarah 2:29

In conclusion, while Mentos do contain ingredients that are generally considered halal, it’s important to consider the source of each ingredient and the production process used.

Additionally, halal certifications can provide peace of mind for those following a halal diet.