Are Tootsie Rolls Halal? Plus Tootsie Fruit Chews And Pops

Are tootsie rolls halal? Tootsie Rolls are a beloved classic candy that have been enjoyed by people all over the world for over a century. However, for those following a halal diet, it’s important to know what goes into the food we consume.

In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the ingredients in Tootsie Rolls and whether they meet the criteria for a halal-compliant product.

Are Tootsie Rolls Halal?

Yes, tootsie rolls is considered halal if all the ingredients used are halal. The only reasons tootsie might not be halal, would be if it contained whey. According to Islamweb, not all whey proteins are halal. Whey protein is can be unlawful if prepared with non microbial enzyme. 

Whey is actually a by-product of cheese which may or may not be halal because of the use of rennet in cheese making.

In order to determine whether a certain product is halal or not, you must research its ingredients and compare them against a list of commonly known non-halal products.

With just a few clicks you can identify each ingredient and be sure your food choices are in line with your beliefs and ethics.

Below we will take a closer look at the list of ingredients behind Tootsie Rolls. So you can make an informed decision when shopping for chocolate treats!

Here’s the full list of Tootsie Roll ingredients:

• Sugar
• Corn Syrup
• Palm Oil
• Condensed Skimmed Milk
• Cocoa
• Whey
• Soy Lecithin
• Artificial and Natural Flavors

It’s the whey that might make Tootsie Rolls an unsuitable choice of candy for halal consumers.

Are Tootsie Fruit Chews Halal?

Tootsie Fruit Chews also contain ingredient that might not be suitable for halal people.  Let’s take a look at everything that goes into making Tootsie Fruit Chews below:

• Sugar
• Corn Syrup
• Palm Oil
• Condensed Skimmed Milk
• Whey
• Malic Acid
• Artificial and Natural Flavors
• Soy Lecithin
• Artificial Colors

Again, it’s the whey used to make Tootsie Fruit Chews that takes away their halal credentials.

Are Tootsie Pops Halal?

Unfortunately, due to the inclusion of whey, Tootsie Pops are might also not a suitable choice for anybody looking for a sweet halal treat. 

Below, you’ll find all of the ingredients used for making Tootsie Pops:

• Sugar
• Corn Syrup
• Palm Oil
• Citric Acid
• Condensed Skimmed Milk
• Cocoa
• Whey
• Artificial and Natural Flavors
• Soy Lecithin
• Artificial Colors

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Controversial Ingredient In Tootsie Rolls

Here’s a quick breakdown of the most common questionable ingredients used in tootsie rolls, so you know what to look out for the next time you’re shopping.

Whey

The ruling on whey and whey powder is the same as the ruling on the origin of the milk from which they were taken. Whey powder carries the same ruling as animal rennet.

The ruling on rennet varies according to where it is taken from. If it is taken from an animal that has been slaughtered in accordance with sharee’ah, then it is pure and may be eaten.

If it is taken from an animal that died of natural causes or an animal that was not slaughtered in accordance with sharee’ah, then there is a difference of opinion among the fuqaha’ concerning it.

The majority of Maalikis, Shaafa’is and Hanbalis are of the view that it is najis (impure) and not lawful.

Abu Haneefah and Ahmad, according to the other report narrated from him, were of the view that it is taahir (pure) and lawful. Read more about the topic.

This issue is subject to ijtihaad and one may follow the view of the Shaykh he asks.