Is Laffy Taffy Halal? All Flavors Explained

Laffy Taffy is a popular chewy candy that has been around for decades. Its unique texture and fruity flavors have made it a favorite among kids and adults alike.

But for those who follow a halal diet, the question arises: is Laffy Taffy halal? In this blog, we will explore the ingredients of Laffy Taffy to determine whether it is suitable for those who follow a halal diet.

By the end of this article, you will have a clear understanding of the halal status of Laffy Taffy and be able to make an informed decision about whether to include it in your diet.

Is Laffy Taffy Halal?

Yes, Laffy Taffy is halal-friendly. Laffy Taffy is made with a combination Corn syrup, sugar, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, malic acid, soy lecithin, palm oil, and artificial colorants are the main ingredients in this candy. The good news is that none of these ingredients are considered haram (forbidden) in a halal diet.

Laffy Taffy Ingredients

Let’s look at each of the Laffy Taffy varieties.

Laffy Taffy Minis Candy

Laffy Taffy Minis are small pieces of fruit-flavored taffy sold in packets. The smaller Laffy Taffy candies contain no direct animal-based ingredients, according to the ingredients listed on the packaging.

Strawberries, bananas, green apples, blueberries, and grapes are just a few of the Laffy Taffy candy flavors available.

Mini Laffy Taffy Ingredients

• Corn Syrup
• Sugar
• Palm Oil And
• Less Than 2% of Mono- And Diglycerides
• Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
• Malic Acid
• Salt
• Soy Lecithin
• Artificial Flavors
• Blue 1
• Red 40
• Yellow 5 and
• Yellow 6

Laffy Taffy Ropes

Laffy Taffy ropes are long taffy pieces sold in most candy stores. Banana, Cherry, Grape, Sour Apple, Blue Raspberry, and Strawberry are among the other Laffy Taffy candy flavors available.

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Ingredients

• Corn Syrup
• Sugar
• Palm Oil
• And Less Than 2% of Mono- And Diglycerides
• Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
• Malic Acid
• Salt
• Soy Lecithin
• Artificial Flavors
• Blue 1
• Red 40
• Yellow 5, and
• Yellow 6

Laffy Taffy Stretchy and Tangy Candy

Laffy Taffy Stretchy and Tangy is a candy created by a collaboration between Laffy Taffy and Wonka. The candy is exactly as described on the package: stretchable taffy with a tart flavor.

Unexpectedly, the “Stretchy and Tangy” Laffy Taffy contains different ingredients than the mini and rope variants.

Ingredients

• Corn syrup
• Hydrogenated Coconut Oil and 
• Less than 2% of Malic Acid
• Egg Albumen
• Sodium Alginate
• Calcium Acetate
• Monoglycerides
• Natural Flavor
• Color Added
• Red 40

Laffy Taffy Laff Bites

The ingredients in Laffy Taffy Stretchy and Tangy differ from those in Laffy Taffy Minis.

There is also egg albumen, sodium alginate, natural flavors, and artificial coloring agents, in addition to corn syrup, malic acid, and hydrogenated coconut oil.

Why Are Laffy Taffy Halal?

When looking at the full list of Laffy Taffy ingredients, there is nothing that raises concerns. In fact, it proves that Laffy Taffy are halal-friendly.

Shaykh Muhammad al-‘Uthaymeen said: the basic principle concerning all foods and drinks is that they are permissible unless there is evidence to show that they are forbidden, because Allah 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 29

And because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “What I keep quiet about is permissible”.

If we do not know that this thing is haram, either from a clear statement [in the Qur’aan or Sunnah] to that effect or because it comes under a general shar’i prohibition, or by proper analogy that dictates that it is haram, then it is halal.

This is the basic principle concerning food, drink, clothing and customs. Based on the information available about Laffy Taffy around the world, it is safe to say that they are Halal and that you can use them without concern.

Laffy Taffy are halal as they do not contain any ingredients that are considered haram according to Islamic law.

In conclusion, based on the ingredients and production process, Laffy Taffy can be considered halal. However, it is always important to check the labels and confirm with the manufacturer if you have any concerns.