Are Jolly Ranchers Halal?

The original Jolly Rancher Hard Candies are Halal according to the ingredients but Hershey has stated they are not Halal certified. Also, many of their other products are not Halal even looking at their ingredients. I would be cautious venturing into other candies from the company as they vary in their production.

There may be numerous reasons Jolly Ranchers are not Halal as there are unknowns regarding their production. They may be made in ways that do not conform to Islamic law, making them questionable to consume.

As Hershey has directly stated that they are not Halal certified, it’s probably best to avoid them even if they may turn out to be Halal later.

What Are Jolly Ranchers Made of?

Jolly Rancher candies are made by mixing a solution of corn syrup, sucrose, glucose, and fructose syrup that is boiled to a temp of 320F. So if you were ever wondering why they’re so sweet, it’s because they’re basically just sugar.

While raw sugar that hasn’t undergone any whitening will most likely be Halal, some sugar is Haram because of how it’s made. For example, animal bone is sometimes used in producing sugar and if the animal wasn’t slaughtered in a way that makes it Halal, then it will be Haram. This may be another reason Jolly Ranchers aren’t Halal certified because we don’t know about the production of sugar they use.

Are Jolly Ranchers Gluten Free?

Jolly Ranchers have not been fully evaluated to be officially classified as gluten-free. However, the company claims that the candies are not made using any gluten-containing ingredients.

So, if you want to trust the company producing Jolly Ranchers then according to them they are safe to eat!