The presence or absence of pork in Funyuns depends mainly on the sources of MSG and natural flavors. Implications on Halal Status Now don’t get me wrong, spicy food is great. I put hot sauce on my eggs, extra cayenne and jalapeño brine in my chili, I put jalapeños in pretty much any dish they’re appropriate, get the spicy wings and and red pepper flakes at pizza places, and consume probably an inordinate amount of spicy ramen. I’m no wuss. I even admittedly like the Flaming Hot Lay’s potato chips, but that’s cause they still have to potato chip flavor to them. Maybe. They deliver on the spice, and while I don’t like its potato chip meets corn puff mouthfeel, you just might! 8. Doritos Flamin’ Hot Nacho Limon Dane Rivera

I was always wondering if the Funyuns are halal and now I know that they’re halal because they don’t contain pork. I’m glad my concerns were answered. – EbrahimThe share of this question by Muslims is not big as numbers of people eating Funyuns; however, it shows that they are an important part of our daily lives. Why are Funyuns halal? I was wondering for a long time if the Funyuns are halal or haram. Now I know they are halal and it’s good news because everyone knows how good they taste, like my wife and son who don’t eat pork. – Idris FAQs Are there any animal-based ingredients in Funyuns?

They’re also incredibly satisfying — you can have six or seven puffs and satiate your Flamin’ Hot cravings easily. No, based on our research and ingredient analysis, there are no obvious animal-based ingredients in Funyuns. Is there any official certification that states Funyuns are halal? You would think that something with the word 'cool' in its name would imply that this chip actually has a cooling effect, but you'd be wrong. The Flamin' Hot Cool Ranch is one of the newest, spiciest iterations in the Flamin' Hot canon. These dusted tortilla triangles actually gave me a chili-induced coughing fit, and yet I couldn't stop reaching for more. They are genuinely spicy, but the Cool Ranch dust provides a delightful tang that works well with the heat. It's wonderful not having to decide between two flavors of chips I adore now—I can have it all in a single bag.I do not like Trader Joe’s. Despite widespread adoration and support for the German-owned chain, I am not charmed. Nor am I charmed by these chips. They are weak. These are made from ghost peppers? More like Casper the Friendly Ghost peppers, because these are some of the mildest chips I’ve ever eaten! (*extends hand for high five*) These are oddly sweet and possess virtually no heat whatsoever. Thumbs down. 29) Baked Flamin’ Hot Cheetos I thought Funyuns were haraam. They are so addictive and they taste delicious. Amazingly, a potato chip can be compared to the Egyptian Funyun. – Samih As all of these ingredients come from plant-based origins, Munchos Flamin’ Hot Potato Crisps are vegan friendly. The Turbos Flamas are like spiral-shaped Takis, with more of a corn flavor and slightly less of the spice-lime coating. The spiral is a more pleasurable munching experience texturally, and the flavor of corn in these is more prominent. There’s a pretty substantial heat in these that sneaks up behind you, like your jury service date or Tax Day. Once it arrives, your complacency melts away and you’re left dealing with the consequences. 8) Chester’s Flamin’ Hot Puffcorn If you like Funyuns, these won’t deliver what you’re after. If you like spicy chips, Flamin Hot Funyuns aren’t that either. 10. Ruffles Flamin’ Hot Cheddar Dane Rivera

As a Muslim who loves eating Funyuns, I find the information about them to be very useful. Thank you for providing this valuable information to fellow Muslim readers. – Shereem Siddiquee So, if you want to lose weight then you should stay away from such foods. The ingredients used in the Funyuns are not good for your health. Is it halal to eat Funyuns on Safar? If you love Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, give the Puffs a try. They’re better! 4. Munchies Flamin’ Hot Dane Rivera With the Flamin’ Hot Puffcorn, it’s easy to see where the obsession comes from. Puffcorn, which, save for its uneven, round-ish shape, is not at all like popcorn, texturewise falls somewhere between a Cheeto puff and a marshmallow. It’s oddly addicting. The corn puffs melt in your mouth practically without chewing. They’re not very fiery, but the eating experience is akin to something like eating spicy cereal. The dark horse of the Flamin’ Hot world. 9) Xxtra Flamin’ Hot Cheetos As for the chips — they taste, expectedly and pleasingly, like Tapatío. Not too much, not too little, and they’re not particularly spicy. They’re good eating, but if you’re looking for a bag full of pain, these don’t deliver. 12) Flamin’ Hot Cheetos LimónThese might as well have been regular Lay’s that were sneakily sprinkled with red dye or paprika. The heat level is so low that one taster said, “they just taste like normal Lay’s with a tiny bit of spice.” The key word here is tiny; if you’re obsessed with that oily, potato-flavor that original Lay’s has and want the most miniscule amount of heat, these are for you. One of these is monosodium glutamate (MSG), which can sometimes be sourced from pork. Another is natural flavors; the term is vague and could potentially include meat derivatives. Still, it’s a shame to have your face on what is easily the worst Flamin’ Hot product currently on the market. Which is sad, especially when Ruffles Baked Flamin’ Hot exists. The lime flavor keeps the Flamin’ Hot from being too dry, meaning you won’t need something to wash these down.

As of now, there is no official halal certification for Funyuns. What are the main ingredients used in making Funyuns?But he does. And they aren’t very good. There’s a mild heat to these, and a spice mixture that tastes unpleasantly of powdered tomatoes. Maybe they like these in northeast England? But we’ve got better options stateside. 28) Trader Joe’s Ghost Pepper Potato Chips To evaluate if Funyuns contain pork, we need to scrutinize every ingredient. Based on current knowledge: Wheat – Funyuns also contain wheat. This is because wheat is sifted to remove all types of grains and harvested according to Islamic halal standards. Modified Corn Starch, Tapioca Starch, Vegetable Oil (Contains one or more of the Following: Corn, Cottonseed, Soybean, or Sunflower Oil), Onion Powder, Potato Flour, Salt, Sugar, Torula Yeast, Hydrolyzed Torula Yeast Proteins, Hydrolyzed Brewers Yeast Proteins, Monosodium Glutamate (Flavor Enhancer), Garlic Powder, Paprika, Spice Extractive Flavorings, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Red No. 3, Blue Number 1. Whoa. These supposedly taste like habanero and lime but — SURPRISE — they’re sweet, approaching something like a lime Jolly Rancher in flavor. The aftertaste includes a slight medicinal pungency, like a freshly scoured hospital room. They definitely grab your attention, but I’m not sure I could eat more than a handful. 17) Chester’s Flamin’ Hot Fries