5 Gum is not halal certified. The halal status depends on the ingredients, some of which may be derived from non-halal sources. Additionally, aspartame, an ingredient in 5 Gum, has been classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans by the World Health Organization.

Explanation:

Ingredients:

• Sorbitol
• Gum base
• Glycerol (questioned: can be animal or plant-based)
• Natural and artificial flavors (questioned: can contain non-halal derivatives)
• Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate
• Aspartame (questioned: classified as possibly carcinogenic)
• Mannitol
• Acesulfame K
• Soy lecithin
• Color (Blue 1 Lake)
• BHT (to maintain freshness)

Sources:

• 5 Gum Australia FAQ
• WHO Aspartame Hazard and Risk Assessment

Additional Note:

• Aspartame is classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans by the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which highlights the need for careful consideration of its intake.

And Allah knows best.