Is Bacon Flavouring Haram?

Chef's answer
Although trying to promote pork-flavoured food to Muslims is generally a bad idea, the product in question doesn't actually contain any meat. ... However, they're not halal certified, so some Muslims prefer to avoid them.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
So what exactly gives meat its flavor and makes us beg for more? ... The answer, according to scientists, lies in meat's unique mixture of fat and umami (more about this taste later), spiced up in a process called the Maillard reaction - the browning that happens when we cook a piece of meat.
Generally the color of the pasta is a result from the flavoring agent used in the pasta. The taste from the flavoring agents is most often fairly mild..
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