AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 21 ingredients in almond paste noel, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 21 ingredient raises concerns, while 19 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include sugar, almonds, glucose syrup, stabilizer.
Why is almond paste noel Haram?
- The inclusion of 'carmine' in this product renders it Haram, regardless of other components. In-depth evaluation, aligned with international halal guidelines, supports this determination. For a full breakdown, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (21)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
almonds Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
stabilizer Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbitols Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E420 | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
humectant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
invertase Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickener Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium alginate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
concentrates of * | Halal |
spirulina Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
apple Fruits are Halal unless contaminated with alcohol or non-Halal processing. | Halal |
glazing agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
shellac Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E904 | Doubtful |
coloring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
curcumin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carmine | Haram |
caramel | Halal |
ordinary Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
medicinal vegetable charcoal Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Health Sense (17 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose syrup, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains sodium alginate
Liver Disease
RiskyReason: Contains carmine
IBD/Crohn's
RiskyReason: Contains concentrates of
Smart Labels
Vegan
Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
No animal-derived ingredients found
Vegetarian
Vegetarian FriendlyCriteria: Excludes meat and seafood only
No restricted ingredients found
Pescatarian
Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
No restricted ingredients found
Frequently Asked Questions
Is almond paste noel halal to eat?
Yes — almond paste noel has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 21 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in almond paste noel are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: carmine. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other Maître Prunille products halal?
Maître Prunille produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Maître Prunille brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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