AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 23 ingredients in Arnott's Raspberry Shortcake 250G, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 22 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include wheat flour, raspberry flavored filling [sugar, apple juice, glucose syrup. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Wheat, Soy.
Why is Arnott's Raspberry Shortcake 250G Doubtful?
- Check Halal Mark: Due to the presence of pectin, this product is categorised as doubtful. In-depth analysis using global halal authorities confirms this outcome. For full ingredient-level insight, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (23)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raspberry flavored filling [sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
apple juice Fruits are Halal unless contaminated with alcohol or non-Halal processing. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
desiccated coconut All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
raspberry juice (1.8%) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pectin Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E440A | Doubtful |
food acid (citric acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
color (caramel I, red AC) | Halal |
flavor] Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
golden syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
baking powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural flavor This natural flavor does not contain any alcohol in the final product. It is derived from natural sources and considered Halal when alcohol is not present. | Halal |
emulsifier (soy lecithin) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
food colors (sm yellow FCF, allura red AC) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
antioxidant (E307b from soy). contains soy and gluten-containing cereals. may contain traces of egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
peanut Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sesame Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
and tree nut. to maintain freshness * | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (5 allergens)
Milk
FoundWheat
FoundSoy
FoundSesame
FoundHealth Sense (24 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, vegetable oil
Gout
RiskyReason: Contains peanut
Smart Labels
Vegan
Not Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
Contains animal-derived ingredients
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 Arnott's Raspberry Shortcake 250G halal to eat?
Yes — Arnott's Raspberry Shortcake 250G has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 23 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: pectin. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other arnott-s products halal?
arnott-s produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our arnott-s brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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