AI Analysis Summary

After analyzing 5 ingredients in Brunswick Ham, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 5 ingredient raises concerns, while 4 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include pork, salt, potassium chloride, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate.

Why is Brunswick Ham Haram?

  • This product is considered Haram as it includes 'pork', which conflicts with halal principles. In-depth analysis guided by global halal organisations confirms this classification. For details on ingredient compliance, check the ingredient section.

Ingredient Analysis (5)

IngredientStatus
pork
Pork and pork derivatives are Haram in Islam
Haram
salt
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
potassium chloride
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
antioxidant: sodium ascorbate
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
preservative: sodium nitrite.
Permissible in Islam.
Halal

Brand & Category Insights

Health Sense (8 conditions)

Hypertension

Risky

Reason: Contains antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, preservative: sodium nitrite., salt

Heart Disease

Risky

Reason: Contains salt

Gout

Risky

Reason: Contains pork

Celiac Disease

Risky

Reason: Contains salt

Smart Labels

Vegan

Not Vegan Friendly

Criteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients

Contains animal-derived ingredients

Vegetarian

Not Vegetarian Friendly

Criteria: Excludes meat and seafood only

Contains meat or seafood ingredients

Pescatarian

Not Pescatarian Friendly

Criteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood

Contains meat ingredients

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brunswick Ham halal to eat?

Yes — Brunswick Ham has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 5 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.

Which ingredients in Brunswick Ham are concerning?

The following ingredient is flagged: pork. Pork and pork derivatives are Haram in Islam

Are other sainsbury-s products halal?

sainsbury-s produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our sainsbury-s brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.

How was this product analyzed?

Halal AI uses artificial intelligence to read and cross-reference every ingredient against halal databases and E-code references. You can also scan any product yourself using the free Halal AI app.

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