AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 15 ingredients in bubble gum, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 15 ingredient raises concerns, while 12 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include sugar, glucose syrup, gum base, acidifiers (e330, e296).
Why is bubble gum Haram?
- This product's ingredient 'e120' is strictly prohibited in Islamic law, rendering the entire product Haram regardless of its other ingredients. In-depth analysis confirms this result, benchmarked against international halal certification standards. For further clarity, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (15)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gum base Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidifiers (e330, e296) Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
flavor Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifier (sunflower lecithins) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
humectant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e120 | Haram |
e321 Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E321 | Doubtful |
gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acids Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e422 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E422 | Doubtful |
palm kernel oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
coloring agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Smart Labels
Vegan
Not Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
Contains animal-derived ingredients
Vegetarian
Not Vegetarian FriendlyCriteria: Excludes meat and seafood only
Contains meat or seafood ingredients
Pescatarian
Not Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
Contains meat ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bubble gum halal to eat?
Yes — bubble gum has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 15 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in bubble gum are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: e120. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other Perfetti Van Melle products halal?
Perfetti Van Melle produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Perfetti Van Melle brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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