AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 69 ingredients in Buttercream Celebration Cake, our AI classified this product as Haram. 2 of 69 ingredients raise concerns, while 63 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include sugar, wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Wheat, Soy.
Why is Buttercream Celebration Cake Haram?
- Inclusion of 'carmine, ponceau 4r' classifies this product as Haram. The determination is based on in-depth analysis, aligned with internationally recognised halal standards. For a breakdown of all ingredients, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (69)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
iron Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
niacin (B3) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thiamine (B1) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable oils Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rapeseed Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
butter (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
apple pulp Fruits are Halal unless contaminated with alcohol or non-Halal processing. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn flour Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
glycerin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raspberries Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raising agents Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
diphosphates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium bicarbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey powder (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifiers Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyglycerol esters of fatty acids Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E475 | Doubtful |
polyoxyethylene * | Halal |
sorbitan monostearate Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E491 | Doubtful |
sodium stearoyl lactylate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg albumen * | Halal |
unhydrogenated vegetable fat * | Halal |
wheat gluten Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rice starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservatives Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbic acid Preservatives E200 | Halal |
dextrose monohydrate * | Halal |
wheat starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidity regulator Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
colors Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
annatto bixin Food Colors E160B | Halal |
curcumin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
azorubine Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
anthocyanins Food Colors E163 | Halal |
allura red Food Colors E129 | Halal |
tartrazine Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carmine | Haram |
sunset yellow Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ponceau 4r Ponceau 4R is a synthetic red azo dye, also known as Cochineal Red A or New Coccine, commonly used as a food coloring agent E124 | Haram |
brilliant black Food Colors E151 | Halal |
beetroot red Root vegetable; deep red color. | Halal |
radish Crunchy root; peppery flavor. | Halal |
flour treatment agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ascorbic acid Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavor (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickener Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carboxymethyl cellulose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
maltodextrin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glazing agents * | Halal |
gum arabic Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
shellac Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E904 | Doubtful |
gelling agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pectin Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E440A | Doubtful |
antioxidant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
alpha-tocopherol Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (4 allergens)
Milk
FoundWheat
FoundSoy
FoundGluten
FoundHealth Sense (32 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains dextrose monohydrate, glucose syrup, maltodextrin, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sodium bicarbonate, sodium stearoyl lactylate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains palm, salt, unhydrogenated vegetable fat, vegetable oils
Gout
RiskyReason: Contains beetroot red
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 Buttercream Celebration Cake halal to eat?
Yes — Buttercream Celebration Cake has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 69 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in Buttercream Celebration Cake are concerning?
The following ingredients are flagged: carmine, ponceau 4r. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other Staffords Bakeries products halal?
Staffords Bakeries produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Staffords Bakeries brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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