AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 72 ingredients in cake, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 71 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include flour mix, wheat flour, sugar, liquid egg white.
Why is cake Doubtful?
- Check Halal Certification: The ingredient sorbitan monostearate introduces uncertainty, classifying this product as doubtful under halal evaluation. In-depth analysis, aligned with global halal frameworks, confirms this status. For detailed review, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (72)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
flour mix Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
liquid egg white Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fat spread * | Halal |
emulsified vegetable oil * | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
hydrogenated canola oil * | Halal |
hydrogenated palm kernel oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
coconut oil All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
potato Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
sweet potato Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sweetened condensed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whole milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
bran Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk protein Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
buttermilk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifying agents * | Halal |
mono- and di-glycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
artificial flavour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
liquid egg white Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugars Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
granulated sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
potato Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
sweet potato Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
un-emulsified vegetable oil * | Halal |
sorbitol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E420 | Halal |
maltitol Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E965 | Halal |
hydrogenated starch hydrolysates * | Halal |
tapioca Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
canola oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono- and di-glycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carotene Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
shortening Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
canola oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifying agents * | Halal |
propylene glycol mono fatty acid esters Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono- and di-glycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbitan monostearate Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E491 | Doubtful |
soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbitol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E420 | Halal |
maltitol Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E965 | Halal |
hydrogenated starch hydrolysates * | Halal |
tapioca starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
baking powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium bicarbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
glucono-delta-lactone * | Halal |
potassium tartrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
monocalcium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
artificial flavour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
potato Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
sweet potato Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
mono- and di-glycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy lecithin 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 cake halal to eat?
Yes — cake has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 72 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: sorbitan monostearate. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Asian Foods, Inc. products halal?
Asian Foods, Inc. produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Asian Foods, Inc. brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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