AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 23 ingredients in Cheese slices, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 21 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 2 require further verification. Key ingredients include Modified milk ingredients, water, cheese (milk, modified milk ingredients, salt, bacterial culture, microbial enzyme, calcium chloride, lipase, annatto*), canola oil. Allergen notice: contains Milk.
Why is Cheese slices Doubtful?
- Look for Halal Mark: The presence of lactic acid, carrageenan makes this product doubtful. In-depth review using internationally recognised halal frameworks validates this assessment. For ingredient-level insight, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (23)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Modified milk ingredients * | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cheese (milk, modified milk ingredients, salt, bacterial culture, microbial enzyme, calcium chloride, lipase, annatto*) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
canola oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn maltodextrin Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
sodium citrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lactic acid Preservatives E270 | Doubtful |
cellulose gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbic acid Preservatives E200 | Halal |
carrageenan Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E407 | Doubtful |
bacterial culture Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
annatto Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
paprika oleoresin * | Halal |
calcium Salts and related compounds E552 | Halal |
citric kraft cheese slices * | Halal |
processed cheese product * | Halal |
sodium chloride Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
microbial enzyme Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium alginate* Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium phosphate* Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acid*. *May be omitted. Contains: milk. Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (1 allergens)
Milk
FoundHealth Sense (20 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains corn maltodextrin
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sodium alginate*, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium phosphate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains corn maltodextrin, salt
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 Cheese slices halal to eat?
Yes — Cheese slices 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?
2 ingredients require further verification: lactic acid, carrageenan. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other kraft products halal?
kraft produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our kraft brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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