AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 61 ingredients in Chocolate Co, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 55 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 6 require further verification. Key ingredients include fortified wheat flour, wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron.
Why is Chocolate Co Doubtful?
- Check Halal Certification: This product contains e471, lutein, e476, e471, e477, which may not fully comply with halal standards. In-depth analysis referencing international halal organisations ensures accuracy. For ingredient-level clarity, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (61)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
fortified wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
iron Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
niacin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thiamin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lemon Permissible unless contaminated. | Halal |
flavored cream filling * | Halal |
icing sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rapeseed Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e471 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E471 | Doubtful |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
humectant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glycerine * | Halal |
modified maize starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavoring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
color Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lutein Food Colors E161B | Doubtful |
preservative Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidity regulator Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
14% chocolate flavor coating Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable oils Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
shea Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whole milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e476 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E476 | Doubtful |
soya lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavoring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
invert sugar syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rice flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raising agents Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
disodium diphosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium bicarbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
humectant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glycerine * | Halal |
modified maize starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk proteins Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifiers Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e471 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E471 | Doubtful |
e472b * | Doubtful |
e477 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E477 | Doubtful |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavoring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservatives Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbic acid Preservatives E200 | Halal |
calcium propionate Preservatives E282 | Halal |
acidity regulator Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
thickener Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
xanthan gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soya flour 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 Chocolate Co halal to eat?
Yes — Chocolate Co has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 61 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
6 ingredients require further verification: e471, lutein, e476, e471, e472b, e477. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Cottage Bakery products halal?
Cottage Bakery produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Cottage Bakery brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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