Is Crescents Halal?
AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 16 ingredients in Crescents, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 15 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Water, Vegetable Shortening (soybean oil, hydrogenated palm oil, traditional palm oil, mono and diglycerides, TBHQ [preservatives], citric acid [preservatives], beta carotene [for color]), Sugar. Allergen notice: contains Wheat, Soy, Gluten.
Why is Crescents Doubtful?
- Look for Halal Logo: This product is marked doubtful because lcysteine hydrochloride may not consistently comply with halal requirements. In-depth review referencing international halal authorities ensures accurate assessment. See the ingredient section for full detail.
Ingredient Analysis (16)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Vegetable Shortening (soybean oil, hydrogenated palm oil, traditional palm oil, mono and diglycerides, TBHQ [preservatives], citric acid [preservatives], beta carotene [for color]) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Baking Powder (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
2% Vital Wheat Gluten Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Palm Oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Soybean Oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Monoglycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Potassium Chloride Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Natural and Artificial Flavor This natural flavor does not contain any alcohol in the final product. It is derived from natural sources and considered Halal when alcohol is not present. | Halal |
Calcium Potassium Sorbate (preservative) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lcysteine hydrochloride Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E920 | Doubtful |
Annatto Extract (for color). Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (3 allergens)
Wheat
FoundSoy
FoundGluten
FoundHealth Sense (15 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains dextrose, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains palm oil, salt, vegetable shortening
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains 2% vital wheat gluten, salt
Smart Labels
Vegan
Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
No animal-derived ingredients found
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 Crescents halal to eat?
Yes — Crescents has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 16 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: lcysteine hydrochloride. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other pillsbury products halal?
pillsbury produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our pillsbury brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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