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Is cup rice Halal?

HaramAI Analyzed
Japan
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AI Analysis Summary

After analyzing 37 ingredients in cup rice, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 37 ingredient raises concerns, while 31 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include rice (domestic), emulsified oil, salt, sugar. Allergen notice: contains Soy.

Why is cup rice Haram?

  • The inclusion of 'pork lard' in this product renders it Haram, regardless of other components. In-depth evaluation, aligned with international halal guidelines, supports this determination. For a full breakdown, consult the ingredient section.

Ingredient Analysis (37)

IngredientStatus
rice (domestic)
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
emulsified oil
*
Halal
salt
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
sugar
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
pork lard
Pork and pork derivatives are Haram in Islam
Haram
starch
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
flour
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
vegetable oil
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
beef
Check for Halal logo
Doubtful
soy sauce powder
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
spices
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
maltose
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
beef
Check for Halal logo
Doubtful
seasoning
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
white cabbage
Leafy vegetable; used raw or cooked.
Halal
beef
Check for Halal logo
Doubtful
chili pepper
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
yeast extract
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
powdered bean curd sauce
*
Halal
meat
Check for Halal logo
Doubtful
bok choy
Chinese cabbage; mild flavor.
Halal
kimchi
*
Halal
seasoning (amino acids, etc.)
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
trehalose
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
thickener (processed starch)
*
Halal
flavoring
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
caramel color
Halal
phosphate (na)
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
carotenoid pigment
*
Halal
cellulose
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
red koji color
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
spice extract
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
antioxidants vitamin e
Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents
E306
Doubtful
acidulant
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
calcium carbonate
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
sweetener (sucralose, acesulfame k)
Permissible in Islam.
Halal
silicone
*
Halal

Brand & Category Insights

Allergy Warning (1 allergens)

Soy

Found

Health Sense (21 conditions)

Diabetes

Risky

Reason: Contains maltose, sugar

Hypertension

Risky

Reason: Contains salt, soy sauce powder

Heart Disease

Risky

Reason: Contains lard, salt, vegetable oil

Gout

Risky

Reason: Contains beef extract, beef fat, beef meat

Smart Labels

Vegan

Not Vegan Friendly

Criteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients

Contains animal-derived ingredients

Vegetarian

Not Vegetarian Friendly

Criteria: Excludes meat and seafood only

Contains meat or seafood ingredients

Pescatarian

Not Pescatarian Friendly

Criteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood

Contains meat ingredients

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cup rice halal to eat?

Yes — cup rice has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 37 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.

Which ingredients in cup rice are concerning?

The following ingredient is flagged: pork lard. Pork and pork derivatives are Haram in Islam

Are other Nissin products halal?

Nissin produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Nissin brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.

How was this product analyzed?

Halal AI uses artificial intelligence to read and cross-reference every ingredient against halal databases and E-code references. You can also scan any product yourself using the free Halal AI app.

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