AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 8 ingredients in Flan, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 7 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include Semi-skimmed milk, shortcrust pastry (wheat flour (gluten, malted wheat flour), butter 25%, water, eggs, sugar, salt), sugar, egg yolks. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Eggs.
Why is Flan Doubtful?
- Verify Halal Logo: This product is labelled doubtful because pectin may not fully comply with halal requirements. In-depth analysis aligned with international halal authorities confirms this outcome. For further details, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (8)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Semi-skimmed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
shortcrust pastry (wheat flour (gluten, malted wheat flour), butter 25%, water, eggs, sugar, salt) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg yolks Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
pectin Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E440A | Doubtful |
coloring: beta-carotene Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavor: ethyl vanillin. * | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (2 allergens)
Milk
FoundEggs
FoundHealth Sense (17 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt)
Lactose Intolerance
RiskyReason: Contains butter 25%, semi-skimmed milk
IBD/Crohn's
RiskyReason: Contains corn starch
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 Flan halal to eat?
Yes — Flan has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 8 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: pectin. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other carrefour products halal?
carrefour produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our carrefour brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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