Is FRESCHETTA Brick Oven Crust Five Cheese Pizza Halal?
AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 26 ingredients in FRESCHETTA Brick Oven Crust Five Cheese Pizza, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 25 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include Cheeses (low moisture part skim mozzarella, asiago and parmesan cheeses [part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], provolone and fontina cheeses [milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes]), enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), tomatoes (water, tomato paste), water. Allergen notice: contains Wheat, Soy, Gluten.
Why is FRESCHETTA Brick Oven Crust Five Cheese Pizza Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Logo: This product is considered doubtful due to lcysteine hydrochloride, which may not consistently comply with halal guidelines. In-depth analysis, referencing international halal authorities, ensures careful evaluation. See the ingredient section for ingredient-level details.
Ingredient Analysis (26)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Cheeses (low moisture part skim mozzarella, asiago and parmesan cheeses [part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], provolone and fontina cheeses [milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes]) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tomatoes (water, tomato paste) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola oil) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
contains 2% or less of: yeast Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified food starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
oat fiber Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
guar gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sea salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat gluten Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, monocalcium phosphate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dried onion Bulb vegetable; base for many dishes. | Halal |
mono - and diglycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spice Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dehydrated romano cheese (sheep's and cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dried garlic Used for flavoring; discouraged before prayers due to odor. | Halal |
paprika Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium stearoyl lactylate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
enzymes (contains wheat) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lcysteine hydrochloride Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E920 | Doubtful |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (3 allergens)
Wheat
FoundSoy
FoundGluten
FoundHealth Sense (28 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains dextrose, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sea salt, sodium stearoyl lactylate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, vegetable oil
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sea salt, wheat flour, wheat gluten
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 FRESCHETTA Brick Oven Crust Five Cheese Pizza halal to eat?
Yes — FRESCHETTA Brick Oven Crust Five Cheese Pizza has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 26 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 freschetta products halal?
freschetta produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our freschetta brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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