AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 38 ingredients in Iced Devil's Food Zingers, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 35 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 3 require further verification. Key ingredients include Sugar, water, enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), palm oil. Allergen notice: contains Soy.
Why is Iced Devil's Food Zingers Doubtful?
- Check Halal Certification: This product is categorised as doubtful because it contains tallow, tallow, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60, whose halal compliance is uncertain. In-depth review, guided by global halal authorities, ensures careful evaluation. For full details, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (38)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
enriched flour (bleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate or reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn syrup Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
high fructose corn syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tallow Check for Halal logo | Doubtful |
cocoa processed with alkali Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
contains 2% or less: glycerin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soybean oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
cocoa Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg white Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
baking soda Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cornstarch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono and diglycerides 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 |
tallow Check for Halal logo | Doubtful |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbic acid (to retain freshness) Preservatives E200 | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
defatted soy flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cottonseed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cellulose gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium aluminum phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium caseinate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium caseinate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium acid pyrophosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy protein isolate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
monocalcium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
agar Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E406 | Halal |
guar gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fumaric acid Preservatives E297 | Halal |
polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E435 | Doubtful |
enzymes Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy lecithin. Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (1 allergens)
Soy
FoundHealth Sense (23 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains agar, corn syrup, dextrose, high fructose corn syrup, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium caseinate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains palm oil, salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, whey
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 Iced Devil's Food Zingers halal to eat?
Yes — Iced Devil's Food Zingers has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 38 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
3 ingredients require further verification: tallow, tallow, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other hostess products halal?
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How was this product analyzed?
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