Is Jaffa Cakes Party Pack Halal?
AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 25 ingredients in Jaffa Cakes Party Pack, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 23 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 2 require further verification. Key ingredients include Glucose-fructose syrup, dark chocolate (19%) [sugar, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea).
Why is Jaffa Cakes Party Pack Doubtful?
- Verify Halal Logo: The inclusion of e476, pectin places this product in the doubtful category. In-depth evaluation, referencing globally recognised halal organisations, supports this classification. For transparency, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (25)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Glucose-fructose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dark chocolate (19%) [sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa mass Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable fats (palm, shea) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
butter oil (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e476 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E476 | Doubtful |
natural flavouring] Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whole egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
concentrated orange juice Citrus fruits are Halal. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable oils (sunflower, palm) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
humectant (glycerine) * | Halal |
acid (citric acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pectin Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E440A | Doubtful |
raising agents (disodium diphosphate, ammonium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dried whole egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidity regulator (sodium citrates) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural orange flavouring Citrus fruits are Halal. | Halal |
colour (curcumin) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifier (soya lecithin). Product contains the equivalent of 8% orange juice. Citrus fruits are Halal. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Health Sense (17 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains dextrose, glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains vegetable oils
Kidney Disease
RiskyReason: Contains concentrated orange juice, emulsifier . product the equivalent of 8% orange juice., natural orange flavouring, raising agents
Anxiety/Insomnia
RiskyReason: Contains dark chocolate
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 Jaffa Cakes Party Pack halal to eat?
Yes — Jaffa Cakes Party Pack has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 25 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
2 ingredients require further verification: e476, pectin. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other mcvities products halal?
mcvities produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our mcvities brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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