Is JOHNY BEE® Dip Sandwich Halal?
AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 17 ingredients in JOHNY BEE® Dip Sandwich, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 17 ingredient raises concerns, while 15 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include sugar, glucose syrup, gelatin, humectant.
Why is JOHNY BEE® Dip Sandwich Haram?
- This item is deemed Haram because it contains 'ponceau 4r'. In-depth analysis, guided by globally recognised halal certification bodies, confirms this result. See the ingredient section for more details.
Ingredient Analysis (17)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gelatin Check for Halal Logo E441 | Doubtful |
humectant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickener Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidity regulators Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
malic acid Preservatives E296 | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
apple juice Fruits are Halal unless contaminated with alcohol or non-Halal processing. | Halal |
citrates Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E331 | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavors Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
colors Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
brilliant blue Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tartrazine Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sunset yellow Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ponceau 4r Ponceau 4R is a synthetic red azo dye, also known as Cochineal Red A or New Coccine, commonly used as a food coloring agent E124 | Haram |
Brand & Category Insights
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 JOHNY BEE® Dip Sandwich halal to eat?
Yes — JOHNY BEE® Dip Sandwich has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 17 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in JOHNY BEE® Dip Sandwich are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: ponceau 4r. Ponceau 4R is a synthetic red azo dye, also known as Cochineal Red A or New Coccine, commonly used as a food coloring agent
Are other JOHNY BEE® products halal?
JOHNY BEE® produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our JOHNY BEE® brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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