AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 9 ingredients in Ketchup, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 9 ingredient raises concerns, while 8 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include water, tomato concentrate, sugar, glucose-fructose syrup.
Why is Ketchup Haram?
- Inclusion of 'alcohol' renders this product Haram under Islamic law. In-depth analysis, guided by internationally recognised halal principles, confirms this result. See the ingredient section for a breakdown of all ingredients.
Ingredient Analysis (9)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tomato concentrate Botanically fruit but used as vegetable. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose-fructose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
alcohol | Haram |
modified starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidity regulator (citric acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservative (potassium sorbate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Health Sense (20 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose-fructose syrup, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
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 Ketchup halal to eat?
Yes — Ketchup has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 9 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in Ketchup are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: alcohol. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other UNAPOR products halal?
UNAPOR produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our UNAPOR brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
Halal AI uses artificial intelligence to read and cross-reference every ingredient against halal databases and E-code references. You can also scan any product yourself using the free Halal AI app.
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