AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 23 ingredients in koala's march rich matcha, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 22 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include filling products (fully hydrogenated palm kernel oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil, fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil, sugar, lactose, skim milk powder, soybean lecithin), wheat flour, corn starch, shortening [refined palm oil.
Why is koala's march rich matcha Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Certification: antioxidants vitamin e is present in this product, making it doubtful. In-depth evaluation, benchmarked against global halal certification practices, highlights this uncertainty. For more transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (23)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
filling products (fully hydrogenated palm kernel oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil, fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil, sugar, lactose, skim milk powder, soybean lecithin) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
shortening [refined palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
refined hard palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
refined palm kernel oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifier (fatty acid glycerides) * | Halal |
antioxidants vitamin e Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E306 | Doubtful |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whole eggs Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
invert sugar (containing sucrose, glucose, and fructose) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
uji matcha powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
leavening agent (ammonium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
matcha flavor Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
complex caramel color [containing caramel color (ordinary caramel) | Halal |
maltodextrin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
propylene glycol Propylene glycol is a synthetic organic compound used as a solvent E1520 | Halal |
and food coloring yellow no. 4 aluminum lake Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
food coloring blue no. 1 aluminum lake Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spices] Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavor Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
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 koala's march rich matcha halal to eat?
Yes — koala's march rich matcha has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 23 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: antioxidants vitamin e. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other LOTTE products halal?
LOTTE produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our LOTTE brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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