AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 43 ingredients in Layers of chocolate custard, stabilised cream, chocolate mousse and chocolate flavoured sponge, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 40 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 3 require further verification. Key ingredients include stabilised cream (26%) [whipping cream (milk), whole milk, dextrose, potato starch.
Why is Layers of chocolate custard, stabilised cream, chocolate mousse and chocolate flavoured sponge Doubtful?
- Check Halal Certification: This product contains polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, pectin, calcium lactate, which may not fully comply with halal standards. In-depth analysis referencing international halal organisations ensures accuracy. For ingredient-level clarity, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (43)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
stabilised cream (26%) [whipping cream (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whole milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potato starch Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
tapioca starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickener (tara gum) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whole milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
double cream (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour [wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium Salts and related compounds E552 | Halal |
folic acid Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
iron Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
niacin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thiamin] Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pasteurised egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyglycerol esters of fatty acids Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E475 | Doubtful |
fat reduced cocoa powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
belgian dark chocolate (1.5%) [cocoa mass Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifier (soya lecithins) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavouring] Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk chocolate curls [sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dried whole milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa mass Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey powder (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifier (soya lecithins) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavouring] Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pectin Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E440A | Doubtful |
dried whole milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dried glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa mass Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dried skimmed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk proteins Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raising agents (disodium diphosphate, potassium hydrogen carbonate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavouring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey protein (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium lactate Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E327 | Doubtful |
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 Layers of chocolate custard, stabilised cream, chocolate mousse and chocolate flavoured sponge halal to eat?
Yes — Layers of chocolate custard, stabilised cream, chocolate mousse and chocolate flavoured sponge has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 43 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
3 ingredients require further verification: polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, pectin, calcium lactate. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other tesco products halal?
tesco produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our tesco brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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