AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 42 ingredients in -ld chocolate cupcakes, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 38 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 4 require further verification. Key ingredients include sugar, enriched bleached flour (wheat flour), barley malt, niacin.
Why is -ld chocolate cupcakes Doubtful?
- Check Halal Certification: The ingredient riboflavin (vitamin b2), artificial flavors, sorbitan monostearate, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60 introduces uncertainty, classifying this product as doubtful under halal evaluation. In-depth analysis, aligned with global halal frameworks, confirms this status. For detailed review, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (42)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
enriched bleached flour (wheat flour) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
barley malt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
niacin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
reduced iron Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thiamin mononitrate (vitamin B1) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
riboflavin (vitamin b2) Food Colors E101 | Doubtful |
folic acid Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn syrup Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
soybean oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
high fructose corn syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa processed with alkali Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soybean oils with TBHQ and citric acid to protect flavor Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dried egg whites Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm kernel oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
dried eggs Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
baking soda Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
chocolate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural flavors Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
artificial flavors | Doubtful |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbic acid (to preserve freshness) Preservatives E200 | Halal |
sorbitan monostearate Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E491 | Doubtful |
calcium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono- and diglycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium sulfate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium stearoyl lactylate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E435 | Doubtful |
propylene glycol monostearate Propylene glycol is a synthetic organic compound used as a solvent E1520 | Halal |
titanium dioxide (color) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
agar Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E406 | Halal |
locust bean gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey protein concentrate 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 -ld chocolate cupcakes halal to eat?
Yes — -ld chocolate cupcakes has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 42 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
4 ingredients require further verification: riboflavin (vitamin b2), artificial flavors, sorbitan monostearate, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other McKee products halal?
McKee produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our McKee brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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