AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 39 ingredients in lemon cake slices, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 36 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 3 require further verification. Key ingredients include sugar, wheat flour, rapeseed oil, egg. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Wheat, Soy.
Why is lemon cake slices Doubtful?
- Look for Halal Logo: The presence of glycerol, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids classifies this product as doubtful. In-depth analysis, referencing internationally recognised halal standards, confirms this status. For ingredient-specific transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (39)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rapeseed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose-fructose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
stabilizers: sorbitols Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glycerol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E422 | Doubtful |
vegetable fats (palm, palm kernel) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
starch (potato, maize, rice) Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
sweetened condensed skimmed milk (skimmed milk, sugar) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidity regulators: calcium citrates Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E333 | Halal |
potassium citrates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
0.8% lemon zest Permissible unless contaminated. | Halal |
emulsifiers: lecithins Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E435 | Doubtful |
mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyglycerol esters of fatty acids Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E475 | Doubtful |
lactose (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raising agents: sodium carbonates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucono-delta-lactone * | Halal |
flavoring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
0.3% lemon juice from concentrate Permissible unless contaminated. | Halal |
thickeners: guar gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium alginate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservative: potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gelling agent: agar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg yolk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
color: carotenes Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
maltodextrin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
malted wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
allergy advice for allergens * | Halal |
including cereals containing gluten * | Halal |
see ingredients in bold * | Halal |
may also contain nuts and soya Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (4 allergens)
Milk
FoundWheat
FoundSoy
FoundGluten
FoundHealth Sense (24 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains raising agents: sodium carbonates, salt, sodium alginate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains malted wheat flour, maltodextrin, salt, wheat flour
Smart Labels
Vegan
Not Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
Contains animal-derived ingredients
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 lemon cake slices halal to eat?
Yes — lemon cake slices has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 39 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
3 ingredients require further verification: glycerol, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other rowan-hill products halal?
rowan-hill produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our rowan-hill brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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