AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 14 ingredients in m&m™ chocolate flavored ice cream, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 13 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include water, cream, skimmed milk powder, m&m milk chocolate beans 7%. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Soy, Gluten.
Why is m&m™ chocolate flavored ice cream Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Mark: Our analysis identifies this product as doubtful due to the ingredient carrageenan, which is currently under review in international halal guidelines. In-depth evaluation ensures accuracy. For further detail, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (14)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cream Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
m&m milk chocolate beans 7% Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
(milk chocolate, white sugar, starch, glucose syrup, thickener (arabic gum), colorant (sunset yellow, amaranth red, lemon yellow, calcium carbonate, bright blue and its aluminum lake), coating agent (brazilian palm wax), acidity regulator (sodium bicarbonate), dextrin) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
white sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dove dark chocolate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
alkali-treated cocoa powder * | Halal |
carrageenan Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E407 | Doubtful |
cocoa butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
contains milk and dairy products Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soybean products. * | Halal |
this product may contain trace amounts of gluten and nut ingredients. Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (3 allergens)
Milk
FoundSoy
FoundGluten
FoundHealth Sense (20 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose syrup, white sugar
Gout
RiskyReason: Contains m&m milk chocolate beans 7%
Lactose Intolerance
RiskyReason: Contains cocoa butter, cream, m&m milk chocolate beans 7%, milk and dairy products, skimmed milk powder
Anxiety/Insomnia
RiskyReason: Contains alkali-treated cocoa powder, cocoa butter, dove dark chocolate, m&m milk chocolate beans 7%
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 m&m™ chocolate flavored ice cream halal to eat?
Yes — m&m™ chocolate flavored ice cream has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 14 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: carrageenan. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other m&m products halal?
m&m produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our m&m brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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