AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 14 ingredients in Macaroni in a Cheese Sauce, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 13 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include cooked macaroni (42%), water, durum wheat semolina, cheese (milk) (12%). Allergen notice: contains Milk, Wheat, Mustard.
Why is Macaroni in a Cheese Sauce Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Certification: sodium phosphates 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 (14)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
cooked macaroni (42%) * | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
durum wheat semolina Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cheese (milk) (12%) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified maize starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rapeseed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mustard flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yeast extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
maize starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium phosphates Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E339 | Doubtful |
colour (carotenes) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (3 allergens)
Milk
FoundWheat
FoundMustard
FoundHealth Sense (19 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains durum wheat semolina, salt
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 Macaroni in a Cheese Sauce halal to eat?
Yes — Macaroni in a Cheese Sauce 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: sodium phosphates. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other BRANSTON products halal?
BRANSTON produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our BRANSTON brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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