AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 34 ingredients in Materna Prenatal vitamin, our AI classified this product as Haram. 2 of 34 ingredients raise concerns, while 28 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include acacia gum, carmine, carnauba wax, cellulose gum. Allergen notice: contains Fish.
Why is Materna Prenatal vitamin Haram?
- This product is Haram due to the presence of 'carmine, alcohol', an ingredient prohibited under halal rules. In-depth analysis, aligned with international halal guidelines, supports this classification. See the ingredient section for a detailed ingredient-level review.
Ingredient Analysis (34)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
acacia gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carmine | Haram |
carnauba wax Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cellulose gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
dicalcium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dl-alpha-tocopherol Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ethylcellulose Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E461 | Halal |
glycerin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E461 | Halal |
hypromellose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
iron oxide Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
magnesium stearate Salts and related compounds E572 | Doubtful |
maltodextrin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
microcrystalline cellulose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified food starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono - and diglycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyethylene glycol * | Halal |
alcohol | Haram |
silicon dioxide Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium starch glycolate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
stearic acid Salts and related compounds E570 | Doubtful |
sucrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
talc Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
titanium dioxide Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
trisodium citrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fish oil (anchovy, sardine, and/or mackerel) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gelatin Check for Halal Logo E441 | Doubtful |
glycerol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E422 | Doubtful |
tocopherols Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
purified water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (1 allergens)
Fish
FoundHealth Sense (17 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains maltodextrin
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains sodium starch glycolate, trisodium citrate
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains maltodextrin
Anxiety/Insomnia
RiskyReason: Contains magnesium stearate, stearic acid
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
Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
No restricted ingredients found
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Materna Prenatal vitamin halal to eat?
Yes — Materna Prenatal vitamin has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 34 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in Materna Prenatal vitamin are concerning?
The following ingredients are flagged: carmine, alcohol. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other nestle products halal?
nestle produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our nestle brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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