AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 24 ingredients in Meerkats, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 23 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include sugar, glucose syrup, wheat starch, water.
Why is Meerkats Doubtful?
- Look for Halal Logo: This product contains lactic acid, which is flagged as doubtful under Islamic dietary law. In-depth review, benchmarked against international halal standards, ensures accuracy. For ingredient-specific clarity, check the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (24)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified maize starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lactic acid Preservatives E270 | Doubtful |
malic acid Preservatives E296 | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
modified potato starch Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
flavourings Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fruit Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
plant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable concentrates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
black carrot Root vegetable; rich in beta-carotene. | Halal |
grape Halal unless fermented into alcohol. | Halal |
spirulina Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
safflower Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
colours Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
curcumin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
paprika extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
coconut All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
glazing agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carnauba wax 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 Meerkats halal to eat?
Yes — Meerkats has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 24 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: lactic acid. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Kingsway products halal?
Kingsway produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Kingsway brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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