AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 30 ingredients in Meiji Essel Super Cup Kinako, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 29 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include condensed skim milk, starch syrup, sugar, vegetable oil (palm oil, palm kernel oil, fully hydrogenated palm kernel oil).
Why is Meiji Essel Super Cup Kinako Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Mark: Our analysis identifies this product as doubtful due to the ingredient e471, which is currently under review in international halal guidelines. In-depth evaluation ensures accuracy. For further detail, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (30)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
condensed skim milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
starch syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable oil (palm oil, palm kernel oil, fully hydrogenated palm kernel oil) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cookie (flour, sugar, shortening (fully hydrogenated, palm oil, rice bran oil)) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soybean flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yolk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raising agent (e500 (i), e503 (ii)) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifier (e322 (ii)) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skim milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
kinako * | Halal |
e471 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E471 | Doubtful |
thickener (e412, tamarind gum) Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E412 | Halal |
colour (e150a) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
agar Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E406 | Halal |
milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soybean Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
coconut All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
wheat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
almond Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cashew Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
orange Citrus fruits are Halal. | Halal |
apple Fruits are Halal unless contaminated with alcohol or non-Halal processing. | Halal |
sesame 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 Meiji Essel Super Cup Kinako halal to eat?
Yes — Meiji Essel Super Cup Kinako has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 30 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: e471. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Meiji products halal?
Meiji produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Meiji brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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