AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 22 ingredients in melted cheese, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 19 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 3 require further verification. Key ingredients include cheese, water, butter, modified starches. Allergen notice: contains Milk.
Why is melted cheese Doubtful?
- Verify Halal Logo: The inclusion of distarch phosphate, sodium phosphates, goat places this product in the doubtful category. In-depth evaluation, referencing globally recognised halal organisations, supports this classification. For transparency, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (22)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
cheese Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified starches * | Halal |
acetylated distarch adipate * | Halal |
distarch phosphate Starch derivatives E1412 | Doubtful |
milk proteins Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
melting salts Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium phosphates Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E339 | Doubtful |
polyphosphates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
antioxidant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium citrates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservative Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
aromas Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
coloring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carotenes Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cow cheese * | Halal |
goat Check for Halal logo | Doubtful |
sheep cheese * | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (1 allergens)
Milk
FoundHealth Sense (16 conditions)
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains melting salts, salt, sodium citrates, sodium phosphates
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Lactose Intolerance
RiskyReason: Contains butter, cheese, cow cheese, goat cheese, milk proteins, sheep cheese, skimmed milk
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 melted cheese halal to eat?
Yes — melted cheese has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 22 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
3 ingredients require further verification: distarch phosphate, sodium phosphates, goat. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other lidl products halal?
lidl produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our lidl brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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