AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 41 ingredients in milk duds candy, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 39 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 2 require further verification. Key ingredients include sugar, corn syrup, palm oil, sunflower oil.
Why is milk duds candy Doubtful?
- Check Halal Logo Carefully: This item falls under the doubtful category because it contains sorbitan tristearate, sodium lactate, whose halal compliance is uncertain. In-depth analysis, guided by international halal frameworks, confirms this classification. For transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (41)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn syrup Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sunflower oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skim milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
reduced protein whey * | Halal |
milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
malted milk balls * | Halal |
hydrogenated palm kernel oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
barley malt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
baking soda Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn syrup solids Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
confectioner's glaze * | Halal |
sorbitan tristearate Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E492 | Doubtful |
calcium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn syrup Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
niacin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ferrous sulfate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thiamin mononitrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
riboflavin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
folic acid Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glycerin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
artificial color Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
red 40 Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
malic acid Preservatives E296 | Halal |
sodium lactate Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E325 | Doubtful |
natural flavor This natural flavor does not contain any alcohol in the final product. It is derived from natural sources and considered Halal when alcohol is not present. | Halal |
mineral oil * | Halal |
yellow 5 Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
blue 1 Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yellow 6 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 milk duds candy halal to eat?
Yes — milk duds candy has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 41 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
2 ingredients require further verification: sorbitan tristearate, sodium lactate. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Jolly Rancher products halal?
Jolly Rancher produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Jolly Rancher brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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