AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 17 ingredients in Nandos Extra Extra Sauce, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 16 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include Very hot sauce rich in flavor with peri-peri (African bird's eye chili), lemon, garlic, herbs and spices.
Why is Nandos Extra Extra Sauce Doubtful?
- Check Halal Certification: This product is categorised as doubtful because it contains gelatin, whose halal compliance is uncertain. In-depth review, guided by global halal authorities, ensures careful evaluation. For full details, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (17)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Very hot sauce rich in flavor with peri-peri (African bird's eye chili) * | Halal |
lemon Permissible unless contaminated. | Halal |
garlic Used for flavoring; discouraged before prayers due to odor. | Halal |
herbs and spices Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ingredients: water * | Halal |
vinegar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spices (African bird's eye chili) * | Halal |
hot pepper Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cayenne pepper Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lemon paste (5%) Permissible unless contaminated. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
onion paste (3%) Bulb vegetable; base for many dishes. | Halal |
sunflower seed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
serrano pepper Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gelatin Check for Halal Logo E441 | Doubtful |
garlic paste Used for flavoring; discouraged before prayers due to odor. | Halal |
concentrates (modified corn starch, antioxidant (sorbic acid), rosemary extract). Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Health Sense (12 conditions)
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
IBD/Crohn's
RiskyReason: Contains concentrates
Smart Labels
Vegan
Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
No animal-derived ingredients found
Vegetarian
Vegetarian FriendlyCriteria: Excludes meat and seafood only
No restricted ingredients found
Pescatarian
Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
No restricted ingredients found
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nandos Extra Extra Sauce halal to eat?
Yes — Nandos Extra Extra Sauce has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 17 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: gelatin. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other nando-s products halal?
nando-s produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our nando-s brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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