AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 22 ingredients in Pop’ums, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 21 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), canola oil, potato starch, cornstarch. Allergen notice: contains Milk.
Why is Pop’ums Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Certification: lactic acid is present in this product, making it doubtful. In-depth evaluation, benchmarked against global halal certification practices, highlights this uncertainty. For more transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (22)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
canola oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potato starch Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
cornstarch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tapioca malt syrup (tapioca syrup, malt extract) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sea salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yeast Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
buttermilk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium bicarbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yeast extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lactic acid Preservatives E270 | Doubtful |
sour cream (cream, nonfat milk, cultures) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cultured nonfat milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
onion powder Bulb vegetable; base for many dishes. | Halal |
garlic powder Used for flavoring; discouraged before prayers due to odor. | Halal |
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 |
soda. Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (1 allergens)
Milk
FoundHealth Sense (22 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains sugar, tapioca malt syrup
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sea salt, sodium bicarbonate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sea salt, tapioca malt syrup, whey, yeast
Smart Labels
Vegan
Not Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
Contains animal-derived ingredients
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 Pop’ums halal to eat?
Yes — Pop’ums 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?
1 ingredient requires further verification: lactic acid. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other snack-factory products halal?
snack-factory produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our snack-factory brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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