AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 11 ingredients in smoked cheese in slices, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 10 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include cheese (80%) (milk, dairy cultures (contains milk)), microbial rennet substitute, salt, water. Allergen notice: contains Milk.
Why is smoked cheese in slices Doubtful?
- Check Halal Mark: The ingredient polyphosphate creates uncertainty, classifying this product as doubtful under Islamic dietary standards. In-depth review, guided by globally trusted halal frameworks, supports this assessment. For full details, check the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (11)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
cheese (80%) (milk, dairy cultures (contains milk)) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
microbial rennet substitute Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk protein Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey product Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
melting salts: sodium citrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
diphosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyphosphate Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E452 | Doubtful |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (1 allergens)
Milk
FoundHealth Sense (19 conditions)
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains melting salts: sodium citrate, salt, sodium phosphate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Gout
RiskyReason: Contains beechwood smoke
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
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
Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
No restricted ingredients found
Frequently Asked Questions
Is smoked cheese in slices halal to eat?
Yes — smoked cheese in slices has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 11 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: polyphosphate. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Jermi Käsewerk GmbH products halal?
Jermi Käsewerk GmbH produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Jermi Käsewerk GmbH brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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