AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 16 ingredients in sponge cake filled and coated with cocoa, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 15 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include sugar, non-hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm, palm kernel, soy), wheat flour, egg.
Why is sponge cake filled and coated with cocoa Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Mark: Due to the presence of glycerol, this product is categorised as doubtful. In-depth analysis referencing globally trusted halal authorities highlights the uncertainty. For a full review, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (16)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
non-hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm, palm kernel, soy) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glycerol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E422 | Doubtful |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed cocoa powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
emulsifiers (of vegetable source) (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, soy lecithin) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidity regulator (citric acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservatives (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
artificial flavor (chocolate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickener (xanthan gum) 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 sponge cake filled and coated with cocoa halal to eat?
Yes — sponge cake filled and coated with cocoa has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 16 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: glycerol. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
How was this product analyzed?
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