AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 23 ingredients in sponge cake, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 20 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 3 require further verification. Key ingredients include fresh eggs, sugar, wheat flour, wheat starch. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Eggs, Wheat.
Why is sponge cake Doubtful?
- Check Halal Logo Carefully: This item falls under the doubtful category because it contains glycerol, e471, e477, whose halal compliance is uncertain. In-depth analysis, guided by international halal frameworks, confirms this classification. For transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (23)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
fresh eggs Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
stabilizers Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glycerol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E422 | Doubtful |
sorbitol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E420 | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifiers Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e471 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E471 | Doubtful |
e472b * | Halal |
e477 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E477 | Doubtful |
wheat gluten Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raising agent (ammonium bicarbonate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavor Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
traces of nuts and soya * | Halal |
flavoring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
traces of nuts Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soya Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (5 allergens)
Milk
FoundEggs
FoundWheat
FoundSoy
FoundHealth Sense (21 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose syrup, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt, soya
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, wheat flour, wheat gluten, wheat starch
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 sponge cake halal to eat?
Yes — sponge cake has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 23 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
3 ingredients require further verification: glycerol, e471, e477. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Forchy products halal?
Forchy produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Forchy brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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