AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 32 ingredients in Vanilla Bean Cupcakes, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 30 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 2 require further verification. Key ingredients include Icing sugar, sugar, water, non-hydrogenated vegetable oil shortening (canola palm, modified palm and palm kernel oils). Allergen notice: contains Milk, Wheat, Soy.
Why is Vanilla Bean Cupcakes Doubtful?
- Verify Halal Logo: Because tartaric acid, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60 is present, this product is labelled doubtful. In-depth analysis referencing international halal frameworks confirms the assessment. For ingredient-level clarity, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (32)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Icing sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
non-hydrogenated vegetable oil shortening (canola palm, modified palm and palm kernel oils) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
bleached enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable oil (soybean and canola) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified cornstarch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn syrup Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
invert sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skim milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
butter (cream, salt) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbitol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E420 | Halal |
leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat gluten Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono and diglycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural and artificial 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 |
tartaric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E334 | Doubtful |
vanilla seeds * | Halal |
titanium dioxide (color) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yellow 6 Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yellow 5 Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
beta-carotene (color) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gluco-delta-lactone * | Halal |
polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E435 | Doubtful |
potassium sorbate (preservative) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
xanthan gum. Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (4 allergens)
Milk
FoundWheat
FoundSoy
FoundGluten
FoundHealth Sense (25 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains corn syrup, dextrose, glucose syrup, icing sugar, invert sugar, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains non-hydrogenated vegetable oil shortening, salt, vegetable oil
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains bleached enriched wheat flour, salt, wheat gluten
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 Vanilla Bean Cupcakes halal to eat?
Yes — Vanilla Bean Cupcakes has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 32 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
2 ingredients require further verification: tartaric acid, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other target-stores products halal?
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