AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 38 ingredients in Vanilla cupcakes with buttercreme icing, vanilla, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 35 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 3 require further verification. Key ingredients include Sugar, water, bleached enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean, palm, palm kernel, canola). Allergen notice: contains Milk, Eggs, Wheat.
Why is Vanilla cupcakes with buttercreme icing, vanilla Doubtful?
- Look for Halal Certification: Our evaluation marks this product as doubtful because it contains polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, calcium stearoyl2lactylate, an ingredient under uncertainty. In-depth analysis, aligned with globally recognised halal standards, confirms this status. For further transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (38)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
bleached enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable oil (soybean, palm, palm kernel, canola) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn syrup Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
cornstarch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
eggs Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified food starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate, aluminum sulfate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
nonfat milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono- and diglycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg whites Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey 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 |
potassium sorbate (preservative) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
guar gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E435 | Doubtful |
polyglycerol esters of fatty acids Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E475 | Doubtful |
glycerin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat protein sodium stearoyl lactylate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
datem * | Halal |
calcium stearoyl2lactylate Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E482 | Doubtful |
red 3 * | Halal |
sodium carboxymethylcellulose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
xanthan gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yellow 5 Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
red 40 Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
methylcellulose Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E461 | Halal |
blue 1 Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
confectioner's glaze * | Halal |
red 40 lake Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yellow 5 lake Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yellow 6 lake Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
blue 1 lake Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carnauba wax. Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (4 allergens)
Milk
FoundEggs
FoundWheat
FoundSoy
FoundHealth Sense (27 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains corn syrup, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, wheat protein sodium stearoyl lactylate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, vegetable oil
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains bleached enriched wheat flour, salt, wheat protein sodium stearoyl lactylate, wheat starch, whey
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 cupcakes with buttercreme icing, vanilla halal to eat?
Yes — Vanilla cupcakes with buttercreme icing, vanilla has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 38 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
3 ingredients require further verification: polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, calcium stearoyl2lactylate. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
How was this product analyzed?
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