AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 31 ingredients in zero sugar assortment, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 30 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include maltitol, cocoa butter, chocolate, polydextrose.
Why is zero sugar assortment Doubtful?
- Check Halal Mark: Due to the presence of lactitol, this product is categorised as doubtful. In-depth analysis using global halal authorities confirms this outcome. For full ingredient-level insight, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (31)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
maltitol Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E965 | Halal |
cocoa butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
chocolate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polydextrose Miscellaneous additive E1200 | Halal |
cream Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
contains 2% or less of calcium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa processed with alkali Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
maltodextrin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural & 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 |
peppermint patties ingredients: maltitol Mint variety used in teas and flavoring. | Halal |
vanillin (artificial flavor) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable oil/peanut Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
peanut butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
peanut butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lactitol Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E966 | Doubtful |
milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa processed with alkali Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polydextrose Miscellaneous additive E1200 | Halal |
cocoa processed with alkali Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk fat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa processed with alkali Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium caseinate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
datem * | Halal |
artificial flavor Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
peanuts 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 zero sugar assortment halal to eat?
Yes — zero sugar assortment has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 31 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: lactitol. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Hershey's products halal?
Hershey's produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Hershey's brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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