Black label bacon

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Target diet: Halal

Black label bacon · Halal

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"natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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On the label

Cured with watersaltsugarsodium phosphatenatural flavorwaternatural flavorssodium erythorbate

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
533 kcal
Fat
40 g
Saturated fat
16.7 g
high
Carbohydrates
6.7 g
Sugars
6.7 g
Fibre
0 g
Protein
33.3 g
Salt
4.7 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, natural flavor (water, natural flavors), sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

Why can't we give a definite answer for Black label bacon?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Black label bacon fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)

Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a halal diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Black label bacon Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Black label bacon contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, natural flavor (water, natural flavors), sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

What are the nutritional facts of Black label bacon?

Black label bacon contains 533 calories per 100g, with 33.3g of protein, 6.7g of carbohydrates, and 40g of fat.

How much sugar is in Black label bacon?

Black label bacon lists 6.7 g of sugar per 100 g.

Is Black label bacon ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Black label bacon is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Black label bacon on a Halal diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Black label bacon fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.