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"diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
- "diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
- "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh)
- "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars, 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.
Ingredients (original text)
DRIED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, COTTONSEED, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER OIL), DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, RICE FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, 2% WHEY, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, COCONUT OIL, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), LACTIC ACID, NONFAT MILK, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), YEAST EXTRACT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, WHEAT STARCH.
Why can't we give a definite answer for Cheddar Cheese?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Cheddar Cheese fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
- "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh)
- "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 Cheddar Cheese Halal?
We cannot say for certain. "diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Cheddar Cheese contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: DRIED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, COTTONSEED, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER OIL), DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, RICE FLOUR, MALTODEXT...
What are the nutritional facts of Cheddar Cheese?
Cheddar Cheese contains 535.7 calories per 100g, with 3.6g of protein, and 32.1g of fat.
How much sugar is in Cheddar Cheese?
Cheddar Cheese lists 3.6 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).
Can I eat Cheddar Cheese on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Cheddar Cheese fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.