Cheese Puffs

Cheese Puffs

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Target diet: Halal

Cheese Puffs · Halal

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"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)

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On the label

CornMaizeRapeseed Oilcontains MilkDried Cheesefrom MilkSaltCheese Solids

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"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)

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
493 kcal
Fat
31.5 g
Carbohydrates
46.2 g
Sugars
6.9 g
Fibre
0 g
Protein
0 g
Salt
1.6 g
high

Per 100 g this product is 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)

Corn (Maize), Rapeseed Oil, Cheese Flavour [Whey Permeate (contains Milk), Dried Cheese (from Milk), Salt, Cheese Solids (from Milk), Dairy Solids (from Milk), Yeast Extract, Potassium Chloride, Acid (Lactic acid), Flavour' Enhancer (Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), Colours (Paprika extract, Annatto norbixin), Natural Flavouring (contains Milk)]. Allergy Advice Contains: See highlighted ingredients May contain: Soya, Wheat, Barley, Gluten, Celery, Mustard

Why can't we give a definite answer for Cheese Puffs?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Cheese Puffs fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "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)

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 Cheese Puffs Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "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) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Cheese Puffs contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Corn (Maize), Rapeseed Oil, Cheese Flavour [Whey Permeate (contains Milk), Dried Cheese (from Milk), Salt, Cheese Solids (from Milk), Dairy Solids (fr...

What are the nutritional facts of Cheese Puffs?

Cheese Puffs contains 493 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 46.2g of carbohydrates, and 31.5g of fat.

How much sugar is in Cheese Puffs?

Cheese Puffs lists 6.9 g of sugar per 100 g.

Is Cheese Puffs ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Cheese Puffs on a Halal diet?

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