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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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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.
Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.
Ingredients (original text)
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (high oleic soybean, soybean, palm, and/or canola oil with tbhq for freshness), cheese made with skim milk (skim milk, whey protein, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto extract color). contains 2% or less of salt, paprika, yeast, paprika extract color, soy lecithin.
Why can't we give a definite answer for cheez-it?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether cheez-it 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 cheez-it 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 cheez-it contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (high oleic s...
What are the nutritional facts of cheez-it?
cheez-it contains 500 calories per 100g, with 9.5g of protein, 57.1g of carbohydrates, and 26.2g of fat.
How much sugar is in cheez-it?
cheez-it lists 0 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).
Is cheez-it ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, cheez-it is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat cheez-it on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that cheez-it fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.