Chicken franks

Chicken franks

Target diet: Halal

Chicken franks · Halal

No, skip it.

pork.

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

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Deciding ingredient

pork

On the label

waterporkmodified corn starchflavoringssodium phosphatespotassium acetatepotassium diacetateextractives of paprika

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)pork

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
250 kcal
Fat
19.6 g
Saturated fat
6.3 g
high
Carbohydrates
3.6 g
Sugars
0 g
low
Fibre
0 g
Protein
14.3 g
Salt
2.1 g
high

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)

Mechanically separated chicken, water, pork, modified corn starch, contains 2% or less of the following: salt, flavorings, sodium phosphates, potassium acetate, potassium diacetate, extractives of paprika, hydrolyzed corn protein, smoke flavor, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

Detailed analysis: why is Chicken franks not halal?

Our analysis indicates that Chicken franks is likely not suitable for a halal diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • pork

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Mechanically separated chicken, water, pork, modified corn starch, contains 2% or less of the following: salt, flavorings, sodium phosphates, potassium acetate, potassium diacetate, extractives of paprika, hydrolyzed corn protein, smoke flavor, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Chicken franks contains 250 calories per 100g, with 14.3g of protein, 19.6g of fat, and 3.6g of carbohydrates.

What should you do?

If you are following a halal diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer halal-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicken franks Halal?

No, Chicken franks is generally not Halal because it contains pork.

Does Chicken franks contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Mechanically separated chicken, water, pork, modified corn starch, contains 2% or less of the following: salt, flavorings, sodium phosphates, potassiu...

What are the nutritional facts of Chicken franks?

Chicken franks contains 250 calories per 100g, with 14.3g of protein, 3.6g of carbohydrates, and 19.6g of fat.

How much sugar is in Chicken franks?

Chicken franks 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 Chicken franks ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Chicken franks on a Halal diet?

No, Chicken franks is not recommended for a Halal diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Halal-certified alternatives.