Classic yellow cake mix

Classic yellow cake mix

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Target diet: Halal

Classic yellow cake mix · Halal

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"diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)

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On the label

sugarwheat flourniacinreduced ironthiamine mononitrateriboflavinfolic acidemulsified palm shortening

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
418.6 kcal
Fat
9.3 g
Saturated fat
5.8 g
high
Carbohydrates
79.1 g
Sugars
44.2 g
high
Fibre
0 g
Protein
2.3 g
Salt
2.1 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high 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)

sugar, enriched bleached wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), emulsified palm shortening (palm oil, propylene glycol mono - and diesters of fats and fatty acids, mono - and diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate), leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate monohydrate), wheat starch, contains 2% or less of: salt, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, dextrose, artificial flavor, yellow 5, red 40,

Why can't we give a definite answer for Classic yellow cake mix?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Classic yellow cake mix fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "diglycerides": source unclear (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 Classic yellow cake mix Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Classic yellow cake mix contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: sugar, enriched bleached wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), emulsified palm shortening (pa...

What are the nutritional facts of Classic yellow cake mix?

Classic yellow cake mix contains 418.6 calories per 100g, with 2.3g of protein, 79.1g of carbohydrates, and 9.3g of fat.

How much sugar is in Classic yellow cake mix?

Classic yellow cake mix lists 44.2 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Is Classic yellow cake mix ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Classic yellow cake mix is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Classic yellow cake mix on a Halal diet?

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