Cream of wheat

Cream of wheat

Cream Of Wheat · all Cream Of Wheat products checked

Target diet: Halal

Cream of wheat · 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)

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

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On the label

Whole grain wheat farinawheat branwheat germwhey protein isolatesaltguar gumnatural vanilla flavourferric orthophosphate

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
333.3 kcal
Fat
2.2 g
Saturated fat
0 g
low
Carbohydrates
71.1 g
Sugars
0 g
low
Fibre
11.1 g
Protein
13.3 g
Salt
0.9 g

Per 100 g this product is low in saturated fat, low in sugars. 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)

Whole grain wheat farina, wheat bran, wheat germ, whey protein isolate, salt, guar gum, natural vanilla flavour, ferric orthophosphate (iron), soy lecithin, bht (to preserve freshness).

Why can't we give a definite answer for Cream of wheat?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Cream of wheat 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 Cream of wheat 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 Cream of wheat contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Whole grain wheat farina, wheat bran, wheat germ, whey protein isolate, salt, guar gum, natural vanilla flavour, ferric orthophosphate (iron), soy lec...

What are the nutritional facts of Cream of wheat?

Cream of wheat contains 333.3 calories per 100g, with 13.3g of protein, 71.1g of carbohydrates, and 2.2g of fat.

How much sugar is in Cream of wheat?

Cream of wheat 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 Cream of wheat ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Cream of wheat is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Cream of wheat on a Halal diet?

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