Flamin' Hot Puffs

Flamin' Hot Puffs

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Target diet: Halal

Flamin' Hot 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)

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

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On the label

enriched corn mealcorn mealferrous sulfateniacinthiamin mononitrateriboflavinfolic acidvegetable oil

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)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
571 kcal
Fat
35.7 g
Saturated fat
19.1 g
high
Carbohydrates
53.6 g
Fibre
12.8 g
Protein
3.6 g
Salt
9.9 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, 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 corn meal (corn meal, ferrous sulfate, niacin, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (corn, canola and/or sunflower oil), flamin' hot seasoning (matodextrin (made from com), salt, sugar, artificial color (red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 6, yellow 5), monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, citric acid, sunflower oil, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), hydrolyzed corn protein, onion powder, whey, natural flavor, garlic powder, whey protein concentrate, buttermilk, corn syrup solids, sodium diacetate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, sodium caseinate, skim milk), contains ilk ingredients,

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

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Flamin' Hot 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 Flamin' Hot 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 Flamin' Hot Puffs contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: enriched corn meal (corn meal, ferrous sulfate, niacin, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (corn, canola and/or sunflower oil...

What are the nutritional facts of Flamin' Hot Puffs?

Flamin' Hot Puffs contains 571 calories per 100g, with 3.6g of protein, 53.6g of carbohydrates, and 35.7g of fat.

Is Flamin' Hot Puffs ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Flamin' Hot Puffs on a Halal diet?

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