Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow

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Target diet: Halal

Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow · Halal

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"carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh)

  • "carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?
  • "mono and diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
  • "diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
  • "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

SugarWaterEnriched FlourBleached Wheat FlourMalted Barley FlourNiacinThiamine MononitrateRiboflavin

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
348 kcal
Fat
11 g
Carbohydrates
59 g
Sugars
46 g
high
Protein
2 g

Per 100 g this product is high 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.

Ingredients (original text)

Sugar, Water, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Tallow, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Corn Syrup, Contains 2% Or Less: Modified Cornstarch, Titanium Dioxide And Carmine (Color), Egg, Soybean Oil, Cornstarch, Mono And Diglycerides, Whey, Egg White, Nonfat Dry Milk, Hydrogenated Tallow, Salt, Inulin, Calcium Carbonate, Defatted Soy Flour, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Calcium Sulfate, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Potassium Sorbate And Sorbic Acid (To Retain Freshness), Dextrose, Cottonseed Oil, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Agar, Cellulose Gum, Maltodextrin, Enzymes, Monocalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Soy Lecithin, Locust Bean Gum, Fumaric Acid, Calcium Caseinate, Sodium Caseinate, Soy Protein Isolate, Disodium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6.

Why can't we give a definite answer for Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?
  • "mono and diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
  • "diglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
  • "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 Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, Water, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Fo...

What are the nutritional facts of Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow?

Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow contains 348 calories per 100g, with 2g of protein, 59g of carbohydrates, and 11g of fat.

How much sugar is in Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow?

Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow lists 46 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).

Can I eat Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow on a Halal diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.