Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake

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Target diet: Halal

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

SugarWaterTallowCornstarchEnriched FlourBleached Wheat FlourMalted Barley FlourNiacin

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
370 kcal
Fat
4 g
Carbohydrates
80 g
Sugars
74 g
high
Protein
0 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, Tallow, Cornstarch, Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate Or Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Glycerin, Contains 2% Or Less: Palm Oil, Titanium Dioxide And Carmine (Color), Mono And Diglycerides, Agar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Potassium Sorbate And Sorbic Acid (To Retain Freshness), Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Salt, Hydrogenated Tallow, Modified Cornstarch, Egg, Soybean Oil, Whey, Egg White, Nonfat Dry Milk, Inulin, Calcium Carbonate, Defatted Soy Flour, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Calcium Sulfate, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Cottonseed Oil, Polysorbate 60, 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 Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake 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 Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake 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 Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake contain allergens?

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

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

Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake contains 370 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 80g of carbohydrates, and 4g of fat.

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

Frosted Yellow Cake With Creamy Filling Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake lists 74 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 Mermaid Cupcakes, Frosted Yellow Cake on a Halal diet?

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