Fruit chews

Fruit chews

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Target diet: Halal

Fruit chews · Halal

Check the label.

"gelatin": animal-derived; pork gelatin is haram, certified beef gelatin is accepted, and the label rarely names the animal (Mushbooh)

  • "gelatin": animal-derived; pork gelatin is haram, certified beef gelatin is accepted, and the label rarely names the animal (Mushbooh) What is E428?
  • "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)

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

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On the label

Corn syrupsugarless than 2% - citric aciddextringelatinfood starch-modifiedascorbic acidvitamin c

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"gelatin": animal-derived; pork gelatin is haram, certified beef gelatin is accepted, and the label rarely names the animal (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
409 kcal
Fat
7.7 g
Saturated fat
7.7 g
high
Carbohydrates
81.8 g
Sugars
57.9 g
high
Fibre
0 g
Protein
0 g
Salt
0 g
low

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

Corn syrup, sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil and/or palm oil, apple juice from concentrate, less than 2% - citric acid, dextrin, gelatin, food starch-modified, artificial and natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), coloring (red 40, blue 1).

Why can't we give a definite answer for Fruit chews?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Fruit chews fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "gelatin": animal-derived; pork gelatin is haram, certified beef gelatin is accepted, and the label rarely names the animal (Mushbooh) What is E428?
  • "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (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 Fruit chews Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "gelatin": animal-derived; pork gelatin is haram, certified beef gelatin is accepted, and the label rarely names the animal (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Fruit chews contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Corn syrup, sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil and/or palm oil, apple juice from concentrate, less than 2% - citric acid, dextrin, gelatin, food star...

What are the nutritional facts of Fruit chews?

Fruit chews contains 409 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 81.8g of carbohydrates, and 7.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Fruit chews?

Fruit chews lists 57.9 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 Fruit chews ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Fruit chews is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Fruit chews on a Halal diet?

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