Half Fat Butter

Half Fat Butter

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Target diet: Halal

Half Fat Butter · Halal

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"e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh)

  • "e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh) What is E471?
  • "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)

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On the label

Whipping CreamMilkButter OilWaterSaltStabiliser: E401E476Emulsifier: E471

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
373 kcal
Fat
40 g
Carbohydrates
2 g
Sugars
2 g
low
Protein
2 g

Per 100 g this product is 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.

Ingredients (original text)

Whipping Cream (Milk), Butter Oil (Milk), Water, Salt, Stabiliser: E401, E476, Emulsifier: E471, Preservative: E202, Colour: Carotenes, Vitamin A, Vitamin D.

Why can't we give a definite answer for Half Fat Butter?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Half Fat Butter fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh) What is E471?
  • "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (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 Half Fat Butter Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Half Fat Butter contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Whipping Cream (Milk), Butter Oil (Milk), Water, Salt, Stabiliser: E401, E476, Emulsifier: E471, Preservative: E202, Colour: Carotenes, Vitamin A, Vit...

What are the nutritional facts of Half Fat Butter?

Half Fat Butter contains 373 calories per 100g, with 2g of protein, 2g of carbohydrates, and 40g of fat.

How much sugar is in Half Fat Butter?

Half Fat Butter lists 2 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).

Can I eat Half Fat Butter on a Halal diet?

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