Imitation Butter

Imitation Butter

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Target diet: Halal

Imitation Butter · Halal

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"monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)

  • "monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
  • "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)

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

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On the label

OIL BLENDCANOLAPALMFISHFLAXOLIVE AND SOYBEAN OILSWATERLESS THAN 2 PERCENT OF SALT

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
571 kcal
Fat
64.3 g
Saturated fat
17.9 g
high
Carbohydrates
0 g
Sugars
0 g
low
Fibre
0 g
Protein
0 g
Salt
1.6 g
high

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

OIL BLEND (CANOLA, PALM, FISH, FLAX, OLIVE AND SOYBEAN OILS), WATER, LESS THAN 2 PERCENT OF SALT, PEA PROTEIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, LACTIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA-CAROTENE COLOR, VITAMIN D, MONOGLYCERIDES OF VEGETABLE FATTY ACIDS (EMULSIFIER), POTASSIUM SORBATE, TBHO, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).

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

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

  • "monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
  • "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 Imitation Butter Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Imitation Butter contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: OIL BLEND (CANOLA, PALM, FISH, FLAX, OLIVE AND SOYBEAN OILS), WATER, LESS THAN 2 PERCENT OF SALT, PEA PROTEIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SUNFLOW...

What are the nutritional facts of Imitation Butter?

Imitation Butter contains 571 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 0g of carbohydrates, and 64.3g of fat.

How much sugar is in Imitation Butter?

Imitation Butter lists 0 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).

Is Imitation Butter ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Imitation Butter on a Halal diet?

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