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"emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
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)
Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Dark Chocolate (22%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier (_soya_ lecithins)), sugar, wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), pasteurised _egg_, dextrose, glucose syrup, concentrated orange juice (1%), gelling agents (pectin, citric acid), humectant (glycerine), sunflower oil, raising agents (ammonium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate), acidity regulators (sodium citrate, citric acid), flavouring, colour (curcumin), _wheat_ bran.
Why can't we give a definite answer for Jaffa Cakes?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Jaffa Cakes fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "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 Jaffa Cakes Halal?
We cannot say for certain. "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Jaffa Cakes contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Dark Chocolate (22%) (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier (_soya_ lecithins)), sugar, wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calc...
What are the nutritional facts of Jaffa Cakes?
Jaffa Cakes contains 388 calories per 100g, with 4.7g of protein, 70g of carbohydrates, and 9.4g of fat.
How much sugar is in Jaffa Cakes?
Jaffa Cakes lists 51.1 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 Jaffa Cakes ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Jaffa Cakes is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat Jaffa Cakes on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Jaffa Cakes fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.