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"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)
- "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)
- "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)
Cocoa mass, sugar, glucose syrup, _barley_ malt extract, skimmed _milk_ powder, fat-reduced cocoa powder, palm fat, palm kernel fat, cocoa butter, glazing agent (gum arabic), _wheat_ flour, raising agents (E341, E501, E500), _wheat_ gluten, emulsifier (_soya_ lecithin), sweet whey powder (_milk_), natural vanilla flavouring, salt
Why can't we give a definite answer for Maltesers Dark?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Maltesers Dark fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "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)
- "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 Maltesers Dark Halal?
We cannot say for certain. "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) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Maltesers Dark contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Cocoa mass, sugar, glucose syrup, _barley_ malt extract, skimmed _milk_ powder, fat-reduced cocoa powder, palm fat, palm kernel fat, cocoa butter, gla...
What are the nutritional facts of Maltesers Dark?
Maltesers Dark contains 494 calories per 100g, with 9.4g of protein, 45g of carbohydrates, and 29g of fat.
How much sugar is in Maltesers Dark?
Maltesers Dark lists 32 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 Maltesers Dark ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Maltesers Dark is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat Maltesers Dark on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Maltesers Dark fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.