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"carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh)
- "carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?
- "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is low 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)
Dextrose, maltodextrin and less than 2% of malic acid, calcium stearate syrup, corn, carnauba wax, natural flavors, color added, carmine color, blue 1, blue 1 lake, blue 2 lake, red 40 lake, yellow 5 , yellow 5 lake, yellow 6.
Why can't we give a definite answer for Mini christmas canes candy?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Mini christmas canes candy fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?
- "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 Mini christmas canes candy Halal?
We cannot say for certain. "carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Mini christmas canes candy contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Dextrose, maltodextrin and less than 2% of malic acid, calcium stearate syrup, corn, carnauba wax, natural flavors, color added, carmine color, blue 1...
What are the nutritional facts of Mini christmas canes candy?
Mini christmas canes candy contains 400 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 93.3g of carbohydrates, and 0g of fat.
How much sugar is in Mini christmas canes candy?
Mini christmas canes candy lists 86.7 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 Mini christmas canes candy ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Mini christmas canes candy is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat Mini christmas canes candy on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Mini christmas canes candy fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.