Nacho Cheese

Nacho Cheese

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Target diet: Halal

Nacho Cheese · Halal

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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)

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

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On the label

CORNVEGETABLE OILSUNFLOWER OILCANOLA OILCORN OILMALTODEXTRINMADE FROM CORN2% SALT

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"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)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
530 kcal
Fat
28 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Sugars
4 g
low
Protein
7 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)

CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER OIL, CANOLA OIL, CORN OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), 2% SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK, ROMANO CHEESE (PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ONION POWDER, CORN FLOUR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE, TOMATO POWDER, LACTOSE, SPICES, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, RED 40), LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, SKIM MILK, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER POWDER, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CASEINATE.

Why can't we give a definite answer for Nacho Cheese?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Nacho Cheese 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)

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 Nacho Cheese 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 Nacho Cheese contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER OIL, CANOLA OIL, CORN OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), 2% SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME...

What are the nutritional facts of Nacho Cheese?

Nacho Cheese contains 530 calories per 100g, with 7g of protein, 0g of carbohydrates, and 28g of fat.

How much sugar is in Nacho Cheese?

Nacho Cheese lists 4 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 Nacho Cheese on a Halal diet?

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