Penguin

Penguin

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Target diet: Halal

Penguin · 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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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)

Calories
520
kcal
Protein
5.3g
Carbs
62.8g
Fat
27g

Ingredients (original text)

Milk Chocolate Flavour Coating (29%) [Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Shea), Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Whey (Milk), Butter Oil (Milk), Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, E476), Natural Flavouring], Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Palm Oil, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Natural Flavouring, Salt.

Why can't we give a definite answer for Penguin?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Penguin 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 Penguin 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 Penguin contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Milk Chocolate Flavour Coating (29%) [Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Shea), Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed Milk, Dried Whey (Milk), Butter Oil (Milk), Emulsi...

What are the nutritional facts of Penguin?

Penguin contains 520 calories per 100g, with 5.3g of protein, 62.8g of carbohydrates, and 27g of fat.

Can I eat Penguin on a Halal diet?

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