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"gelatin": animal-derived; pork gelatin is haram, certified beef gelatin is accepted, and the label rarely names the animal (Mushbooh)
- "gelatin": animal-derived; pork gelatin is haram, certified beef gelatin is accepted, and the label rarely names the animal (Mushbooh) What is E428?
- "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)
- "beef": meat whose slaughter method the label does not confirm (Mushbooh)
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars, high 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)
wheat flour, glucose syrup, dextrose, sugar, palm oil, invert sugar syrup, wheat starch, salt, dried strawberry and apple pieces(strawberries, apples, sugar, gelling agent (pectin)), colours(beetroot red, annatto, paprika extract), raising agents(sodium hydrogen carbonate, diphosphates, calcium phosphate), citric acid, acidity regulator(sodium citrate), beef gelatin, modified starch, stabiliser(xanthan gum), emulsifier(soy lecithin), brown rice syrup, vegetable juice concentrates (beetroot, carrot), niacin, iron, vitamin b1 (thiamin), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), folic acid.
Why can't we give a definite answer for pop tarts?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether pop tarts fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "gelatin": animal-derived; pork gelatin is haram, certified beef gelatin is accepted, and the label rarely names the animal (Mushbooh) What is E428?
- "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)
- "beef": meat whose slaughter method the label does not confirm (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 pop tarts Halal?
We cannot say for certain. "gelatin": animal-derived; pork gelatin is haram, certified beef gelatin is accepted, and the label rarely names the animal (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does pop tarts contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: wheat flour, glucose syrup, dextrose, sugar, palm oil, invert sugar syrup, wheat starch, salt, dried strawberry and apple pieces(strawberries, apples,...
What are the nutritional facts of pop tarts?
pop tarts contains 400 calories per 100g, with 3.8g of protein, 72.9g of carbohydrates, and 10g of fat.
How much sugar is in pop tarts?
pop tarts lists 60 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 pop tarts ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, pop tarts is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat pop tarts on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that pop tarts fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.