Popcorn Chicken

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Target diet: Halal

Popcorn Chicken · Halal

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"natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)

  • "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)
  • "chicken": meat whose slaughter method the label does not confirm (Mushbooh)
  • "meat": meat whose slaughter method the label does not confirm (Mushbooh)

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

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On the label

natural flavorsyeast extract

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
214 kcal
Fat
9.5 g
Saturated fat
2.4 g
Carbohydrates
17.9 g
Sugars
1.2 g
low
Fibre
1.2 g
Protein
15.5 g
Salt
1.5 g
high

Per 100 g this product is low 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)

Boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, water. contains less than 2% of salt, natural flavors, yeast extract

Why can't we give a definite answer for Popcorn Chicken?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Popcorn Chicken fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)
  • "chicken": meat whose slaughter method the label does not confirm (Mushbooh)
  • "meat": 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 Popcorn Chicken Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Popcorn Chicken contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, water. contains less than 2% of salt, natural flavors, yeast extract

What are the nutritional facts of Popcorn Chicken?

Popcorn Chicken contains 214 calories per 100g, with 15.5g of protein, 17.9g of carbohydrates, and 9.5g of fat.

How much sugar is in Popcorn Chicken?

Popcorn Chicken lists 1.2 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).

Is Popcorn Chicken ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Popcorn Chicken is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Popcorn Chicken on a Halal diet?

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