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"carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high 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.
Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.
Ingredients (original text)
Sugar, partially defatted peanuts, vegetable fats (tuy hydrogenated palm kernel, palm), salt, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), rice starch, stabiliser (gum arabic), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, barley malt extract, red beet concentrate, colours (curcumin, carmine), glazing agents (carnauba wax, beeswax white).
Why can't we give a definite answer for Reese's pieces?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Reese's pieces fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "carmine": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?
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 Reese's pieces 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 Reese's pieces contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, partially defatted peanuts, vegetable fats (tuy hydrogenated palm kernel, palm), salt, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), rice st...
What are the nutritional facts of Reese's pieces?
Reese's pieces contains 481 calories per 100g, with 13g of protein, 64g of carbohydrates, and 21g of fat.
How much sugar is in Reese's pieces?
Reese's pieces 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 Reese's pieces ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Reese's pieces is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat Reese's pieces on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Reese's pieces fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.