Russell stover, dark chocolate

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Target diet: Halal

Russell stover, dark chocolate · Halal

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"emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)

  • "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)
  • "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (Mushbooh)

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On the label

Dark chocolatesugarmilk fatmilksoy lecithinan emulsifierpecanscorn syrup

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
500 kcal
Fat
34.6 g
Saturated fat
15.4 g
high
Carbohydrates
53.9 g
Sugars
38.5 g
high
Fibre
3.8 g
Protein
3.9 g
Salt
0.4 g

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)

Dark chocolate (chocolate processed with alkali), sugar, milk fat (milk), soy lecithin (an emulsifier)), pecans, corn syrup, dairy cream, condensed milk, sugar, invert sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, brown sugar, salt, natural flavors, and soy lecithin (an emulsifier).

Why can't we give a definite answer for Russell stover, dark chocolate?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Russell stover, dark chocolate fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)
  • "natural flavors": a trade-secret blend that can involve animal-derived carriers or extracts (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 Russell stover, dark chocolate Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Russell stover, dark chocolate contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Dark chocolate (chocolate processed with alkali), sugar, milk fat (milk), soy lecithin (an emulsifier)), pecans, corn syrup, dairy cream, condensed mi...

What are the nutritional facts of Russell stover, dark chocolate?

Russell stover, dark chocolate contains 500 calories per 100g, with 3.9g of protein, 53.9g of carbohydrates, and 34.6g of fat.

How much sugar is in Russell stover, dark chocolate?

Russell stover, dark chocolate lists 38.5 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 Russell stover, dark chocolate ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Russell stover, dark chocolate is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Russell stover, dark chocolate on a Halal diet?

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