Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread

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Target diet: Halal

Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread · Halal

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"monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)

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

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

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On the label

Wateroil blendcanolapalm fruitfishand olive oilsplant sterolsemulsifier

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
357 kcal
Fat
35.7 g
Saturated fat
7.1 g
high
Carbohydrates
0 g
Sugars
0 g
low
Protein
0 g
Salt
1.4 g

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low 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)

Water, oil blend (canola, palm fruit, fish, and olive oils), plant sterols, contains less than 2% of: salt, vegetable monoglycerides of vegetable fatty acids (emulsifier), pectin, natural and artificial flavors, lactic acid (to protect freshness), beta-carotene (color), vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d, potassium sorbate, calcium disodium edta and tbhq (to preserve freshness).

Why can't we give a definite answer for Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
  • "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (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 Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Water, oil blend (canola, palm fruit, fish, and olive oils), plant sterols, contains less than 2% of: salt, vegetable monoglycerides of vegetable fatt...

What are the nutritional facts of Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread?

Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread contains 357 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 0g of carbohydrates, and 35.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread?

Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread lists 0 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 Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread on a Halal diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.