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"shellac": an insect-derived glazing agent; certifier opinions differ (Mushbooh) What is E904?
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars, low 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)
Lait écrémé réhydraté, eau, sirops de glucose, sucre, graisse végétale de coprah, lactose et protéines de lait, lait écrémé en pou de cacao', émulsifiants (mono-et diglycérides d'acides gras*, lécithines*).gélifiants (farine de graines de caróube, gomme guar), farine de blé,I de riz, arôme naturel de vanille, colorants (rouge de betterave, caroténoïdes, curcumine), concentré de spirulihe, agents d'enrobage (cire de carna blanche, shellac), concentré de végétaux (carthame, radis), extrait de malt d'orge. 'Certifié Rainforest Alliance. Plus d'informations sur ra.org. Pew fruits à coque, œufs, soja et autres céréales à gluten. *d'origine végétale.
Why can't we give a definite answer for Smarties cups?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Smarties cups fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "shellac": an insect-derived glazing agent; certifier opinions differ (Mushbooh) What is E904?
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 Smarties cups Halal?
We cannot say for certain. "shellac": an insect-derived glazing agent; certifier opinions differ (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Smarties cups contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Lait écrémé réhydraté, eau, sirops de glucose, sucre, graisse végétale de coprah, lactose et protéines de lait, lait écrémé en pou de cacao', émulsifi...
What are the nutritional facts of Smarties cups?
Smarties cups contains 212 calories per 100g, with 2.4g of protein, 29g of carbohydrates, and 9.7g of fat.
How much sugar is in Smarties cups?
Smarties cups lists 26 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 Smarties cups ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Smarties cups is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat Smarties cups on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Smarties cups fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.