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"shellac": an insect-derived glazing agent; certifier opinions differ (Mushbooh)
- "shellac": an insect-derived glazing agent; certifier opinions differ (Mushbooh) What is E904?
- "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh)
- "emulsifier": can be made from plant oils or animal fat; the label does not name the source (Mushbooh)
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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)
sugar skimmed milk powder cocoa mass cocoa butter butterfat (from milk) whey powder product (from milk) rice starch emulsifier (lecithins) glazing agents (gum arabic, carnauba wax, beeswax white, shellac) flavouring colours (beetroot red, beta-carotene, curcumin) spirulina concentrate fruit and vegetable concentrates (safflower, radish) acids (citric acid, acetic acid) acidity regulator (trisodium citrate) milk chocolate contains milk solids 14% minimum
Why can't we give a definite answer for smarties mini eggs?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether smarties mini eggs fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "shellac": an insect-derived glazing agent; certifier opinions differ (Mushbooh) What is E904?
- "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (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 smarties mini eggs 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 mini eggs contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: sugar skimmed milk powder cocoa mass cocoa butter butterfat (from milk) whey powder product (from milk) rice starch emulsifier (lecithins) glazing age...
What are the nutritional facts of smarties mini eggs?
smarties mini eggs contains 474 calories per 100g, with 5.9g of protein, 70.5g of carbohydrates, and 18.3g of fat.
How much sugar is in smarties mini eggs?
smarties mini eggs lists 69.2 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 mini eggs ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, smarties mini eggs is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat smarties mini eggs on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that smarties mini eggs fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.