Smoky chicken & chorizo

Smoky chicken & chorizo

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Target diet: Halal

Smoky chicken & chorizo · Halal

No, skip it.

pork, and 1 more.

  • pork
  • chorizo

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

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Deciding ingredient

pork

On the label

Chicken Breast40%) Cooked Brown Rice12%)Chorizo Pork Sausage1%)Pork91%) · Curing SaltSalt

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)pork, chorizo

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
96 kcal
Fat
2 g
Carbohydrates
8 g
Sugars
2 g
low
Protein
12 g

Per 100 g this product is 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.

Ingredients (original text)

Chicken Breast (40%) Cooked Brown Rice (12%) (Water · Brown Rice) · Onions · Tomatoes · Red Peppers, Yellow Peppers· Cannellini Beans (3.5%) · Tomato Purée · Red Lentils · Lemon Juice· Wild Rice, Chorizo Pork Sausage (1%) (Pork (91%) · Curing Salt (Salt, Preservative: Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrate) Ground Smoked Paprika, Dried Milk, Dextrose, Antioxidant: E301 · Ground Nutmeg · Oregano) Garlic, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Red Chillies· Sea Salt, Ground Smoked Paprika, Cornflour, Turmeric, Oregano, Cracked Black Pepper.

Detailed analysis: why is Smoky chicken & chorizo not halal?

Our analysis indicates that Smoky chicken & chorizo is likely not suitable for a halal diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • pork
  • chorizo

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Chicken Breast (40%) Cooked Brown Rice (12%) (Water · Brown Rice) · Onions · Tomatoes · Red Peppers, Yellow Peppers· Cannellini Beans (3.5%) · Tomato Purée · Red Lentils · Lemon Juice· Wild Rice, Chorizo Pork Sausage (1%) (Pork (91%) · Curing Salt (Salt, Preservative: Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrate) Ground Smoked Paprika, Dried Milk, Dextrose, Antioxidant: E301 · Ground Nutmeg · Oregano) Garlic, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Red Chillies· Sea Salt, Ground Smoked Paprika, Cornflour, Turmeric, Oregano, Cracked Black Pepper.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Smoky chicken & chorizo contains 96 calories per 100g, with 12g of protein, 2g of fat, and 8g of carbohydrates (2g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a halal diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer halal-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Smoky chicken & chorizo Halal?

No, Smoky chicken & chorizo is generally not Halal because it contains pork, chorizo.

Does Smoky chicken & chorizo contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Chicken Breast (40%) Cooked Brown Rice (12%) (Water · Brown Rice) · Onions · Tomatoes · Red Peppers, Yellow Peppers· Cannellini Beans (3.5%) · Tomato ...

What are the nutritional facts of Smoky chicken & chorizo?

Smoky chicken & chorizo contains 96 calories per 100g, with 12g of protein, 8g of carbohydrates, and 2g of fat.

How much sugar is in Smoky chicken & chorizo?

Smoky chicken & chorizo lists 2 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).

Can I eat Smoky chicken & chorizo on a Halal diet?

No, Smoky chicken & chorizo is not recommended for a Halal diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Halal-certified alternatives.