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"cochineal": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?
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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, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Palm Oil (Contains Soy), Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Partially Inverted Refiners Syrup, Colours (Ammonia Caramel, Beetroot Red, Cochineal), Vegetable Fats (Shea and/or Sal), Starch (Wheat), Milk Fat, Raising Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Cocoa Powder (0.3%), Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithins, E476), Salt, Flavouring, Flour Treatment Agent (E223 (Sulphites)).
Why can't we give a definite answer for Tim Tam?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Tim Tam fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "cochineal": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?
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 Tim Tam Halal?
We cannot say for certain. "cochineal": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Tim Tam contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Palm Oil (Contains Soy), Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, C...
What are the nutritional facts of Tim Tam?
Tim Tam contains 525 calories per 100g, with 4.2g of protein, 65.7g of carbohydrates, and 26.9g of fat.
How much sugar is in Tim Tam?
Tim Tam lists 45.5 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 Tim Tam ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Tim Tam is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Can I eat Tim Tam on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Tim Tam fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.