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"cochineal": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh)
- "cochineal": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?
- "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 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)
Milk Chocolate (38%) (Sugar, Milk Solids, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass Vegetable Oil, Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, E476), Flavour), Wheat Flour, Sugar Vegetable Oill (Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Antioxidant (E307b From Soy), Golden Syrup, Food Colours (Caramel II, Beet Red, Cochineal, Annatto), Wheat Starch, Cocoa Pavoler, Salt, Baking Powder, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Flavour.
Why can't we give a definite answer for Tim Tam Original?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Tim Tam Original fits a halal diet. Reasons:
- "cochineal": a red colouring made from insects, rejected by most certifiers (Mushbooh) What is E120?
- "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 Tim Tam Original 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 Original contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Milk Chocolate (38%) (Sugar, Milk Solids, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass Vegetable Oil, Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, E476), Flavour), Wheat Flour, Sugar Veget...
What are the nutritional facts of Tim Tam Original?
Tim Tam Original contains 0 calories per 100g, with 1g of protein, 65g of carbohydrates, and 27g of fat.
How much sugar is in Tim Tam Original?
Tim Tam Original lists 46 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).
Can I eat Tim Tam Original on a Halal diet?
We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Tim Tam Original fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.