White ice cream

White ice cream

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Target diet: Halal

White ice cream · Halal

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"e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh)

  • "e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh) What is E471?
  • "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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On the label

Reconstituted skimmed milksugarcocoa buttercoconut oilvegetable fatssheapalmglucose syrup

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
230 kcal
Fat
14 g
Saturated fat
9.8 g
high
Carbohydrates
24 g
Sugars
22 g
Protein
1.7 g
Salt
0.1 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, 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)

Reconstituted skimmed milk, sugar, cocoa butter, coconut oil, honeycombed cocoa coated centres (sugar, vegetable fats (shea, palm), glucose syrup, fat reduced cocoa powder, barley malt extract, skimmed milk powder, starch, wheat flour, raising agents (E341, E501, E500), wheat gluten, whey powder (milk), salt, emulsifier (E322)), glucose syrup, whole milk powder, water, whey powder (milk), anhydrous milk fat, barley malt extract, emulsifiers (E471, E322, E476), stabilisers (E410, E412), natural vanilla flavouring. May contain peanuts, nuts, eggs and soya.

Why can't we give a definite answer for White ice cream?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether White ice cream fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh) What is E471?
  • "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 White ice cream Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "e471": an emulsifier made from plant oils or animal fat; the E-number is identical either way (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does White ice cream contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Reconstituted skimmed milk, sugar, cocoa butter, coconut oil, honeycombed cocoa coated centres (sugar, vegetable fats (shea, palm), glucose syrup, fat...

What are the nutritional facts of White ice cream?

White ice cream contains 230 calories per 100g, with 1.7g of protein, 24g of carbohydrates, and 14g of fat.

How much sugar is in White ice cream?

White ice cream lists 22 g of sugar per 100 g.

Is White ice cream ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, White ice cream is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat White ice cream on a Halal diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that White ice cream fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.