AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 26 ingredients in banana loaf cake, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 25 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Wheat.
Why is banana loaf cake Doubtful?
- Check Halal Logo Carefully: This item falls under the doubtful category because it contains glycerol, whose halal compliance is uncertain. In-depth analysis, guided by international halal frameworks, confirms this classification. For transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (26)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
iron Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
niacin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thiamin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
banana puree Naturally Halal; rich in potassium. | Halal |
banana Naturally Halal; rich in potassium. | Halal |
invert sugar syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rapeseed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
humectant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glycerol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E422 | Doubtful |
sodium carbonates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium hydrogen carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
disodium diphosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
colour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
plain caramel | Halal |
whey powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium propionate Preservatives E282 | Halal |
maize starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidity regulator Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dark brown sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dark brown soft sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (2 allergens)
Milk
FoundWheat
FoundHealth Sense (18 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains dark brown soft sugar, dark brown sugar, invert sugar syrup
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains disodium diphosphate, sodium carbonates
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains wheat flour
Lactose Intolerance
RiskyReason: Contains milk, wheat flour, whey powder
Smart Labels
Vegan
Not Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
Contains animal-derived ingredients
Vegetarian
Vegetarian FriendlyCriteria: Excludes meat and seafood only
No restricted ingredients found
Pescatarian
Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
No restricted ingredients found
Frequently Asked Questions
Is banana loaf cake halal to eat?
Yes — banana loaf cake has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 26 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: glycerol. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Co-op products halal?
Co-op produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Co-op brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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