AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 15 ingredients in Barcel, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 14 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include Corn masa flour (processed with lime), soybean and/or palm and/or canola oil, maltodextrin, iodized salt. Allergen notice: contains Soy.
Why is Barcel Doubtful?
- Verify Halal Logo: This product is labelled doubtful because artificial flavors may not fully comply with halal requirements. In-depth analysis aligned with international halal authorities confirms this outcome. For further details, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (15)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Corn masa flour (processed with lime) Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
soybean and/or palm and/or canola oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
maltodextrin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
iodized salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
monosodium glutamate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
onion powder Bulb vegetable; base for many dishes. | Halal |
artificial flavors | Doubtful |
artificial colors (red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5, and blue 1 lake) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
garlic powder Used for flavoring; discouraged before prayers due to odor. | Halal |
acacia gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tocopherol Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mannitol. Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E421 | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (1 allergens)
Soy
FoundHealth Sense (17 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains dextrose, maltodextrin, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains iodized salt, monosodium glutamate
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains iodized salt, maltodextrin
IBD/Crohn's
RiskyReason: Contains corn masa flour
Smart Labels
Vegan
Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
No animal-derived ingredients found
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 Barcel halal to eat?
Yes — Barcel has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 15 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: artificial flavors. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other barcel-usa-llc products halal?
barcel-usa-llc produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our barcel-usa-llc brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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