AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 19 ingredients in chocolate and vanilla flavored gelato decorated with cocoa fudge, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 18 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include rehydrated skimmed milk, sugar, cocoa flakes 10%, vegetable oils (coconut oil, sunflower seed oil).
Why is chocolate and vanilla flavored gelato decorated with cocoa fudge Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Mark: Our analysis identifies this product as doubtful due to the ingredient gelatin, which is currently under review in international halal guidelines. In-depth evaluation ensures accuracy. For further detail, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (19)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
rehydrated skimmed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa flakes 10% * | Halal |
vegetable oils (coconut oil, sunflower seed oil) All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
cocoa powder 15.9% (equal to 1.7% of the product) * | Halal |
emulsifiers: soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
coconut oil All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
cocoa powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dark chocolate 0.7% (equal to 1.5% in the gelato in chocolate) (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa powder) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifiers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickeners: sodium alginate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gelatin Check for Halal Logo E441 | Doubtful |
natural vanilla flavor 0.04% (equal to 0.08% in vanilla gelato) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavors Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
may contain eggs and nuts. Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gluten free. * | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Smart Labels
Vegan
Not Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
Contains animal-derived ingredients
Vegetarian
Not Vegetarian FriendlyCriteria: Excludes meat and seafood only
Contains meat or seafood ingredients
Pescatarian
Not Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
Contains meat ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
Is chocolate and vanilla flavored gelato decorated with cocoa fudge halal to eat?
Yes — chocolate and vanilla flavored gelato decorated with cocoa fudge has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 19 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: gelatin. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other DESPAR products halal?
DESPAR produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our DESPAR brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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