AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 55 ingredients in coloured icings, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 45 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 10 require further verification. Key ingredients include base sugar, palm rapeseed oil, water, emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). Allergen notice: contains Milk.
Why is coloured icings Doubtful?
- Halal Verification Recommended: The presence of lutein, ascorbyl palmitate, alpha, beta, gamma carotene, lutein, ascorbyl palmitate... makes the product doubtful under halal evaluation. This outcome is supported by in-depth analysis and compared against standards from halal authorities worldwide. For further insights, please visit the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (55)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
base sugar * | Halal |
palm rapeseed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lutein Food Colors E161B | Doubtful |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ascorbyl palmitate Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E304 | Doubtful |
preservative (potassium sorbate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbic acid Preservatives E200 | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
natural flavoring This natural flavor does not contain any alcohol in the final product. It is derived from natural sources and considered Halal when alcohol is not present. | Halal |
milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
alpha, beta, gamma carotene Food Colors E160A | Doubtful |
lutein Food Colors E161B | Doubtful |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ascorbyl palmitate Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E304 | Doubtful |
preservative (potassium sorbate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
betaapo8carotenal Food Colors E160E | Doubtful |
ascorbyl palmitate Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E304 | Doubtful |
preservative (potassium sorbate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ascorbyl palmitate Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E304 | Doubtful |
preservative (potassium sorbate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acid (citric acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural flavoring This natural flavor does not contain any alcohol in the final product. It is derived from natural sources and considered Halal when alcohol is not present. | Halal |
milk egg * | Halal |
ascorbyl palmitate Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E304 | Doubtful |
tocopherol-rich extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pink icing sunflower lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
color Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservative potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acid regulator citric acid Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural flavoring This natural flavor does not contain any alcohol in the final product. It is derived from natural sources and considered Halal when alcohol is not present. | Halal |
milk egg * | Halal |
antioxidant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ascorbyl palmitate Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E304 | Doubtful |
tocopherol-rich extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
topping sugar * | Halal |
rice flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickener (tragacanth) Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E413 | Halal |
colors (beetroot red, riboflavin) Root vegetable; deep red color. | Halal |
mixed carotenes Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spirulina concentrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
new confetti sugar * | Halal |
sunflower oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rice flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potato starch Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
radish extract Crunchy root; peppery flavor. | Halal |
blackcurrant extract * | Halal |
apple extract Fruits are Halal unless contaminated with alcohol or non-Halal processing. | Halal |
lemon Permissible unless contaminated. | Halal |
spirulina Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural vanilla flavoring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
safflower Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (1 allergens)
Milk
FoundHealth Sense (24 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains base sugar, new confetti sugar, topping sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Gout
RiskyReason: Contains pastel blue icing )
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 coloured icings halal to eat?
Yes — coloured icings has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 55 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
10 ingredients require further verification: lutein, ascorbyl palmitate, alpha, beta, gamma carotene, lutein, ascorbyl palmitate, betaapo8carotenal, ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbyl palmitate. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other KIRKLAND products halal?
KIRKLAND produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our KIRKLAND brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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