AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 40 ingredients in Don Pancho, the Authentic Choice, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 38 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 2 require further verification. Key ingredients include whole grain wheat flour, water, soybean oil shortening, salt. Allergen notice: contains Wheat, Soy.
Why is Don Pancho, the Authentic Choice Doubtful?
- Verify Halal Logo: Our review marks this product as doubtful, as sodium stearoyl2lactylate, sodium stearoyl2lactylate may not consistently comply with halal requirements. In-depth analysis aligned with worldwide halal standards supports this status. To see more, review the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (40)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
whole grain wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soybean oil shortening Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
baking soda Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium aluminum phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium propionate Preservatives E282 | Halal |
mono- and di-glycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cornstarch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
guar gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
enzymes Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fumaric acid Preservatives E297 | Halal |
sodium stearoyl2lactylate Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E481 | Doubtful |
enriched wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sulphites Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
microcrystalline cellulose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dicalcium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whole grain wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soybean oil shortening Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
baking soda Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium aluminum phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium propionate Preservatives E282 | Halal |
mono- and diglycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cornstarch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
guar gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
enzymes Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fumaric acid Preservatives E297 | Halal |
sodium stearoyl2lactylate Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E481 | Doubtful |
enriched wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sulphites Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
microcrystalline cellulose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dicalcium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (2 allergens)
Wheat
FoundSoy
FoundHealth Sense (21 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, soybean oil shortening
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains enriched wheat flour, salt, wheat starch, whole grain wheat 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 Don Pancho, the Authentic Choice halal to eat?
Yes — Don Pancho, the Authentic Choice has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 40 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
2 ingredients require further verification: sodium stearoyl2lactylate, sodium stearoyl2lactylate. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Don Pancho products halal?
Don Pancho produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Don Pancho brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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