AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 22 ingredients in Fancy cakes, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 18 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 4 require further verification. Key ingredients include Sugar, corn syrup, enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate [vitamin B1], riboflavin [vitamin B2], folic acid), water. Allergen notice: contains Soy.
Why is Fancy cakes Doubtful?
- Check Halal Certification: This product contains sorbitan monostearate, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60, artificial flavors, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monooleate / polysorbate 80., which may not fully comply with halal standards. In-depth analysis referencing international halal organisations ensures accuracy. For ingredient-level clarity, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (22)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn syrup Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate [vitamin B1], riboflavin [vitamin B2], folic acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm and palm kernel oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm and soybean oils with tbhq and citric acid to protect flavor Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrose. contains 2% or less of each of the following: soy flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soybean oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
egg whites Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono - and diglycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbitan monostearate Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E491 | Doubtful |
soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
sorbic acid (to preserve freshness) Preservatives E200 | Halal |
artificial color Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E435 | Doubtful |
artificial flavors | Doubtful |
polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monooleate / polysorbate 80. Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E433 | Doubtful |
potato starch. Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (1 allergens)
Soy
FoundHealth Sense (25 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains corn syrup, dextrose. 2% or less of each of the following: soy flour, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, whey
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 Fancy cakes halal to eat?
Yes — Fancy cakes has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 22 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
4 ingredients require further verification: sorbitan monostearate, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60, artificial flavors, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monooleate / polysorbate 80.. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other little-debbie products halal?
little-debbie produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our little-debbie brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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