Is Fondue Halal?
AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 9 ingredients in Fondue, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 9 ingredient raises concerns, while 7 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include Swiss cheese 55% (of which 75% Appenzeller cheese), wine, water, corn starch.
Why is Fondue Haram?
- This product is Haram owing to 'wine', an ingredient explicitly forbidden under Islamic dietary law. In-depth evaluation, aligned with international halal standards, ensures accurate classification. For more information, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (9)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Swiss cheese 55% (of which 75% Appenzeller cheese) * | Halal |
wine | Haram |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
cherry brandy Halal unless contaminated. | Halal |
e339 Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E339 | Doubtful |
cooking salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spices. Pasteurized * | Halal |
contains alcohol. Lactose content <0.1 g/100 g Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Health Sense (16 conditions)
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains cooking salt, melting salts
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains cooking salt
Lactose Intolerance
RiskyReason: Contains alcohol. lactose content <0.1 g/100 g, swiss cheese 55%
Liver Disease
RiskyReason: Contains alcohol. lactose content <0.1 g/100 g, white wine
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 Fondue halal to eat?
Yes — Fondue has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 9 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in Fondue are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: wine. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other alp-senn products halal?
alp-senn produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our alp-senn brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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