AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 55 ingredients in Fortnum's Favourites Chocolate Selection, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 54 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include milk chocolate (64%), sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder.
Why is Fortnum's Favourites Chocolate Selection Doubtful?
- Verify Halal Logo: The inclusion of pectin places this product in the doubtful category. In-depth evaluation, referencing globally recognised halal organisations, supports this classification. For transparency, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (55)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
milk chocolate (64%) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whole milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa mass Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifier Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soya lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural vanilla flavouring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
hazelnuts Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
brazil nuts Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable fat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sunflower Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
olive Mentioned in the Quran (24:35); blessed fruit. | Halal |
coconut All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
whole milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sweetened condensed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
walnuts * | Halal |
sweetened condensed skimmed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
alkalised cocoa powder * | Halal |
fat-reduced cocoa powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa mass Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
butter oil (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifiers Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rapeseed lecithin * | Halal |
soya lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono and diglycerides of fatty acids Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural flavourings Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sea salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fortnum's piccadilly coffee Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
freeze-dried coffee Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fortnum's countess grey tea Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tea Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
orange flavouring Citrus fruits are Halal. | Halal |
marigold petals * | Halal |
bergamot flavouring * | Halal |
raising agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
bicarbonate of soda Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
orange oil Citrus fruits are Halal. | Halal |
natural vanilla flavouring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickener Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pectin Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E440A | Doubtful |
colours Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
iron oxide Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
beetroot red Root vegetable; deep red color. | Halal |
curcumin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
madagascan vanilla seeds * | Halal |
lemon oil Permissible unless contaminated. | Halal |
bergamot oil * | Halal |
gold leaf Food Colors E175 | Halal |
rice flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk solids Permissible in Islam. | 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 Fortnum's Favourites Chocolate Selection halal to eat?
Yes — Fortnum's Favourites Chocolate Selection 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?
1 ingredient requires further verification: pectin. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Fortnum's products halal?
Fortnum's produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Fortnum's brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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