Is General Tso's Spicy Chicken Halal?
AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 47 ingredients in General Tso's Spicy Chicken, our AI classified this product as Haram. 4 of 47 ingredients raise concerns, while 41 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include Broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers, onions. Fried rice: water. Allergen notice: contains Wheat, Soy, Sesame.
Why is General Tso's Spicy Chicken Haram?
- Due to the presence of 'alcohol, alcohol, alcohol, alcohol', this product is Haram. Our in-depth evaluation, benchmarked against international halal authorities, ensures accuracy. For more details, check the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (47)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Broccoli Cruciferous vegetable; high in vitamin C. | Halal |
carrots Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
red bell peppers Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
onions. Fried rice: water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rice Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
alcohol | Haram |
alcohol | Haram |
canola oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
onions Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ginger Root spice; mentioned in Quran as blessed. | Halal |
sesame seed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
alcohol | Haram |
garlic. General Tso sauce: water Used for flavoring; discouraged before prayers due to odor. | Halal |
alcohol | Haram |
sake (water, rice, salt) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tapioca syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fructose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified food starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
canola oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
contains 2% or less of the following: seasoning (flavor, potassium chloride, yeast, yeast extract, canola oil) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
chicken Check for Halal logo | Doubtful |
vinegar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sesame seeds Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spices Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
garlic powder Used for flavoring; discouraged before prayers due to odor. | Halal |
chicken Check for Halal logo | Doubtful |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
rice starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
contains 2% or less of the following: dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sunflower oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rice flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sea salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
seasoning (sea salt, turbinado sugar, sodium carbonate, natural flavoring) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yellow corn flour Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
spices Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yeast Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
extractives of paprika Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yeast extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
xanthan gum. Breading is set in vegetable oil. Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (3 allergens)
Wheat
FoundSoy
FoundSesame
FoundHealth Sense (27 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains 2% or less of the following: dextrose, fructose, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains garlic. general tso sauce: water, salt, sauce, sea salt, soy sauce
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sea salt, wheat flour, yeast
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 General Tso's Spicy Chicken halal to eat?
Yes — General Tso's Spicy Chicken has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 47 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in General Tso's Spicy Chicken are concerning?
The following ingredients are flagged: alcohol, alcohol, alcohol, alcohol. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other tai-pei products halal?
tai-pei produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our tai-pei brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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