AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 18 ingredients in Happy Cherry, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 18 ingredient raises concerns, while 16 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include glucose syrup, sugar, gelatin, dextrose.
Why is Happy Cherry Haram?
- This product is Haram as it contains 'carmine', an ingredient not allowed under Islamic dietary law. In-depth analysis ensures accuracy, using internationally recognised halal standards. For transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (18)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gelatin Check for Halal Logo E441 | Doubtful |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidifier: citric acid Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavors Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
concentrates of fruits and plants: apple Fruits are Halal unless contaminated with alcohol or non-Halal processing. | Halal |
kiwi Halal unless processed with non-Halal additives. | Halal |
spinach Iron-rich leafy green. | Halal |
nettle * | Halal |
safflower Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spirulina Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fruit extract (carob) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
invert sugar syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carmine | Haram |
anthocyanins Food Colors E163 | Halal |
coating agents: beeswax white and yellow Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E901 | Halal |
carnauba wax Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Health Sense (14 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains dextrose, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, sugar
Kidney Disease
RiskyReason: Contains spinach
IBD/Crohn's
RiskyReason: Contains concentrates of fruits and plants: apple
PCOS
RiskyReason: Contains sugar
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
Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
No restricted ingredients found
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Happy Cherry halal to eat?
Yes — Happy Cherry has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 18 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in Happy Cherry are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: carmine. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other haribo products halal?
haribo produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our haribo brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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