AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 17 ingredients in Hot chocolate, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 16 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include sugar, dairy product solids, cocoa (processed with alkali), coconut oil. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Soy.
Why is Hot chocolate Doubtful?
- Verify Halal Logo: This product is doubtful because artificial flavors could not be fully verified as halal. In-depth evaluation, guided by globally trusted halal frameworks, supports this cautious classification. See the ingredient section for full details.
Ingredient Analysis (17)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dairy product solids * | Halal |
cocoa (processed with alkali) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
coconut oil All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
corn syrup solids Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
whey protein concentrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
less than 2% of: salt * | Halal |
carboxymethylcellulose sodium Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
artificial flavors | Doubtful |
sodium caseinate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
maltodextrin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono- and diglycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dipotassium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skim milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gum arabic Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cream. value* contains milk. may contain traces of soy. Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (2 allergens)
Milk
FoundSoy
FoundHealth Sense (18 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains carboxymethylcellulose sodium, less than 2% of: salt, sodium caseinate
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains less than 2% of: salt, maltodextrin
Lactose Intolerance
RiskyReason: Contains cream. value* milk. traces of soy., skim milk powder, sodium caseinate, whey protein concentrate
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 Hot chocolate halal to eat?
Yes — Hot chocolate has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 17 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: artificial flavors. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other great-value products halal?
great-value produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our great-value brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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