AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 17 ingredients in m&m's, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 16 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include milk chocolate (72%) ingredients: sugar, cocoa paste, skimmed milk, cocoa butter. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Soy.
Why is m&m's Doubtful?
- Look for Halal Logo: The inclusion of e162 makes this product doubtful. Our in-depth evaluation, guided by internationally recognised halal certification standards, supports this classification. For more information, check the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (17)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
milk chocolate (72%) ingredients: sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa paste Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk fats Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm fat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
shea butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrin Starch derivatives E1400 | Halal |
emulsifier lecithin of soy Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e162 Food Colors E162 | Doubtful |
coating agent (carnauba wax) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
aroma Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (2 allergens)
Milk
FoundSoy
FoundHealth Sense (22 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose syrup, milk chocolate ingredients: sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains palm oil, salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, whey
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 m&m's halal to eat?
Yes — m&m's 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: e162. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Mars products halal?
Mars produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Mars brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
Halal AI uses artificial intelligence to read and cross-reference every ingredient against halal databases and E-code references. You can also scan any product yourself using the free Halal AI app.
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