Is Maltesers Halal?
AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 17 ingredients in Maltesers, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 15 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 2 require further verification. Key ingredients include Sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter, glucose syrup. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten.
Why is Maltesers Doubtful?
- Verify Halal Logo: Because e492, e341 is present, this product is labelled doubtful. In-depth analysis referencing international halal frameworks confirms the assessment. For ingredient-level clarity, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (17)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
barley malt extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa mass Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm fat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey permeate (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk fat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e492 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E492 | Doubtful |
palm kernel fat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e341 Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E341 | Doubtful |
wheat gluten Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey powder (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glazing agent (pectins). Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (3 allergens)
Milk
FoundWheat
FoundGluten
FoundHealth Sense (22 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose syrup, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains barley malt extract, salt, wheat flour, wheat gluten
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 Maltesers halal to eat?
Yes — Maltesers 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?
2 ingredients require further verification: e492, e341. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other mars-food products halal?
mars-food produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our mars-food 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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