Is Mars Ice Cream Halal?
AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 20 ingredients in Mars Ice Cream, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 18 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 2 require further verification. Key ingredients include Skim milk (17%), glucose syrup, sugar, cream (milk) (14%). Allergen notice: contains Milk.
Why is Mars Ice Cream Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Logo: This product contains e471, e407, which is classified as doubtful due to uncertainty in its halal status. Our in-depth analysis, aligned with international halal authorities, marks the product as questionable. For further details, please consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (20)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
Skim milk (17%) * | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cream (milk) (14%) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm fat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sweetened condensed skim milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
coconut fat All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
cocoa mass Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skim milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
barley malt extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
clarified butter (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey permeate (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk sugar (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
low-fat cocoa powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e471 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E471 | Doubtful |
e407 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E407 | Doubtful |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vanilla extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural flavor (milk). (May contain: peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts). Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (1 allergens)
Milk
FoundHealth Sense (19 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose syrup, milk sugar, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains barley malt extract, salt
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 Mars Ice Cream halal to eat?
Yes — Mars Ice Cream has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 20 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
2 ingredients require further verification: e471, e407. 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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