Is Monte Halal?
AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 20 ingredients in Monte, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 19 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include 0% sugar milk cream, chocolate-nut milk dessert with chocolate and hazelnuts ingredients: whole milk (58%), cream, sugar. Allergen notice: contains Milk.
Why is Monte Doubtful?
- Look for Halal Logo: The presence of carrageenan classifies this product as doubtful. In-depth analysis, referencing internationally recognised halal standards, confirms this status. For ingredient-specific transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (20)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
0% sugar milk cream Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
chocolate-nut milk dessert with chocolate and hazelnuts ingredients: whole milk (58%) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cream Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
low-fat cocoa powder (0.8%) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
hazelnut paste (0.5%) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
chocolate powder (0.5%) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carrageenan Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E407 | Doubtful |
locust bean gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium citrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavor Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
"It * | Halal |
law * | Halal |
at max * | Halal |
8°C best before: see print Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Zott * | Halal |
86690 Mertingen www.monte.com 6x55g 330g 06 Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
DE BY 77721 EG C/PET 21.07.21 H4 214453 Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (1 allergens)
Milk
FoundHealth Sense (20 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains 0% sugar milk cream, sugar
Lactose Intolerance
RiskyReason: Contains 0% sugar milk cream, chocolate-nut milk dessert with chocolate and hazelnuts ingredients: whole milk, cream
Kidney Disease
RiskyReason: Contains chocolate-nut milk dessert with chocolate and hazelnuts ingredients: whole milk
Anxiety/Insomnia
RiskyReason: Contains chocolate powder, chocolate-nut milk dessert with chocolate and hazelnuts ingredients: whole milk, low-fat cocoa powder
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 Monte halal to eat?
Yes — Monte 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?
1 ingredient requires further verification: carrageenan. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other zott products halal?
zott produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our zott brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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