AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 28 ingredients in natto, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 28 ingredient raises concerns, while 27 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include soybean, soybean (hokkaido), soybean (mixed prevention control), soybean culture.
Why is natto Haram?
- Because 'alcohol' is present, this product is classified as Haram. In-depth evaluation using globally recognised halal frameworks confirms the result. For more information, consult the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (28)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
soybean Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soybean (hokkaido) * | Halal |
soybean (mixed prevention control) * | Halal |
soybean culture * | Halal |
soy sauce Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soybean Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fructose glucose liquid sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mixed fructose glucose liquid sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vinegar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dried bonito extract (containing soybeans) * | Halal |
kelp extract Edible seaweed rich in iodine. | Halal |
alcohol | Haram |
seasoning (amino acids, etc.) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mustard Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vinegar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
starch syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidulant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
coloring (turmeric) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickening polysaccharide * | Halal |
flavor Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vitamin c Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natto 45g * | Halal |
sauce 5.8g * | Halal |
mustard 0.8g Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
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 natto halal to eat?
Yes — natto has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 28 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in natto are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: alcohol. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other あづま食品株式会社 products halal?
あづま食品株式会社 produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our あづま食品株式会社 brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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