AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 38 ingredients in Red mature Cheddar and medium Cheddar cheeses mixed with mustard mayonnaise and gherkins, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 37 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include water, wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron.
Why is Red mature Cheddar and medium Cheddar cheeses mixed with mustard mayonnaise and gherkins Doubtful?
- Look for Halal Certification: Our system marks this product as doubtful because tartaric acid is under review in international halal guidelines. The conclusion is supported by in-depth analysis referencing global halal frameworks. For detailed ingredient-level information, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (38)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
iron Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
niacin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thiamin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
red Leicester cheese (with colour: annatto norbixin) (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rye flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spinach Iron-rich leafy green. | Halal |
cabbage Leafy vegetable; used raw or cooked. | Halal |
red mature cheddar cheese (with colour: annatto norbixin) (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
medium cheddar cheese (milk) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
onion Bulb vegetable; base for many dishes. | Halal |
rapeseed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
beetroot Root vegetable; deep red color. | Halal |
cider vinegar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gherkin * | Halal |
spirit vinegar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat gluten Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cornflour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dill Feathery herb used in pickling and seafood dishes. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mustard flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pasteurised egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
yeast Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
malted barley flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pasteurised egg yolk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tartaric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E334 | Doubtful |
potato starch Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
mustard bran Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
malt vinegar (barley) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
concentrated lemon juice Permissible unless contaminated. | Halal |
acidity regulator (acetic acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
ground turmeric * | Halal |
brown mustard seeds Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm oil 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 Red mature Cheddar and medium Cheddar cheeses mixed with mustard mayonnaise and gherkins halal to eat?
Yes — Red mature Cheddar and medium Cheddar cheeses mixed with mustard mayonnaise and gherkins has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 38 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: tartaric acid. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other tesco products halal?
tesco produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our tesco brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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