AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 48 ingredients in red velvet cup cake 6 pack, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 48 ingredient raises concerns, while 41 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include enriched wheat flour (wheat flour), calcium carbonate, iron, thiamin.
Why is red velvet cup cake 6 pack Haram?
- This item is ruled Haram because it contains 'carmine', which is strictly prohibited. In-depth analysis guided by internationally recognised halal organisations confirms this result. Consult the ingredient section for ingredient-level insight.
Ingredient Analysis (48)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
enriched wheat flour (wheat flour) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium carbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
iron Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thiamin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
nicotinamide * | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whole egg powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetarian whey powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyglycerol esters of fatty acids Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E475 | Doubtful |
sodium stearoyl lactate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
stabilisers: xanthan gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carboxyl methyl cellulose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavouring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
anticaking agents: tricalcium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium chloride Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
colour cochineal * | Halal |
rapeseed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cream cheese icing sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rapeseed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cream cheese powder (milk)(7.5%) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
humectant sorbitol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E420 | Halal |
emulsifiers: sodium phosphates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium citrates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E435 | Doubtful |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavouring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidity regulator citric acid Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservative potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
colour: carotenes Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
icing sugar: (sucrose) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
anticaking agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium phosphates Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E341 | Doubtful |
glimmer hearts: sugar * | Doubtful |
sunflower oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potato starch Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
rice flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
colours Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
riboflavin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carmine | Haram |
iron oxide Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carrier potassium aluminion silicate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
shellac Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E904 | Doubtful |
valentine hearts sugar * | Doubtful |
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 velvet cup cake 6 pack halal to eat?
Yes — red velvet cup cake 6 pack has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 48 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in red velvet cup cake 6 pack are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: carmine. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other kirkland products halal?
kirkland produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our kirkland brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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