AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 114 ingredients in red velvet mini cake, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 114 ingredient raises concerns, while 109 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include cream, milk, cellulose gel, carrageenan. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Wheat, Soy.
Why is red velvet mini cake Haram?
- This product is Haram as it contains 'cochineal (carmine)', an ingredient not allowed under Islamic dietary law. In-depth analysis ensures accuracy, using internationally recognised halal standards. For transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (114)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
cream Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cellulose gel Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carrageenan Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E407 | Doubtful |
cellulose gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cream cheese Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk ingredients * | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
bacterial culture Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carob bean gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugars Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
icing sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
red velvet cake mix * | Halal |
flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
cocoa powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium bicarbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium acid pyrophosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
canola oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sunflower oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
monocalcium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
canola oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
liquid whole egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mascarpone cheese * | Halal |
cream Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skim milk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fructose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tapioca starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium chloride Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural flavour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
guar gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
monoglycerides Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
xanthan gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
graham crumb meal * | Halal |
flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugars Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
brown sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
blackstrap molasses Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
graham flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
canola Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified palm oil shortening Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
baking powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
gelatin Check for Halal Logo E441 | Doubtful |
soybean Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
canola oil margarine * | Halal |
flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural flavour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cochineal (carmine) | Haram |
xanthan gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cinnamon Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugars Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
chocolate cake mix * | Halal |
flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
modified milk ingredients * | Halal |
wheat starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium bicarbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium acid pyrophosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
canola oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sunflower oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cellulose gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
monocalcium phosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
guar gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural flavour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
crushed chocolate cookies with filling * | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
palm kernel oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
blend Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
corn flour Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium bicarbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural flavour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
canola oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
semi-sweet chocolate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugars Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
unsweetened chocolate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cocoa butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soy lecithin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk ingredients * | Halal |
liquid whole egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
coconut oil All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gelatin Check for Halal Logo E441 | Doubtful |
natural flavour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glaze * | Halal |
glucose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carrageenan Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E407 | Doubtful |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
calcium chloride Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (3 allergens)
Milk
FoundWheat
FoundSoy
FoundHealth Sense (32 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains blackstrap molasses, brown sugar, dextrose, fructose, glucose, icing sugar, sugar, sugars
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains graham crumb meal, graham flour, salt, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains modified palm oil, modified palm oil shortening, palm oil, salt
Gout
RiskyReason: Contains soybean
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
Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
No restricted ingredients found
Frequently Asked Questions
Is red velvet mini cake halal to eat?
Yes — red velvet mini cake has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 114 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in red velvet mini cake are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: cochineal (carmine). Check the ingredient table above for full details.
How was this product analyzed?
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