AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 21 ingredients in Scharfer Ketchup, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 21 ingredient raises concerns, while 19 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include water, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar.
Why is Scharfer Ketchup Haram?
- The inclusion of 'alcohol' renders this product Haram, irrespective of the other permissible ingredients. Our in-depth analysis, aligned with global halal organisations’ rulings, supports this decision. For clarity, see the ingredient section for the full review.
Ingredient Analysis (21)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tomato paste Botanically fruit but used as vegetable. | Halal |
vinegar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
modified starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
chili Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickening agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e415 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E415 | Halal |
e412 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E412 | Halal |
preservative Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e210 Preservatives E210 | Doubtful |
e200 Preservatives E200 | Halal |
acidity regulator Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e330 Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
spices Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sweetener Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
e955 Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
alcohol | Haram |
acetic acid Preservatives E260 | Halal |
modified corn starch Permissible unless processed with Haram additives. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Health Sense (21 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Smart Labels
Vegan
Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
No animal-derived ingredients found
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 Scharfer Ketchup halal to eat?
Yes — Scharfer Ketchup has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 21 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in Scharfer Ketchup are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: alcohol. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other GUNZ products halal?
GUNZ produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our GUNZ brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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