AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 11 ingredients in Shaks, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 9 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 2 require further verification. Key ingredients include gum arabic, glucose syrup, gelatin, food acids: citric acid.
Why is Shaks Doubtful?
- Verify Halal Logo: Because gelatin, lactic acid is present, this product is labelled doubtful. In-depth analysis referencing international halal frameworks confirms the assessment. For ingredient-level clarity, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (11)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
gum arabic Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gelatin Check for Halal Logo E441 | Doubtful |
food acids: citric acid Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lactic acid Preservatives E270 | Doubtful |
humectant sorbitol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E420 | Halal |
coloring fruit and vegetable concentrates (sweet potato, radish, apple, saffron) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spirulina extract for coloring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavors Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glazing agents: white and yellow beeswax Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E901 | Halal |
carnauba wax Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Health Sense (6 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose syrup
Osteoporosis
RiskyReason: Contains coloring fruit and vegetable concentrates
IBS
RiskyReason: Contains humectant sorbitol
Epilepsy
RiskyReason: Contains glucose syrup
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 Shaks halal to eat?
Yes — Shaks has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 11 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
2 ingredients require further verification: gelatin, lactic acid. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
How was this product analyzed?
Halal AI uses artificial intelligence to read and cross-reference every ingredient against halal databases and E-code references. You can also scan any product yourself using the free Halal AI app.
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