AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 29 ingredients in shortbread with apricot fruit filling, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 27 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 2 require further verification. Key ingredients include wheat flour, apricot fruit filling 27%, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Eggs, Wheat.
Why is shortbread with apricot fruit filling Doubtful?
- Look for Halal Logo: The presence of chicken, chicken fillet (eu origin) classifies this product as doubtful. In-depth analysis, referencing internationally recognised halal standards, confirms this status. For ingredient-specific transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (29)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
apricot fruit filling 27% Halal and nutritious. | Halal |
glucose-fructose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
apricot puree concentrate 4% Halal and nutritious. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickening agent: pectins Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidity regulators: calcium citrates Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E333 | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
natural aroma Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vegetable fats (palm, palm kernel) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
chicken Check for Halal logo | Doubtful |
wheat starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
hazelnuts Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural vanilla aroma Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
eggs from barn Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
may contain traces of milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
and other nuts Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gluten Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
chicken fillet (eu origin) Check for Halal logo | Doubtful |
apricot Halal and nutritious. | Halal |
origin eu and non-eu * | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural aroma of vanilla Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
eggs of free-range chickens Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (4 allergens)
Milk
FoundEggs
FoundWheat
FoundGluten
FoundHealth Sense (22 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose-fructose syrup, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Celiac Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt, wheat flour, wheat starch
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 shortbread with apricot fruit filling halal to eat?
Yes — shortbread with apricot fruit filling has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 29 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
2 ingredients require further verification: chicken, chicken fillet (eu origin). The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other NORMA products halal?
NORMA produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our NORMA brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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