AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 6 ingredients in soy sauce (honjozo), our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 6 ingredient raises concerns, while 5 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include salt, defatted soybean (produced in Mexico or domestically or Australia), wheat, fructose glucose syrup.
Why is soy sauce (honjozo) 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 (6)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
defatted soybean (produced in Mexico or domestically or Australia) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fructose glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
soybeans Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
alcohol | Haram |
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 soy sauce (honjozo) halal to eat?
Yes — soy sauce (honjozo) has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 6 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in soy sauce (honjozo) are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: alcohol. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other キッコーマン products halal?
キッコーマン produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our キッコーマン brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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