AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 14 ingredients in sozai (oden), our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 13 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include black hanpen (made in japan), meat, cabbage, potato starch. Allergen notice: contains Eggs, Fish.
Why is sozai (oden) Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Logo: This product is considered doubtful due to meat, which may not consistently comply with halal guidelines. In-depth analysis, referencing international halal authorities, ensures careful evaluation. See the ingredient section for ingredient-level details.
Ingredient Analysis (14)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
black hanpen (made in japan) * | Halal |
meat Check for Halal logo | Doubtful |
cabbage Leafy vegetable; used raw or cooked. | Halal |
potato starch Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
egg white Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
squid * | Halal |
others * | Halal |
konjac Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E425 | Halal |
boiled quail eggs Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tarachikuwa * | Halal |
dashi (soy sauce, bonito flakes extract, kelp extract, shiitake mushroom extract) Edible seaweed rich in iodine. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium hydroxide Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
seasoning (including wheat, egg, soy, squid, and saury) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (2 allergens)
Eggs
FoundFish
FoundHealth Sense (9 conditions)
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains sodium hydroxide
Kidney Disease
RiskyReason: Contains potato starch
IBD/Crohn's
RiskyReason: Contains cabbage
PCOS
RiskyReason: Contains sodium hydroxide
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 sozai (oden) halal to eat?
Yes — sozai (oden) has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 14 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: meat. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Marumiya Foods Co., Ltd. products halal?
Marumiya Foods Co., Ltd. produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Marumiya Foods Co., Ltd. brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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