AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 19 ingredients in spicy sauce, our AI classified this product as Haram. 1 of 19 ingredient raises concerns, while 18 are clearly permissible. Key ingredients include water, nabina (25%), alcohol, modified starch.
Why is spicy sauce Haram?
- Due to the presence of 'alcohol', this product is Haram. Our in-depth evaluation, benchmarked against international halal authorities, ensures accuracy. For more details, check the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (19)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
nabina (25%) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
alcohol | Haram |
modified starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pasteurized egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cream powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pasteurized egg yolk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickener (guar gum, xanthan gum) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cayenne pepper Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
extract of paprika Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavors Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric fiber Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
garlic powder Used for flavoring; discouraged before prayers due to odor. | Halal |
pepper Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mustard flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lemon juice concentrate Permissible unless contaminated. | Halal |
antioxidant (EDTA) Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
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 spicy sauce halal to eat?
Yes — spicy sauce has been analyzed and classified as Haram. Each of its 19 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Which ingredients in spicy sauce are concerning?
The following ingredient is flagged: alcohol. Check the ingredient table above for full details.
Are other Unilever products halal?
Unilever produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Unilever brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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