AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 51 ingredients in Sponge cake with lemon filling, topped with icing., our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 46 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 5 require further verification. Key ingredients include sugar, wheat flour, rapeseed oil, pasteurised egg. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Wheat.
Why is Sponge cake with lemon filling, topped with icing. Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Logo: This product is considered doubtful due to the presence of glycerol, glycerol, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, monoand diglycerides, whose halal status could not be fully verified. In-depth analysis, aligned with international halal authorities, ensures accuracy. For more insight, check the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (51)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rapeseed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pasteurised egg Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose-fructose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
stabilisers Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sorbitol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E420 | Halal |
glycerol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E422 | Doubtful |
palm fat Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
humectant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glycerol Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E422 | Doubtful |
sweetened condensed skimmed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
skimmed milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potato starch Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
maize starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
acidity regulators Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tricalcium citrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
tripotassium citrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
lemon zest Permissible unless contaminated. | Halal |
milk sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifiers Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sunflower lecithins Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60 Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E435 | Doubtful |
polyglycerol esters of fatty acids Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E475 | Doubtful |
monoand diglycerides Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E471 | Doubtful |
palm kernel oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rice starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raising agents Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucono-delta-lactone * | Halal |
sodium bicarbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
flavouring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
concentrated lemon juice Permissible unless contaminated. | Halal |
thickeners Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
guar gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium alginate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservative Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gelling agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
agar Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E406 | Halal |
pasteurised egg yolk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
colour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
beta-carotene Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sea salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
maltodextrin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
malted wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (2 allergens)
Milk
FoundWheat
FoundHealth Sense (25 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains agar, glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, milk sugar, sugar
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains salt, sea salt, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Gout
RiskyReason: Contains pasteurised egg, pasteurised egg yolk
Smart Labels
Vegan
Not Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
Contains animal-derived ingredients
Vegetarian
Vegetarian FriendlyCriteria: Excludes meat and seafood only
No restricted ingredients found
Pescatarian
Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
No restricted ingredients found
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sponge cake with lemon filling, topped with icing. halal to eat?
Yes — Sponge cake with lemon filling, topped with icing. has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 51 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
5 ingredients require further verification: glycerol, glycerol, polyoxyethane (20) sorbitan monostearate / polysorbate 60, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, monoand diglycerides. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other Tesco products halal?
Tesco produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our Tesco brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
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