Is ultimate vanilla cake: golden sponge cakes layered with raspberry jam and vanilla buttermilk buttercream, decorated with icing, vanilla buttermilk buttercream and sugar sprinkles Halal?
AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 80 ingredients in ultimate vanilla cake: golden sponge cakes layered with raspberry jam and vanilla buttermilk buttercream, decorated with icing, vanilla buttermilk buttercream and sugar sprinkles, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 77 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 3 require further verification. Key ingredients include golden sponge, sponge mix, sugar, fortified wheat flour. Allergen notice: contains Milk, Wheat.
Why is ultimate vanilla cake: golden sponge cakes layered with raspberry jam and vanilla buttermilk buttercream, decorated with icing, vanilla buttermilk buttercream and sugar sprinkles Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Mark: Our analysis labels this product as doubtful, as it contains polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl2lactylate, lutein, whose halal status is debated internationally. In-depth review ensures accuracy, prepared under frameworks from global halal organisations. For full details, check the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (80)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
golden sponge * | Halal |
sponge mix * | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fortified wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
wheat flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
calcium carbonates * | Halal |
iron Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
niacin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thiamin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
rapeseed oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
free range whole egg powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
emulsifiers Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
polyglycerol esters of fatty acids Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E475 | Doubtful |
sodium stearoyl2lactylate Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E481 | Doubtful |
raising agents Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
disodium diphosphate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sodium bicarbonate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
salt Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
dextrose Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
whey powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
milk Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
preservative Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
potassium sorbate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
buttercream covering & decoration * | Halal |
butter Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
buttermilk powder Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
maize starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
vanilla extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
icing Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sulphur dioxide Preservatives E220 | Halal |
acids Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucono-delta-lactone * | Halal |
monopotassium tartrate * | Halal |
gelling agent Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
agar Thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers E406 | Halal |
natural flavouring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
colour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
curcumin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raspberry jam Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glucose-fructose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
raspberry purée Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pectins Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
trisodium citrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
apricot jam Halal and nutritious. | Halal |
apricot purée Halal and nutritious. | Halal |
sugar sprinkles * | Halal |
maize starch Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fruit and vegetable concentrates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
radish Crunchy root; peppery flavor. | Halal |
sweet potato Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
apple Fruits are Halal unless contaminated with alcohol or non-Halal processing. | Halal |
carrots Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spirulina concentrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
glazing agents * | Halal |
coconut oil All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
beeswax Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E901 | Halal |
lutein Food Colors E161B | Doubtful |
paprika extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
coconut oil All parts (water, milk, flesh) are Halal. | Halal |
hibiscus concentrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
coloured sugar decorations * | Halal |
rice flour Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
water Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
shea oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
spirulina concentrate Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
natural flavouring Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
fruit and vegetable concentrates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
apple Fruits are Halal unless contaminated with alcohol or non-Halal processing. | Halal |
radish Crunchy root; peppery flavor. | Halal |
sweet potato Starchy tuber; versatile in cooking. | Halal |
blackcurrants Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
paprika extract Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
curcumin Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
thickener Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
cellulose gum Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Allergy Warning (2 allergens)
Milk
FoundWheat
FoundHealth Sense (31 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains agar, coloured sugar decorations, dextrose, glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, sugar sprinkles
Hypertension
RiskyReason: Contains disodium diphosphate, salt, sodium bicarbonate, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, trisodium citrate
Heart Disease
RiskyReason: Contains salt
Gout
RiskyReason: Contains beeswax
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 ultimate vanilla cake: golden sponge cakes layered with raspberry jam and vanilla buttermilk buttercream, decorated with icing, vanilla buttermilk buttercream and sugar sprinkles halal to eat?
Yes — ultimate vanilla cake: golden sponge cakes layered with raspberry jam and vanilla buttermilk buttercream, decorated with icing, vanilla buttermilk buttercream and sugar sprinkles has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 80 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
3 ingredients require further verification: polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl2lactylate, lutein. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other DUNNES STORES products halal?
DUNNES STORES produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our DUNNES STORES brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
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