Is Chilli and Lime Fried Maize Snack Halal?
MUSHBOOH
It has flavour enhancers E627, E631 and E635, and the label does not say which source was used.
Hanafi — their opinion: the process transforms it, so they allow it.
Shafi, Maliki, Jafari, Hanbali, Zaydi, Ibadi — their opinion: the source is rarely named, so they prefer to avoid it until it is clear.
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Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Chilli and Lime Fried Maize Snack for halal compliance:
✅Monosodium glutamateHALAL
✅Citric acidHALAL
✅Gum arabicHALAL
4 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 0 Halal · ⚠️ 4 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: June 05, 2026 · Last checked: July 15, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
NUTRITION TYPIC ENERGY (kJ, (kcal) PER 100 g 2130 511 FAT OF WHICH SATURATES 29 g 27 g CARBOHYDRATE 53 g OF WHICH SUGARS 1.7 g FIBRE 6.2g PROTEIN 5.6 g CR SERVING 30g)* 639 153 8.8 g 0.8 g 16 g 05 g 1.8g 1.7 g 0.19 g SALT 0.63 g * THIS PACK CONTAINS 6 SERVINGS. CHILLI AND LIME FLAVOUR FRIED MAIZE SNACK INGREDIENTS: PRECOOKED MAIZE FLOUR, VEGETABLE OILS IN VARIABLE PROPORTIONS (SUNFLOWER, MAIZE), MALTODEXTRIN, STARCH, ACIDITY REGULATOR (CITRIC ACID, FLAVOURING FLAVOUR ENHANCERS (POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE), SALT, SAURANT CONCENTRATES, EMUSE CUR L AND LIME (0.005%), CHILLI (0.02%), COLOUR (PAPRIKA EXTRACT), ANTIOXIDANT (TOCOPHEROL-RICH EXTRACT). MAY CONTAIN SOYA, MILK AND CEREALS CONTAINING GLUTEN. STORE IN COOL AND DRY PLACE. PACKAGED IN…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chilli and Lime Fried Maize Snack halal?
Chilli and Lime Fried Maize Snack is MUSHBOOH. It has flavour enhancers E627, E631 and E635, and the label does not say which source was used. Hanafi — their opinion: the process transforms it, so they allow it. Shafi, Maliki, Jafari, Hanbali, Zaydi, Ibadi — their opinion: the source is rarely named, so they prefer to avoid…
Can Muslims eat Chilli and Lime Fried Maize Snack?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Chilli and Lime Fried Maize Snack is classified as MUSHBOOH. It is doubtful — some ingredients may come from either halal or non-halal sources. Islamic scholars generally advise caution. Consult a halal authority or contact the manufacturer for clarification.
What ingredients are in Chilli and Lime Fried Maize Snack?
Key ingredients analyzed: E627 (MUSHBOOH), E631 (MUSHBOOH), E635 (MUSHBOOH), Monosodium glutamate (HALAL), Citric acid (HALAL).
How many times has Chilli and Lime Fried Maize Snack been checked?
Chilli and Lime Fried Maize Snack has been scanned 4 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 0, Mushbooh: 4, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
