Is Chocolate Sponge Slices Halal?
MUSHBOOH
The mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sorbitan monostearate, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, and polysorbate 60 can come from plant oils or animal fat; the label gives no source. Contact the manufacturer and ask whether these emulsifiers are plant-derived, or look for a vegetarian claim.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Chocolate Sponge Slices for halal compliance:
⚠️EmulsifierMUSHBOOH
⚠️Sorbitan MonostearateMUSHBOOH
⚠️Polyglycerol EstersMUSHBOOH
⚠️Polysorbate 60MUSHBOOH
8 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 0 Halal · ⚠️ 8 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: May 03, 2026 · Last checked: September 25, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
Chocolate flavoured sponge with a chocolate flavour filling (13%), topped with a decorated chocolate flavoured icing (22%). INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Vegetable Oils, Water, Wheat Flour, Glucose Syrup, Humectant (Vegetable Glycerine), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Invert Sugar Syrup, Dextrose, Dried Egg White, Whey Powder (Milk), Maize Starch, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Emulsifiers (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Sorbitan Monostearate, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Soy Lecithin, Polysorbate 60), Vegetable Fats, Tapioca Starch, Colour (Calcium Carbonate), Skimmed Milk Powder, Salt, Barley Malt Extract, Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Tristearate), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Gelling Agent (Sodium Alginate), Flavourings (contain Sulphites), Acid…
This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chocolate Sponge Slices halal?
Chocolate Sponge Slices is MUSHBOOH. The mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sorbitan monostearate, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, and polysorbate 60 can come from plant oils or animal fat; the label gives no source. Contact the manufacturer and ask whether these emulsifiers are plant-derived, or look for a…
Can Muslims eat Chocolate Sponge Slices?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Chocolate Sponge Slices 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 Chocolate Sponge Slices?
Key ingredients analyzed: Emulsifier (MUSHBOOH), E471 (MUSHBOOH), Sorbitan Monostearate (MUSHBOOH), Polyglycerol Esters (MUSHBOOH), Polysorbate 60 (MUSHBOOH).
How many times has Chocolate Sponge Slices been checked?
Chocolate Sponge Slices has been scanned 8 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 0, Mushbooh: 8, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
