Is Custard Cakes Halal?
MUSHBOOH
The emulsifier E471 can be made from plant oil or animal fat, and the label does not state its source. No market reliably settles this because E471 sources need not be declared. Contact the manufacturer and ask whether E471 is plant or animal, or look for an official halal certification mark.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Custard Cakes for halal compliance:
3 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 1 Halal · ⚠️ 2 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: May 11, 2026 · Last checked: September 08, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
ROOMBOTERCAKEJES MET 23% CUSTARDVULLING 240 g e / 6 cakejes (40 g) Ingrediënten: suiker, bloem (tarwe, rijst), scharrelei, water, 11% roomboterconcentraat, *stabilisator (E420, E422), plantaardige olie (kokos, ,palm, raap), glucosestroop, mageremelkpoeder, vegetarische lactose, gemodificeerd aardappelzetmeel, zetmeel (aardappel, tarwe), conserveermiddel (E282, E202), emulgator (E4/1, E4/5, E4/0a), rijsmiddel (E450, E500), invertsuikerstroop, scharrelei-eiwitpoeder, verdikkingsmiddel (E415), zout, gedroogde glucosestroop, vanillearoma, melkeiwit, natuurlijk aroma, kleurstof (E160a), dextrose. Waarvan toegevoegde suikers 31 g per 100 g en waarvan toegevoegd zout 0,08 g per 100 g. Allergie-informatie: bevat ei, tarwegluten, lactose en melkeiwit. Kan andere glutenbevattende granen, amandel,…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Custard Cakes halal?
Custard Cakes is MUSHBOOH. The emulsifier E471 can be made from plant oil or animal fat, and the label does not state its source. No market reliably settles this because E471 sources need not be declared. Contact the manufacturer and ask whether E471 is plant or animal, or look for an official halal…
Can Muslims eat Custard Cakes?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Custard Cakes 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 Custard Cakes?
Key ingredients analyzed: E471 (MUSHBOOH), E404 (HALAL).
How many times has Custard Cakes been checked?
Custard Cakes has been scanned 3 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 1, Mushbooh: 2, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
