Is Custard Slices Halal?

MUSHBOOH

It has emulsifiers and glycerol with no plant source named, so the fat origin is unclear.

Hanafi — their opinion: processing changes the fat into a new substance, so it is allowed.

Shafi, Maliki, Jafari, Hanbali, Ibadi — their opinion: the fat could be pork, so a plant or halal source should be named.

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Ingredients Analysis

Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Custard Slices for halal compliance:

⚠️E471MUSHBOOH

⚠️GlycerolMUSHBOOH

⚠️E472MUSHBOOH

✅E476HALAL

✅E481HALAL

✅E482HALAL

3 community scans · Low confidence

Votes: ✅ 1 Halal · ⚠️ 1 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram

First checked: March 07, 2026 · Last checked: June 10, 2026

Scanned Ingredients

V Butter enriched puff pastry slices layered with custard, topped with fondant icing and white chocolate flavoured decoration For use by date: see top of pack. Keep refrigerated below 5C. Do not excee

This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custard Slices halal?

Custard Slices is MUSHBOOH. It has emulsifiers and glycerol with no plant source named, so the fat origin is unclear. Hanafi — their opinion: processing changes the fat into a new substance, so it is allowed. Shafi, Maliki, Jafari, Hanbali, Ibadi — their opinion: the fat could be pork, so a plant or halal…

Can Muslims eat Custard Slices?

Based on our ingredient analysis, Custard 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 Custard Slices?

Key ingredients analyzed: E471 (MUSHBOOH), Glycerol (MUSHBOOH), E472 (MUSHBOOH), E476 (HALAL), E481 (HALAL).

How many times has Custard Slices been checked?

Custard Slices has been scanned 3 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 1, Mushbooh: 1, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.

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Disclaimer

This analysis is based on AI-powered ingredient scanning and community verification. It is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered a religious ruling (fatwa). Manufacturers may change ingredients without notice. For definitive halal certification, refer to your local Islamic authority or the official halal certification body in your country. Always check the product packaging for the most current ingredient list.