Is Monte Carlo Biscuits Halal?
HARAM
Carmine is a red colour made from crushed cochineal insects, so this product is flagged; a version using a non-insect colour would resolve the concern.
Maliki — their opinion: insects with no flowing blood may be eaten, so this colour is allowed.
Hanafi, Shafi, Jafari, Zaydi, Hanbali, Ibadi — their opinion: colour made from insects is not allowed, so it should be avoided.
Follow your own scholar.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Monte Carlo Biscuits for halal compliance:
❌Carmine (E120)HARAM
✅PectinHALAL
✅Soy LecithinHALAL
9 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 1 Halal · ⚠️ 0 Mushbooh · ❌ 8 Haram
First checked: March 10, 2026 · Last checked: October 10, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
72 001005 CARNOTS e NET 250 g Monte Carlo™ IRNOTTS Monte Carlo" 30996396 BISCUITS INGREDIENTS Wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Antioxidant (E307b From Soy)), Jam (5%) (Sugar, Apple Puree, Glucose, R
This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monte Carlo Biscuits halal?
Monte Carlo Biscuits is HARAM. Carmine is a red colour made from crushed cochineal insects, so this product is flagged; a version using a non-insect colour would resolve the concern. Maliki — their opinion: insects with no flowing blood may be eaten, so this colour is allowed. Hanafi, Shafi, Jafari, Zaydi…
Can Muslims eat Monte Carlo Biscuits?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Monte Carlo Biscuits is classified as HARAM. No, it contains non-permissible ingredients. Look for halal-certified alternatives from brands that offer similar products with permissible ingredients.
What ingredients are in Monte Carlo Biscuits?
Key ingredients analyzed: Carmine (E120) (HARAM), Pectin (HALAL), Soy Lecithin (HALAL).
How many times has Monte Carlo Biscuits been checked?
Monte Carlo Biscuits has been scanned 9 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 1, Mushbooh: 0, Haram: 8. Confidence level: Low confidence.
