Is Plain Cake Halal?
MUSHBOOH
The humectant E422 may come from plant oil or animal fat, and the label does not state its source. Because the source cannot be confirmed, we treat this as doubtful. Contact the manufacturer to ask whether E422 is plant-based, or look for an official halal certification mark.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Plain Cake for halal compliance:
26 community scans · Moderate confidence
Votes: ✅ 6 Halal · ⚠️ 16 Mushbooh · ❌ 3 Haram
First checked: January 02, 2026 · Last checked: October 05, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
• A KE 鮮雞蛋含量≥45% 進口黃油 *EX* PLAIN CAKE 成分：鮮雞蛋＞45%、小麥粉、白砂糖、植物大豆油、牛油、海藻糖、蛋糕複合調味料（糖、 澱粉、小麥粉、乳化劑（E322）、色素（E160a）、酸度調節劑（E330）、調味劑）、奶油風味醬 冰、植物油、白砂糖、乳製品、調味劑、增稠劑（E1442）、防腐劑（E202）］、水牛純牛奶≥2%、 水分保持劑（E422）、食用鹽、防腐劑（E202）、色素（E160a）、調味劑。 Ingredients: Fresh eggs ≥45%, wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, butter, trehalose,cake compound seasoning (sugar, starch, wheat flour, emulsifier E322), color (E160a), acidity regulator (E330), flavoring ), cream-flavored sauce [water, vegetable oil, sugar, milk products, flavoring, thickener (E1442), preservative (E202)], buffalo milk 2%, humectant (E422), salt, preservative (E202), color (E160a), flavoring. 產品含麸質（小麥）、奶類、蛋類、大豆製品. Item contains gluten (wheat), milk, eggs, & soybeans product. 淨重/Net Weight: 268g克 存放於陰涼乾燥處，避免高溫和陽光直射，開封後立即食用，包裝照片僅供參考。 Do not eat Deoxidizer…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plain Cake halal?
Plain Cake is MUSHBOOH. The humectant E422 may come from plant oil or animal fat, and the label does not state its source. Because the source cannot be confirmed, we treat this as doubtful. Contact the manufacturer to ask whether E422 is plant-based, or look for an official halal certification mark.
Can Muslims eat Plain Cake?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Plain Cake 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 Plain Cake?
Key ingredients analyzed: E422 (MUSHBOOH), E322 (HALAL), E1442 (HALAL).
How many times has Plain Cake been checked?
Plain Cake has been scanned 26 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 6, Mushbooh: 16, Haram: 3. Confidence level: Moderate confidence.
