Is Raspberry Cream Sponge Cake Halal?
MUSHBOOH
This contains carmine (E120), an insect-derived red colour, which is not permitted here. It appears in the icing, raspberry filling, and sprinkles.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Raspberry Cream Sponge Cake for halal compliance:
❌Carmine (E120)HARAM
⚠️Beef GelatinMUSHBOOH
8 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 0 Halal · ⚠️ 4 Mushbooh · ❌ 3 Haram
First checked: March 04, 2026 · Last checked: October 05, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Sponge [Fortified WHEAT Flour (WHEAT Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Folic Acid, Niacin, Thiamine), Sugar, Water, EGG, Dextrose, Invert Sugar Syrup, Humectant (Glycerol), Rice Flour, Rais
This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raspberry Cream Sponge Cake halal?
Raspberry Cream Sponge Cake is MUSHBOOH. This contains carmine (E120), an insect-derived red colour, which is not permitted here. It appears in the icing, raspberry filling, and sprinkles.
Can Muslims eat Raspberry Cream Sponge Cake?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Raspberry Cream Sponge 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 Raspberry Cream Sponge Cake?
Key ingredients analyzed: Carmine (E120) (HARAM), Beef Gelatin (MUSHBOOH), E471 (MUSHBOOH), E472b (MUSHBOOH), E477 (MUSHBOOH).
How many times has Raspberry Cream Sponge Cake been checked?
Raspberry Cream Sponge Cake has been scanned 8 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 0, Mushbooh: 4, Haram: 3. Confidence level: Low confidence.
