Is Strawberry Sponge Halal?
HARAM
It contains carmine (E120), a red colour made from crushed cochineal insects; a halal mark or a different colour such as E122 would resolve the concern.
Maliki — their opinion: insects without flowing blood are permissible, 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 Strawberry Sponge for halal compliance:
❌Carmine (E120)HARAM
3 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 0 Halal · ⚠️ 0 Mushbooh · ❌ 3 Haram
First checked: June 01, 2026 · Last checked: September 08, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
Soft, fluffy sponge with a strawberry flavoured coating and desiccated coconut. NUTRITION INFORMATION Servings per package: 18 Serving size: Approx. 19g Avg. Quantity Avg. Quantity per Serving per 100g Energy Protein 270kJ (65Cal) Fat, total LESS THAN 1g 1390k1 332Cal) 3.7g 2.1g 10.7 g - saturated 1.6g 8.2g - trans LESS THAN 0.1g LESS THAN 1g Carbohydrate 10.1g 51.8 g - sugars 7.3g 37.4g Dietary Fibre, total 1.2g 6.2g Sodium 37 mg 190mg INGREDIENTS: Sponge (57% [Sugar, Wheat Flour, Water, Egg Powder, Emulsifier Blend (Water, Humectants (40. 1520). Emulsifiers (471** From Palm, 475** From Palm), Acidity Regulator (570). Baking Powder Raising Agents (450, 500, 341). Wheat Starch, Wheat Starch, Salt, Tapioca Starch, Thickeners (144), 1422), Emulsifier (481** From Palm), Preservatives (202,…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strawberry Sponge halal?
Strawberry Sponge is HARAM. It contains carmine (E120), a red colour made from crushed cochineal insects; a halal mark or a different colour such as E122 would resolve the concern. Maliki — their opinion: insects without flowing blood are permissible, so this colour is allowed. Hanafi, Shafi, Jafari…
Can Muslims eat Strawberry Sponge?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Strawberry Sponge 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 Strawberry Sponge?
Key ingredients analyzed: Carmine (E120) (HARAM), E471 (HALAL), E475 (HALAL), E487 (HALAL).
How many times has Strawberry Sponge been checked?
Strawberry Sponge has been scanned 3 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 0, Mushbooh: 0, Haram: 3. Confidence level: Low confidence.
