Is Crème Custard Halal?
HARAM
Carmine (E120) — HARAM
Gelatin — MUSHBOOH
This custard lists natural colours including 120, which is carmine (E120), a red colour made from cochineal insects; the majority of Hanafi, Shafi'i, Hanbali and Ja'fari scholars avoid it, while the Maliki school permits insects without flowing blood. It also contains gelatine without saying fish, beef, or halal source, so that would need verification too.
Health: ★★★☆☆ — Typical chilled custard dessert — sugar and thickeners are in line with the category.
Allergens: Contains milk.
Processing: Ultra-processed
Sugar: Moderate — normal for custard desserts
Vegan: Contains animal ingredients
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Crème Custard for halal compliance:
❌Carmine (E120)HARAM
⚠️GelatinMUSHBOOH
📋 Halal Verdict for Crème Custard
Crème Custard contains ingredients that are not permissible (haram) for Muslims. These ingredients may include pork-derived gelatin, alcohol, or other non-halal animal products. Consider looking for halal-certified alternatives that offer similar products with permissible ingredients.
🔍 11 community scans · Moderate confidence
Votes: ✅ 0 Halal · ⚠️ 0 Mushbooh · ❌ 11 Haram
First checked: January 28, 2026 · Last checked: May 09, 2026
📝 Scanned Ingredients
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Ingredients: Crme Custard (80%) Water, Full Cream Milk
Powder, Dextrose, Sugar,
Sabilisers (1442, 466), Gelatine, Natural
Flavou, Salt, Natural
Colours(160b, 100),
Cream (Mik], Caramel Sa
This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crème Custard halal?
Crème Custard is HARAM. Carmine (E120) — HARAM
Gelatin — MUSHBOOH
This custard lists natural colours including 120, which is carmine (E120), a red colour made from cochineal insects; the majority of Hanafi, Shafi'i, Hanbali and Ja'fari scholars avoid it, while the Maliki school permits insects without flowing blood. It also contains gelatine without saying fish, beef, or halal source, so that would need verification too.
Health: ★★★☆☆ — Typical chilled custard dessert — sugar and thickeners are in line with the category.
Allergens: Contains milk.
Processing: Ultra-processed
Sugar: Moderate — normal for custard desserts
Vegan: Contains animal ingredients
Can Muslims eat Crème Custard?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Crème Custard 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 Crème Custard?
Key ingredients analyzed: Carmine (E120) (HARAM), Gelatin (MUSHBOOH).
How many times has Crème Custard been checked?
Crème Custard has been scanned 11 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 0, Mushbooh: 0, Haram: 11. Confidence level: Moderate confidence.
