Is Jam Sponge Cake Halal?
HARAM
E120 - HARAM E471 - MUSHBOOH E1520 - MUSHBOOH E452 - MUSHBOOH E422 - HALAL E420 - HALAL E450 - HALAL E341 - HALAL E475 - HALAL E481 - HALAL Not permissible: product lists natural red colour E120 (cochineal/carmine), which is made from insects and therefore not allowed in Islamic dietary law. Other ingredients are common bakery items but E120 makes it haram.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients for halal compliance:
❌E120HARAM
⚠️E471MUSHBOOH
⚠️E1520MUSHBOOH
⚠️E452MUSHBOOH
✅E422HALAL
✅E420HALAL
✅E450HALAL
✅E341HALAL
✅E475HALAL
✅E481HALAL
📋 Summary
This product contains ingredients that are not permissible for Muslims. Consider halal-certified alternatives.
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Last checked: January 17, 2026