Is Lotte Koala's March Halal?
MUSHBOOH
The mono- and diglycerides (E471) may come from plant oil or animal fat, including pork; the package does not state the source, so a plant or halal declaration would settle it.
Jafari — their opinion: an unstated source need not be investigated, so the emulsifier is allowed.
Hanafi, Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali, Ibadi — their opinion: the fat could be pork, so a plant or halal source must be confirmed and it should be avoided without one.
Follow your own scholar.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Lotte Koala's March for halal compliance:
4 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 2 Halal · ⚠️ 2 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: January 18, 2026 · Last checked: October 16, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
For Hong Kong Market N H
LOTTE KOALA'S MARCH CHOCOLATE BISCUITS
Ingredients: Milk Compound Chocolate (Fully Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oit,
Palm Kernel Oil, Sugar, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Powder, Cocoa
This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lotte Koala's March halal?
Lotte Koala's March is MUSHBOOH. The mono- and diglycerides (E471) may come from plant oil or animal fat, including pork; the package does not state the source, so a plant or halal declaration would settle it. Jafari — their opinion: an unstated source need not be investigated, so the emulsifier is allowed…
Can Muslims eat Lotte Koala's March?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Lotte Koala's March 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 Lotte Koala's March?
Key ingredients analyzed: E471 (MUSHBOOH), E322 (HALAL), E307 (HALAL).
How many times has Lotte Koala's March been checked?
Lotte Koala's March has been scanned 4 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 2, Mushbooh: 2, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
