Is Old Gold Dark Chocolate Halal?
MUSHBOOH
This contains carmine, an insect-derived colouring, which is not permitted. Check the package for a different colour additive without carmine.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Old Gold Dark Chocolate for halal compliance:
❌Carmine (E120)HARAM
126 community scans · High confidence
Votes: ✅ 40 Halal · ⚠️ 67 Mushbooh · ❌ 8 Haram
First checked: January 03, 2026 · Last checked: October 18, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
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COMMUNITIES AND THE
LANDSCAPES WHERE
COCOA GROWS, e
Catoy
OLD GOLD
RICH IN CHARACTER
THE ORIGINAL TASTE OF OLD GOLD DARK
CHOCOLATE.
INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, COCOA MASS.
COCOA BUTTER, MILK SOLIDS, EMULSIFIERS
(SOY LECITHIN, 476), FLAVOUR
CONTAINS MILK, SOY.
MAY CONTAIN WHEAT, GLUTEN.
PEANUTS, TREE NUTS.
DARK CHOCOLATE CONTAINS CocoA
SOLIDS 45%.
PLEASE STORE IN COOL, DRY CONDITIONS
NAADE IN AUSTRALIA F ROM IMPORTED
AND LOCAL INGREDIENTS
This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Gold Dark Chocolate halal?
Old Gold Dark Chocolate is MUSHBOOH. This contains carmine, an insect-derived colouring, which is not permitted. Check the package for a different colour additive without carmine.
Can Muslims eat Old Gold Dark Chocolate?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Old Gold Dark Chocolate 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 Old Gold Dark Chocolate?
Key ingredients analyzed: Carmine (E120) (HARAM), E223 (MUSHBOOH), E476 (HALAL), E160c (HALAL).
How many times has Old Gold Dark Chocolate been checked?
Old Gold Dark Chocolate has been scanned 126 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 40, Mushbooh: 67, Haram: 8. Confidence level: High confidence.
