Is Sempio Gochujang Halal?
HARAM
Alcohol — HARAM
This gochujang lists Alcohol as an actual ingredient, not just a trace or facility note, so it is treated as an intoxicant-related ingredient; intoxicants are prohibited in Quran 5:90-91 and the Prophet’s hadith says every intoxicant is haram. The crustaceans, fish, molluscs and sesame wording is only a may-contain warning, not the reason for concern.
Health: ★★☆☆☆ — High-salt chilli paste with corn syrup — heavier than many simple chilli sauces.
Allergens: Contains wheat and soy.
Processing: Ultra-processed
Sugar: High — corn syrup makes it sweeter than many chilli pastes
Salt: High — 6.6 g per 100 g is high even for chilli paste
Vegan: Suitable for vegans
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Sempio Gochujang for halal compliance:
❌AlcoholHARAM
📋 Halal Verdict for Sempio Gochujang
Sempio Gochujang 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: ✅ 1 Halal · ⚠️ 0 Mushbooh · ❌ 8 Haram
First checked: January 06, 2026 · Last checked: May 09, 2026
📝 Scanned Ingredients
Art no. 75908 © Sempío SEMPIO, pittige rode peperpasta / würzige rote Pfefferpaste (Gochujang / 태양초 고추장) INHOUD/INHALT: 500 g (NL) Ingredienten: rijst, water, maissiroop, rode peperpoeder (11%), zout,
This text was extracted from the product packaging using AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sempio Gochujang halal?
Sempio Gochujang is HARAM. Alcohol — HARAM
This gochujang lists Alcohol as an actual ingredient, not just a trace or facility note, so it is treated as an intoxicant-related ingredient; intoxicants are prohibited in Quran 5:90-91 and the Prophet’s hadith says every intoxicant is haram. The crustaceans, fish, molluscs and sesame wording is only a may-contain warning, not the reason for concern.
Health: ★★☆☆☆ — High-salt chilli paste with corn syrup — heavier than many simple chilli sauces.
Allergens: Contains wheat and soy.
Processing: Ultra-processed
Sugar: High — corn syrup makes it sweeter than many chilli pastes
Salt: High — 6.6 g per 100 g is high even for chilli paste
Vegan: Suitable for vegans
Can Muslims eat Sempio Gochujang?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Sempio Gochujang 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 Sempio Gochujang?
Key ingredients analyzed: Alcohol (HARAM).
How many times has Sempio Gochujang been checked?
Sempio Gochujang has been scanned 11 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 1, Mushbooh: 0, Haram: 8. Confidence level: Moderate confidence.
