Is Smith's Cheese & Caramelised Onion Chips Halal?
MUSHBOOH
The cheese flavouring may contain rennet, but its source is not stated; a microbial or vegetarian-rennet note would settle it.
Hanafi, Jafari, Zaydi — their opinion: rennet remains pure even without confirmed Islamic slaughter, so it is allowed.
Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali, Ibadi — their opinion: rennet should come from a halal source, so this doubtful product should be avoided.
Follow your own scholar.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Smith's Cheese & Caramelised Onion Chips for halal compliance:
⚠️RennetMUSHBOOH
3 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 0 Halal · ⚠️ 3 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: August 20, 2026 · Last checked: October 17, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
GRO I MEET Smith's® Cheese & Caramelised Onion Flavoured Thinly Cut Potato Chips INGREDIENTS POTATOES (60%), CANOLA OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SALT. WHEY POWDER (MILK) NATURAL FLAVOURS /MILKI ONION POWDER CHEFSE POWDER (MILKI. MINERAI SAIT (POTASSIUM 'CHLORIDE). YEAST EXTRACT, FOOD ACID (CITRIC ACID). NATURAL COLOUR (PAPRIKA EXTRACT), ANTIOXIDANTS (TOCOPHEROLS, ASCORBIC ACID, ROSEMARY EXTRACT). CONTAINS MILK MAY CONTAIN SOY NUTRITION INFORMATION Servings per package: 6.5 Serving size: 27g (About 18 Chips) Average % Daily Quantity Intake* per Serving per Serving Average Quantity per 100g ENERGY PROTEIN, TOTAL -GLUTEN FAT, TOTAL -SATURATED -TRANS - POMUNSATURATED -MONO UNSATURATED CARBOHYDRATE. DERIFEE. 607 kJ 7 % 1.8 g 4 % NOT DETECTED 8.9 g 13 % 0.6 g 3 % 0.1 g 2.8 g…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smith's Cheese & Caramelised Onion Chips halal?
Smith's Cheese & Caramelised Onion Chips is MUSHBOOH. The cheese flavouring may contain rennet, but its source is not stated; a microbial or vegetarian-rennet note would settle it. Hanafi, Jafari, Zaydi — their opinion: rennet remains pure even without confirmed Islamic slaughter, so it is allowed. Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali, Ibadi…
Can Muslims eat Smith's Cheese & Caramelised Onion Chips?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Smith's Cheese & Caramelised Onion Chips 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 Smith's Cheese & Caramelised Onion Chips?
Key ingredients analyzed: Rennet (MUSHBOOH).
How many times has Smith's Cheese & Caramelised Onion Chips been checked?
Smith's Cheese & Caramelised Onion Chips has been scanned 3 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 0, Mushbooh: 3, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
