Halal Food Additive Checker
Food labels are packed with additive codes you don't recognize. HalalCodeCheck tells you instantly - scan the label, say the code, or search by name.
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See which E-codes are in the foods you buy - and which ones to watch out for.
Brand Guides
Is this brand halal?
Ingredient-level analysis — not just a label claim.
Is Cadbury Halal?
⚠️Mushbooh
Cadbury UK holds no halal certification. Products contain E442 (ammonium phosphatides) and E476 (PGPR) - emulsifiers that can be derived from animal fat. Until Cadbury discloses the source or obtains certification, UK products are Mushbooh. Cadbury products sold in Pakistan, Malaysia, and Egypt are manufactured locally and may hold regional halal certification.
Is Haribo Halal?
ℹ️Varies by Product
Most Haribo products in the UK/EU contain pork gelatine and are not halal. Dedicated halal-certified Haribo ranges exist in Turkey, some Middle Eastern countries, and selected UK halal stores — but they are packaged separately.
Is Hovis Halal?
⚠️Mushbooh
Hovis bread contains E471 (mono- and diglycerides) and E920 (L-Cysteine) in many products - both of which can be derived from non-halal animal sources. A limited number of Hovis lines carry HFA (Halal Food Authority) certification, but this does not apply across the full range. Always check the specific pack for a halal logo.
Is Lindt Halal?
ℹ️Varies by Product
Most plain Lindt chocolate bars contain no obvious haram ingredients, but Lindt truffles contain alcohol (added flavouring) and the brand holds no halal certification. Always check individual product labels.
Is Rowntree's Halal?
ℹ️Varies by Product
Rowntree's is split: Fruit Pastilles and Jelly Tots contain no gelatine and are generally considered halal. Wine Gums, Randoms, and Jelly Snakes contain gelatine, which in UK products is almost certainly pork-derived. Always check the specific product ingredients.
Is Warburtons Halal?
⚠️Mushbooh
Warburtons has no halal certification and uses E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) in most products. The source of E471 — plant or animal — is not disclosed, making Warburtons products Mushbooh (questionable) under strict halal guidelines.
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