Halal Brand Guide

Barebells protein bars, soft bars, and milkshakes are not halal-certified in the UK, Sweden, or the US. The primary concerns are milk protein and whey protein from non-halal-certified dairy supply chains, and possible gelatine use (source unspecified) in some products for texture. The chocolate coating contains E476 (PGPR, plant-derived) and E322 (soya lecithin) — both generally halal — but the absence of any independent halal audit means the full range is Mushbooh.

Sweden · Protein bars, Soft bars

Domino's UK has officially confirmed it does not promote stores or meat as halal-approved. There is no HMC or HFA certified Domino's branch in the UK and no halal store finder on dominos.co.uk. Most Domino's UK chicken is sourced from Thai suppliers carrying their own local halal certification, but chicken wings and pulled chicken come from EU suppliers that may not be halal. Pork (pepperoni, ham) is handled in the same kitchen, so cross-contamination is a real concern — making UK Domino's Mushbooh-leaning haram for those who require certified halal preparation. US Domino's is not halal-certified. Domino's in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh operates under local halal certification.

United States · Pizza, Garlic bread

Kikkoman traditionally brewed soy sauce contains trace alcohol (1–3%) from natural fermentation — not added alcohol. No Islamic halal certification exists for Kikkoman in the UK or US. Most mainstream Islamic scholars consider naturally brewed soy sauce permissible; stricter positions require certified products. Kikkoman does produce halal-certified variants for Muslim-majority markets (Malaysia, Indonesia, Gulf region) — but these are not the bottles sold in UK supermarkets.

Japan · Soy sauce, Teriyaki sauce

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Pieces, Thins, and Big Cups are manufactured by The Hershey Company and carry no halal certification in the US, UK, Canada, or Australia. There are no confirmed pork-derived ingredients or gelatine. The emulsifier is E322 (soya lecithin — plant-based and halal). The main concern is the absence of a halal audit covering dairy sourcing and manufacturing processes. TBHQ antioxidant is synthetic with no animal concern. Overall verdict: Mushbooh — no overt haram ingredients, but no independent certification.

United States · Peanut butter cups, Chocolate pieces

Trolli products sold in the EU, UK, and US contain pork-derived gelatine (E441). No halal certification exists for any Trolli product in these markets. Some red-coloured Trolli sweets may also contain E120 (cochineal), considered haram by the majority of scholars. There is no known halal-certified Trolli production line for Western or Middle Eastern consumers.

Germany · Gummy worms, Sour crawlers

Arnott's does not hold any halal certification for its Australian range. Most products contain E471 (source undisclosed) and are therefore Mushbooh. Coloured or flavoured variants with red or pink ingredients carry an additional E120 risk, making them Haram for most scholars. Plain crackers like Vita-Weat are lower risk but remain uncertified.

Australia · Biscuits, Crackers

Bassett's is owned by Mondelez International. Jelly Babies and Wine Gums contain pork-derived gelatine, making them Haram. Liquorice Allsorts use E120 (cochineal/carmine), an insect-derived red colouring considered Haram by the majority of Islamic scholars. Bassett's holds no halal certification in the UK. Sherbet Fountain and Sherbet Lemons are generally considered safer as they contain neither gelatine nor E120, but the brand as a whole is Haram.

United Kingdom · Jelly sweets, Liquorice sweets

Cheetos halal status varies significantly by market. US and UK Cheetos are not halal-certified and contain flavour enhancers E631, E627, and E635 that can be derived from pork or fish — source undisclosed. Cheetos sold in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Malaysia, and Pakistan are manufactured to local halal standards and carry halal certification. Always check the market of origin on the packaging.

United States · Puffed corn snacks, Crunchy corn snacks

Itsu supermarket products are predominantly plant-based or contain seafood, with no beef or chicken that would require halal slaughter certification. However, several products contain mirin (a Japanese rice wine used as a cooking condiment, containing residual alcohol) and some use dashi or sake in sauces. These trace alcohol-containing ingredients are a concern for strict Muslims. Itsu holds no halal certification for its supermarket range or restaurant chain. Restaurant locations vary — some use halal chicken, but there is no uniform certification.

United Kingdom · Sushi, Gyoza

Kinder is a sub-brand of Ferrero Group. UK and EU Kinder products contain E471 (mono & diglycerides of fatty acids) from undisclosed animal or plant sources, and Ferrero holds no halal certification in the UK or EU. There is no gelatin and no E120 in standard Kinder lines, but the unverified E471 source makes them Mushbooh. Some Kinder products in Middle Eastern and South-East Asian markets are produced under regional halal certification.

Italy · Chocolate bars, Chocolate eggs with toys

UK Milkybar contains E471 (mono & diglycerides of fatty acids) from undisclosed sources and is not halal-certified. However, white chocolate's manufacturing profile means no cocoa mass and no E120 risk. E471 in white chocolate is commonly sourced from vegetable oils, though this is unverified for UK Nestlé production. In India, Milkybar is produced by Nestlé India which may hold FSSAI certification; some Indian market variants carry halal certification. The verdict varies by market and formulation.

Switzerland · White chocolate bars, White chocolate buttons

Party Rings by Fox's Biscuits contain no gelatin, no lard, and no E120 (cochineal). The main halal concerns are synthetic food colourings (E102, E110, E122, E124, E129, E132, E133) — some of which are considered makrooh by certain scholars — and the absence of any halal certification. Party Rings sold through Asian grocery stores may carry different batch formulations. Fox's Biscuits (now owned by Valeo Foods UK / Ferrara Candy Company) holds no halal certification.

United Kingdom · Iced biscuits, Party snacks