Halal Brand Guide

The Laughing Cow processed cheese triangles contain rennet from animal sources — the type (halal-slaughtered beef or porcine) is not disclosed. Bel Group holds no UK halal certification. Verdict: Mushbooh.

France · Processed cheese, Cheese portions

Leon UK sources all chicken from HMC-certified halal suppliers and does not serve pork. It is one of the clearest halal-friendly fast food options in the UK high street. Beef items — check current sourcing as this has varied.

United Kingdom · Wraps, Bowls

Linda McCartney vegetarian foods are plant-based — soy protein, mycoprotein-free, no gelatin. No halal certification but no animal additives of concern. Widely considered halal.

United Kingdom · Vegetarian sausages, Vegetarian burgers

Loyd Grossman pasta and cooking sauces are tomato and vegetable based. No animal-derived additives identified. No gelatin, no carmine, no E471 from animal sources. Halal.

United Kingdom · Pasta sauce, Curry sauce

Lipton tea bags contain pure tea with no animal-derived additives. Unilever holds halal certification for Lipton in Muslim-majority markets. UK Lipton tea is halal without qualification.

United States · Black tea, Green tea

The current UK ingredient panel for plain milk chocolate M&M's lists carmine (E120, insect-derived — Haram per the majority ruling), so UK M&M's are best avoided. US M&M's use synthetic dyes with no carmine or gelatine but carry no halal certification (Mushbooh). Gulf-market packs fall under local halal import regimes — check for the halal mark.

United States · Chocolate, Confectionery

Marmite (Unilever) is made from yeast extract — a by-product of beer brewing. No meat, no gelatin, no animal fat. The brewing origin does not make it haram. Halal.

United Kingdom · Yeast extract spread, Marmite butter

McDonald's UK is not halal certified — all meat is standard, non-halal slaughtered. In countries like Malaysia, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, entire restaurants are halal certified. Always check the specific country and location.

United States · Burgers, Chicken

Papa John's UK has no halal certification. Pork toppings including pepperoni are served at all UK locations. No halal-certified chicken or beef sourcing. Treat as Mushbooh and choose certified alternatives.

United States · Pizza, Sides

PG Tips tea bags contain black tea, and the bags use plant-based materials. No animal-derived additives. One of the clearest halal options in the UK hot drinks market.

United Kingdom · Tea bags, Loose leaf tea

Pipers Crisps standard sea salt and lightly salted varieties contain no animal additives. Some premium flavours include ingredients that require checking. No halal certification across the range.

United Kingdom · Crisps, Snacks

Pizza Express UK has no halal certification. Pork-based toppings including salami and nduja are served. No halal certification from any recognised UK body. Treat as Mushbooh.

United Kingdom · Pizza, Pasta