Halal Brand Guide

Pizza Hut UK has no blanket halal certification. Some UK locations offer halal chicken as a topping option but the restaurant itself is not certified and serves pork. Full halal certification applies in Muslim-majority markets.

United States · Pizza, Pasta

Polo mints contain sugar, glucose syrup, and peppermint oil. E471 used is plant-derived according to Nestlé UK. No gelatin or carmine. Widely accepted as halal by Muslim consumers.

United Kingdom · Mints, Confectionery

Popchips UK are popped — not fried — and contain no animal-derived additives. No gelatin, no carmine, no E471. Suitable for vegetarians. One of the cleaner crisp options for Muslim consumers.

United States · Crisps, Snacks

Pret A Manger UK has no halal certification. Pork sandwiches are sold in-store alongside other items. Chicken and other meats are standard, non-halal sourced. Not suitable for strict halal requirements.

United Kingdom · Sandwiches, Wraps

Pukka Herbs teas are entirely plant-based, organic, and Fairtrade. No animal-derived ingredients whatsoever. One of the most straightforwardly halal hot drink brands available.

United Kingdom · Herbal tea, Supplement teas

Seabrook Crisps standard range contains no pork-derived or other animal-derived additives. No gelatin, no carmine. Most flavours are suitable for vegetarians. A safe crisp choice for Muslim consumers.

United Kingdom · Crisps, Snacks

Starbucks core beverages — espresso, teas, cold brews, and most syrups — contain no haram ingredients. No meat is served at UK Starbucks. However, Starbucks is subject to widespread Muslim boycott calls due to its association with Israel. Halal status and boycott status are separate considerations.

United States · Coffee, Tea

Subway UK operates hundreds of halal-certified stores that serve no pork and use HMC or equivalent certified chicken and beef. US Subway is not halal certified. Look for the halal sign displayed in the store window.

United States · Sandwiches, Wraps

Tetley tea bags contain pure black tea. No animal-derived additives or E-code concerns. One of the UK's most popular teas and straightforwardly halal.

United Kingdom · Tea bags, Green tea

Toblerone contains honey (halal) and E471 (source unconfirmed). Mondelez International holds no UK halal certification. Without certification, Toblerone is Mushbooh.

Switzerland · Chocolate bar, Confectionery

Tunnock's Teacakes contain marshmallow made with gelatin — likely porcine in origin. No halal certification. Caramel Wafers and Dark Chocolate variants may not contain gelatin. Check each product individually.

United Kingdom · Teacakes, Caramel wafers

Twinings plain black and green teas contain no animal-derived additives. Herbal and fruit teas use plant-based ingredients. The full standard range is considered halal. Some specialist teas with 'natural flavourings' warrant a label check.

United Kingdom · Black tea, Green tea