Halal Brand Guide

Chewy Mentos rolls sold in the UK and Europe contain gelatine whose animal source is not declared — it may be pork-derived, making them Mushbooh. Hard mint Mentos typically contain no gelatine but carry no halal certification. Mentos manufactured in Malaysia is JAKIM halal-certified and genuinely permissible.

Netherlands · Chewy mint rolls, Fruit chew rolls

Milka chocolate (Mondelez International) contains E476 (PGPR — polyglycerol polyricinoleate) whose source is not disclosed for UK and European products. Mondelez holds no halal certification for Milka in the UK. The brand is Mushbooh for UK Muslim consumers until the emulsifier source is confirmed or certification is obtained.

United Kingdom · Milk chocolate bars, Alpine milk chocolate

Monster Energy (Coca-Cola) contains taurine, an amino acid that can be derived from animal bile or synthetically. Monster does not disclose the source for UK products. Combined with the absence of halal certification, UK Monster Energy is Mushbooh. The core Original variant has no other obvious haram ingredients, but taurine sourcing must be resolved before it can be declared halal.

United Kingdom · Energy drinks, Ultra (zero sugar) energy drinks

Moo Free is a UK free-from chocolate brand made with rice milk instead of dairy. All Moo Free products are dairy-free, gluten-free, soya-free, and free from animal-derived additives. No E441 (gelatine), E120 (cochineal), or undisclosed animal emulsifiers. Suitable for halal consumers, though the brand has not pursued formal halal certification.

United Kingdom · Milk chocolate bars, White chocolate

Mr Kipling (Premier Foods) is not suitable for halal consumers. French Fancies contain E120 (carmine — derived from cochineal insects, haram). Other products across the range contain E471 (mono and diglycerides of fatty acids) from undisclosed sources. No halal certification is held. Mr Kipling products should be avoided by Muslim consumers.

United Kingdom · Sliced cakes, Mini rolls

Müller (Müller UK & Ireland) products vary in halal status. Some Müller Corner and Müller Rice variants contain gelatine from undisclosed sources. No halal certification is held. Plain Müller yogurts without gelatine are cleaner, but the presence of gelatine in popular product lines makes the brand Mushbooh overall.

Germany · Yogurt, Corner yogurt

Nando's restaurants are not halal overall — around 80 of its 400+ UK branches serve exclusively halal-certified chicken; the rest do not. Check nandos.co.uk/halal for your branch. Nando's retail sauces and marinades (PERi-PERi sauce, marinades) contain no alcohol or animal-derived additives and are halal.

South Africa · PERi-PERi sauce, Marinades

Nature Valley (General Mills) granola bars are made from whole grain oats, honey, and vegetable oil — no animal fat, gelatine, or haram additives. No halal certification is held, but the plant-based formulation is widely accepted as halal.

United States · Granola bars, Protein bars

Nutella (Ferrero) contains hazelnuts, skim milk, cocoa, palm oil, and soy lecithin. No pork derivatives, no alcohol, no animal fat emulsifiers. While Nutella holds no UK halal certification, the ingredients are permissible under mainstream Sunni halal standards. The product is widely accepted as halal by Muslim consumers globally.

United Kingdom · Chocolate hazelnut spread, Nutella B-Ready

Oatly is a Swedish oat drink brand producing fully plant-based oat milk, oat cream, oat fraîche, and oat yogurt alternatives. No animal derivatives of any kind. No halal certification needed — the products are entirely plant-based and halal.

Sweden · Oat milk, Barista oat drink

Philadelphia (Mondelez) cream cheese contains rennet and thickeners including E410 (locust bean gum) and E412 (guar gum). Rennet type is not consistently disclosed. No halal certification is held. Without certification, Philadelphia is Mushbooh — particularly for varieties where animal rennet cannot be excluded.

United States · Cream cheese, Soft cheese spread

Pot Noodle (Unilever) uses wheat noodles, vegetable oil, and flavourings that are declared suitable for vegetarians. No animal fat emulsifiers, no pork derivatives, no alcohol. While no UK halal certification is held, the ingredient profile of most variants is permissible. Chicken-flavoured variants use no actual meat — flavourings are synthetic or plant-derived.

United Kingdom · Instant noodles, Instant pot snacks