Halal Brand Guide

Jelly Tots are gelatin-free and made with glucose syrup, sugar, and fruit juice concentrates. No animal-derived E-codes. Suitable for vegetarians. One of the safest confectionery options for Muslim consumers.

United Kingdom · Sweets, Confectionery

Kerrygold butter (Ornua) is pure cream and salt — halal without reservation. Kerrygold cheese products may use animal rennet — check individual products. Butter and spreadable variants are halal.

Ireland · Butter, Spreadable butter

KFC UK operates 100+ HMC-certified halal restaurants, clearly marked on their website. US KFC is not halal certified. In Muslim-majority countries, full halal certification applies. Always verify your specific restaurant.

United States · Fried chicken, Burgers

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

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

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

Plain Milk Chocolate M&M's contain no animal-derived additives in the UK formulation but carry no halal certification. Some M&M varieties — particularly those with red/pink colouring — may contain carmine (E120, insect-derived). Check each variety individually.

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

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