Halal Brand Guide

Boursin soft cheese (Bel Group) uses animal rennet with an undisclosed source. No UK halal certification. Same position as other Bel Group products — Mushbooh without independent certification.

France · Soft cheese, Cheese spread

Bovril (Unilever) is a beef extract product. Beef is halal only when properly slaughtered. Bovril has no halal certification and does not confirm Islamic slaughter. Avoid if strict halal is required.

United Kingdom · Beef extract, Bovril drink

Burger King UK has a small number of halal-certified restaurants, clearly signposted. US locations are not halal certified. Muslim-majority market locations are fully halal. Always check the specific restaurant before visiting.

United States · Burgers, Chicken

Cauldron Foods (Quorn parent) produces tofu, falafel, and vegetarian products that are entirely plant-based. No gelatin, no animal additives. Halal.

United Kingdom · Tofu, Falafel

Clipper Tea is organic and Fairtrade certified. Pure tea with no animal-derived additives. The unbleached tea bags contain no animal-derived materials. Halal without reservation.

United Kingdom · Black tea, Green tea

Dairylea processed cheese (Kraft Heinz) contains E471 with an undisclosed plant or animal source, and uses rennet. No UK halal certification. Mushbooh.

United States · Processed cheese, Cheese triangles

Country Life butter (Saputo Dairy UK) is pure pasteurised cream and salt. No gelatin, no E471, no animal additives. Plain butter is universally halal.

United Kingdom · Butter, Spreadable butter

Dolmio pasta sauces (Mars Food) are tomato and vegetable based with no animal-derived additives. No gelatin, no carmine, no E471 from animal sources. Widely considered halal.

United States · Pasta sauce, Bolognese sauce

Dr. Oetker pizza bases, doughs, and baking products are generally halal-friendly. Meat pizza toppings (pepperoni, salami) are not halal certified and contain pork. Baking ingredients (baking powder, vanilla, gelatine-free) vary — check labels.

Germany · Frozen pizza, Baking ingredients

UK Dr Pepper contains no animal-derived additives in the standard formulation. No carmine, no gelatin. The distinctive 23-flavour blend uses synthetic or plant-based flavourings in the UK version. Check non-UK variants.

United States · Carbonated soft drink, Diet soda

Five Guys has no halal certification in the UK or globally. All beef patties and chicken are from standard non-halal suppliers. Pork-based bacon is on the menu. No halal-certified locations exist.

United States · Burgers, Hot dogs

Goodfella's frozen pizza (2 Sisters Food Group) has no halal certification. Meat toppings include pork-based pepperoni and salami. Vegetarian variants exist but are prepared in the same facility. Not suitable for halal requirements.

United Kingdom · Frozen pizza