Is Popchips Halal?

✅ Halal

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.

Country

United States

Product Types

Crisps, Snacks

Halal Certification

No formal halal certification but no animal-derived additives identified in standard range.

Are Popchips Halal?

Popchips are a popped potato and corn crisp with a lighter ingredient profile than fried crisps.

No Animal-Derived Additives

Standard Popchips UK flavours (Original, Sea Salt, Barbeque) do not contain:

Gelatin
Carmine (E120)
E471 from animal sources
Pork-derived additives

Check Flavour-Specific Ingredients

Some Popchips flavours include cheese powder, sour cream flavouring, or other dairy-derived seasonings. These are dairy (not pork/gelatin) and generally considered halal, though they may not be halal-certified dairy.

Flavours to check: Cheese & Onion, Sour Cream & Onion.

E621 (MSG) in Some Flavours

Some Popchips flavours contain E621 (Monosodium Glutamate). MSG itself is halal — it is derived from fermentation of plant-based substrates. However, it’s worth noting for those who prefer to avoid MSG.