Most standard Haribo sold in the UK is not halal because it is made with pork gelatine. Haribo also makes a halal range in Turkey with beef gelatine and halal certification, sold in some UK shops — look for the halal logo on the pack.

Is Haribo Halal? Pork Gelatine and the Halal Range

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Why most Haribo is not halal

Gummy sweets get their chew from gelatine. In Haribo made for the UK and European market this is usually pork gelatine, which is haram. The pack simply says "gelatine", so you cannot tell the source from the ingredients alone.

Halal Haribo

Haribo produces a separate range in Turkey made with halal beef gelatine and certified halal. These packs carry a halal logo and are sold in many Asian and Middle Eastern grocers and some supermarkets.

Gelatine-free options

A few Haribo products contain no gelatine, but they can still contain carmine or shellac. Read the full list.

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How to check it yourself

Recipes differ between countries and change over time. Look for a halal logo, then read the ingredients on the pack you are holding — or scan the barcode and let our halal checker flag anything doubtful.

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