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Is Starburst Halal?

Quick answer It depends

UK Starburst fruit chews are labelled suitable for vegetarians and contain no gelatine, so most Muslims treat them as halal, though they are not halal-certified. US Starburst chews and Starburst gummies can contain gelatine, so imported packs need checking.

Also asked as: “Are Starburst halal in the UK?” · “Does Starburst have gelatine?” · “Are Starburst gummies halal?”

UK and US recipes differ

UK Starburst (once called Opal Fruits) is made without gelatine. Classic US Starburst chews have used gelatine and a confectioner's glaze, and Starburst Gummies contain gelatine. Imported American sweets follow the US recipe.

What to check

  • "Gelatine" in the ingredients. In the UK and US, unlabelled gelatine is usually pork.
  • Confectioner's glaze or shellac (E904), an insect resin some scholars avoid.
  • A vegetarian label, which rules out gelatine.

See gelatine-free sweets in the UK.

Starburst in the UK and abroad

UK Starburst fruit chews are made by Mars Wrigley and carry a vegetarian label. In the US, Starburst chews have contained gelatine in the past, and the Starburst gummies product does.

Packs from different countries differ, so the ingredient list on the pack in your hand is what counts. Our page does not replace reading the label.

Written and checked by

Hafiz Nasir Mehmood

Quran HafizIslamic researcher

Last reviewed 2026-11-01. How we write these answers · Suggest a correction

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