Also asked as: “Are Takis halal in the UK?” · “Do Takis have pork?” · “Are Takis Fuego halal?”
What the maker says
Barcel, which makes Takis, says on its FAQ that Takis contain no pork, lard, pork gelatine, alcohol or carmine, while noting they are not halal-certified.
What to check
- "Enzymes" or "cheese" in flavours that contain dairy.
- Flavourings, which are usually plant-based.
- The country of manufacture: UK-sold Takis come from Barcel's UK operation, while imports follow other recipes.
Takis also sells meat sticks in some countries, which contain pork and are not halal.
Written and checked by
Hafiz Nasir Mehmood
Quran HafizIslamic researcher
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