TypeMeat
Comes fromCured pork.
Names on labels9
Names to look for on labels
- pancetta
- lardons
On labels from other countries
- speck
- tocino
- beicon
- lard fumé
- lardon
- lardons fumés
What to do
Avoid products containing this unless the pack clearly states a halal source or carries a recognised halal certification.
Frequently asked questions
Is bacon halal?
Bacon is haram. Bacon is pork unless the label clearly says turkey or beef "bacon" from a halal source.
Where does bacon come from?
Cured pork.
Related ingredients
PorkHaramHamHaramChorizoHaramSalamiDoubtfulBeefDoubtfulLamb / muttonDoubtfulChickenDoubtfulTurkey / duckDoubtful
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