Names to look for on labels
- parma ham
- serrano ham
- jamon
- iberico ham
- mortadella
- speck
- nduja
- guanciale
- lardons
- coppa
- prosciutto crudo
- black forest ham
What to do
Avoid products containing this unless the pack clearly states a halal source or carries a recognised halal certification.
More about cured pork (parma ham, mortadella…)
Cured pork includes Parma ham, serrano ham, jamón ibérico, mortadella, salami and prosciutto. They are sliced for sandwiches, platters and pizza toppings.
All are pork. Halal alternatives are made from beef, turkey or chicken and carry a certifier's logo.
Is cured pork (parma ham, mortadella…) vegetarian or vegan?
No. Cured pork (parma ham, mortadella…) comes from animals, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
Found in 1 UK product we checked
Why we classify it this way
Haram Ham, bacon, gammon and similar cured meats are pork. Pork is prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so they are haram.
Basis: Prohibited. It is, or is made from, something the Qur'an prohibits.
References
- Qur'an 2:173, Quran.com. Forbids carrion, blood, swine and what is slaughtered in the name of other than God, with an allowance for genuine necessity.
- Qur'an 5:3, Quran.com. Lists carrion, blood and swine among the forbidden foods.
Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is cured pork (parma ham, mortadella…) halal?
Cured pork (Parma ham, mortadella…) is haram. Ham, bacon, gammon and similar cured meats are pork. Pork is prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so they are haram.
Where does cured pork (parma ham, mortadella…) come from?
Pigs.
Is cured pork (parma ham, mortadella…) vegetarian or vegan?
No. Cured pork (parma ham, mortadella…) comes from animals, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.