What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
More about mycoprotein
Mycoprotein is a protein made from a fungus grown by fermentation. It is the main ingredient in Quorn products.
Many Quorn products use egg white as a binder, so they are vegetarian but not vegan. Check the label if you avoid egg.
Is mycoprotein vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. Mycoprotein is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Found in 25 UK products we checked
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Why we classify it this way
Halal Halal. The protein in Quorn products.
Basis: No concern found. Made from plants, minerals, fermentation or synthesis, or from a permitted animal product. Nothing in normal production raises a pork, alcohol, insect or slaughter question.
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Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is mycoprotein halal?
Mycoprotein is halal. Halal. The protein in Quorn products.
Where does mycoprotein come from?
A fungus grown by fermentation.
Is mycoprotein vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. Mycoprotein is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.