Names to look for on labels
- pea protein
- soya protein
- soy protein
- soy protein isolate
- soya protein isolate
- wheat protein
- textured vegetable protein
- tvp
- seitan
- tofu
- tempeh
- fava bean protein
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 plant protein (soya, pea, wheat)
Plant protein is protein extracted from peas, soya, rice, fava beans or other crops. It is sold as flour, concentrate or isolate and used in protein bars, meat alternatives and dairy-free drinks.
It contains no animal ingredients, though products made with it may include other ingredients that do.
Is plant protein (soya, pea, wheat) vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. Plant protein (soya, pea, wheat) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Found in 101 UK products we checked
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Why we classify it this way
Halal Plant proteins are halal.
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 plant protein (soya, pea, wheat) halal?
Plant protein (soya, pea, wheat) is halal. Plant proteins are halal.
Where does plant protein (soya, pea, wheat) come from?
Beans, peas and wheat.
Is plant protein (soya, pea, wheat) vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. Plant protein (soya, pea, wheat) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.