TypeMeat
Comes fromPigs.
Names on labels23
Names to look for on labels
- pig
- swine
- porcine
On labels from other countries
- porc
- viande de porc
- schwein
- schweinefleisch
- varken
- varkensvlees
- cerdo
- carne de cerdo
- maiale
- carne di maiale
- suíno
- carne de porco
- domuz
- domuz eti
- babi
- daging babi
- خنزير
- لحم خنزير
- свинина
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 pork halal?
Pork is haram. Pork and anything made from pigs is haram.
Where does pork come from?
Pigs.
Related ingredients
BaconHaramHamHaramChorizoHaramSalamiDoubtfulBeefDoubtfulLamb / muttonDoubtfulChickenDoubtfulTurkey / duckDoubtful
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. How we decide · Suggest a correction