Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulWhey
Whey comes from cheese making, so the rennet question applies: pig rennet is prohibited, rennet from a correctly slaughtered animal is permitted, and rennet from an animal that was not slaughtered is disputed. The pack rarely says which rennet was used. Doubtful unless it came from cheese made with microbial rennet, or the product has a halal logo.
Full ingredient list
Dairy-based blend (of which 29% is fermented) [Lactose (from milk), Vegetable oils (High oleic sunflower oil, Coconut oil, Rapeseed oil, Sunflower oil), Skimmed milk, Demineralised whey (from milk), Whey concentrate (from milk), Calcium phosphate, Fish oil, Potassium chloride, Potassium citrate, Choline chloride, Sodium citrate, Vitamin C, Calcium carbonate, Emulsifier (Soy lecithin), Inositol, Magnesium chloride, Vitamin E, Antioxidant (Vitamin C), Pantothenic acid, Nicotinamide, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folic acid, Potassium iodide, Vitamin K₁, Biotin, Vitamin B₁2], Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) (from milk), Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), Milk protein, Magnesium hydrogen phosphate, Oil from Mortierella Alpina, Sodium chloride, L-Tryptophan, Ferrous sulphate, Zinc sulphate, L-Carnitine, Copper sulphate, Vitamin A, Manganese sulphate, Sodium selenite, Vitamin D3. Allergy advice: for allergens, see ingredients in bold. For information on Halal, visit our website. Important notice Breastfeeding is best. Follow-on milk is only for babies over 6 months, as part of a mixed diet. It should not be used as a breastmilk substitute before 6 months. The decision to start weaning including the use of this product befor hould be made T E Fa 0 01 01 of Car of of of 1 Fibr of v of w Prot Vitar Vitar Vitan Vitam Vitam Vitam Thiam Ribofla Niacin Vitamin Folate Vitamin Biotin Pantoth Minerals Sodium Potassium
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is dairy-based blend [lactose and the list has 46 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: halal. One of the named ingredients needs a closer look:
- whey (doubtful): Whey comes from cheese making, so the rennet question applies: pig rennet is prohibited, rennet from a correctly slaughtered animal is permitted, and rennet from an animal that was not slaughtered is disputed. The pack rarely says which rennet was used. Doubtful unless it came from cheese made with microbial rennet, or the product has a halal logo. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the whey.
Aptamil Follow on milk: pack details
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Contains (allergens) | fish, milk, soybeans |
| Additives | E322, E331, E343 |
| NOVA group | 4 (an ultra-processed food) |
From the Open Food Facts record for this barcode. NOVA is a food-processing scale from 1 to 4 based on the ingredient list, and Nutri-Score runs from A (better) to E. Neither says anything about halal status.
What we found about Aptamil and halal
Nutricia, the maker of Aptamil, marks suitability on each product page. Its page for Aptamil First Infant Milk (800g powder) carries a Halal label. The page explains that only products with Kosher approval or Halal certification are identified, and that some products or variants may not be suitable.
Sources: Nutricia UK: Aptamil First Infant Milk (800g pack); Nutricia UK: Aptamil Pepti 1. More on Aptamil
Is Aptamil Follow on milk vegetarian or vegan?
No. Aptamil Follow on milk contains fish, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
More on this type of food: Baby food: what to check · all Aptamil products checked
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Frequently asked questions
Does Aptamil Follow on milk contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Aptamil Follow on milk contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Aptamil Follow on milk contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Aptamil Follow on milk halal-certified?
The product data says it carries a halal label. Check the logo on the pack.
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Ingredient data from Open Food Facts (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-15. Product photos by Open Food Facts contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Recipes change — always check the pack. This is an ingredient check, not a halal certification.