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.
- DoubtfulCheese
Depends on the rennet. Many UK supermarket cheddars use microbial rennet and are labelled vegetarian; Parmesan and Grana Padano always use animal rennet.
Full ingredient list
60% wheat flour, vegetable oils (colza, sunflower), 11% emmental (milk), double tomato concentrate 6%, sugar, sweet whey powder (milk), baking powders: calcium phosphates - sodium carbonates - ammonium carbonates, aromatic plants 1%, cooking salt, barley malt flour, oregano extract, inverted sugar syrup, powdered onion, concentrated purple carrot juice
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is 60% wheat flour and the list has 14 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 2 of the named ingredients need 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.
- cheese (doubtful): Depends on the rennet. Many UK supermarket cheddars use microbial rennet and are labelled vegetarian; Parmesan and Grana Padano always use animal rennet. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the cheese.
Asda Just Essentials Eggs: pack details
| Pack size | 15 |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Asda, Lidl |
| Sold in | France, Switzerland, United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk |
| May contain | sesame seeds |
| Nutri-Score | D |
| 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.
Is Asda Just Essentials Eggs vegetarian or vegan?
Asda Just Essentials Eggs is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed, but it contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan; the cheese may be made with animal rennet, and some additives can still be animal-derived.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Asda Just Essentials Eggs contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Asda Just Essentials Eggs contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Asda Just Essentials Eggs contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Asda Just Essentials Eggs halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Asda Just Essentials Eggs. See the ingredient check above for what needs attention.
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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.