Bahlsen Choco Leibniz – is it halal? Product photo

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Is Bahlsen Choco Leibniz Halal?

Doubtful🥕 Vegetarian

Doubtful — check the source

No haram ingredients are listed, but flavourings and whey are doubtful — the source is not stated on the label.

BrandBahlsen
Barcode4017100209239
CategoryBiscuits
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-03-27
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

sugarwheat flourcocoa buttercocoa massskimmed milk powderbutter (3,7%)whey products (milk)clarified butterglucose syruplactoseemulsifier: lecithins (soya)raising agents: sodium carbonatesdiphosphateswhole milk powdersaltacidulant: citric acidflavouringhen's egg yolk powder
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

What needs attention

  • DoubtfulFlavourings

    The word "flavouring" does not say what a flavour is made from or dissolved in. Most are plant-based or synthetic, but some are carried in alcohol or glycerol of unstated source, and a few contain animal ingredients. Doubtful unless the pack says plant-based or alcohol-free, or shows a halal logo.

  • 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

sugar, wheat flour, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, skimmed milk powder, butter (3,7%), whey products (milk), clarified butter, glucose syrup, lactose, emulsifier: lecithins (soya), raising agents: sodium carbonates, diphosphates, whole milk powder, salt, acidulant: citric acid, flavouring, hen's egg yolk powder,

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is sugar and the list has 18 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian. 2 of the named ingredients need a closer look:

  • flavourings (doubtful): The word "flavouring" does not say what a flavour is made from or dissolved in. Most are plant-based or synthetic, but some are carried in alcohol or glycerol of unstated source, and a few contain animal ingredients. Doubtful unless the pack says plant-based or alcohol-free, or shows a halal logo. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the flavourings.
  • 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.

Bahlsen Choco Leibniz: pack details

Pack size125g
Sold atSainsbury's, Waitrose
Sold inUnited Kingdom
Made or packed inGermany
Contains (allergens)eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans
May containnuts
AdditivesE322, E330, E450, E500
Nutri-ScoreE
NOVA group4 (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 Bahlsen Choco Leibniz vegetarian or vegan?

Bahlsen Choco Leibniz is labelled vegetarian, but contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan.

More on this type of food: Biscuits: what to check

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bahlsen Choco Leibniz contain pork?

No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.

Does Bahlsen Choco Leibniz contain gelatine?

No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.

Does Bahlsen Choco Leibniz contain alcohol?

No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.

Is Bahlsen Choco Leibniz halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Bahlsen Choco Leibniz. See the ingredient check above for what needs attention.

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See or correct this product on Open Food Facts

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.