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Is Buffalo Mozzarella and Sunsoaked Tomatoes - Tesco Finest Halal?

Doubtful🥕 Vegetarian

Doubtful — check the source

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

BrandTesco Finest
Barcode5057967576241
CategoryReady meals
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-03-13
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin]Mozzarella Full Fat Soft Cheese (Milk) (14%)WaterTomato PuréeBuffalo Mozzarella Medium Fat Soft Cheese (Milk) (8%)Sunsoaked Tomatoes (7%) [Tomato, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic, Salt, Lemon Juice, Oregano, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)]Rapeseed OilBasil Pesto [Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Regato Medium Fat Soft Cheese (Milk), Lemon Juice, Garlic Purée, Low Sodium Sea Salt, Black Pepper]Semolina (Wheat)Tomato PasteExtra Virgin Olive OilYeastSaltLow Sodium Sea SaltBasilPotato StarchDeactivated YeastWheat Gluten
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

What needs attention

  • 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

Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Mozzarella Full Fat Soft Cheese (Milk) (14%), Water, Tomato Purée, Buffalo Mozzarella Medium Fat Soft Cheese (Milk) (8%), Sunsoaked Tomatoes (7%) [Tomato, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic, Salt, Lemon Juice, Oregano, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Rapeseed Oil, Basil Pesto [Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Regato Medium Fat Soft Cheese (Milk), Lemon Juice, Garlic Purée, Low Sodium Sea Salt, Black Pepper], Semolina (Wheat), Tomato Paste, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Yeast, Salt, Low Sodium Sea Salt, Basil, Potato Starch, Deactivated Yeast, Wheat Gluten.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is wheat flour [wheat flour and the list has 35 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian. One of the named ingredients needs a closer look:

  • 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.

Buffalo Mozzarella and Sunsoaked Tomatoes - Tesco Finest: pack details

Pack size420g
Sold atTesco
Sold inFrance, United Kingdom
Made or packed inUnited Kingdom
Contains (allergens)gluten, milk
AdditivesE330
Nutri-ScoreC
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 Buffalo Mozzarella and Sunsoaked Tomatoes - Tesco Finest vegetarian or vegan?

Buffalo Mozzarella and Sunsoaked Tomatoes - Tesco Finest is labelled vegetarian, but contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Buffalo Mozzarella and Sunsoaked Tomatoes - Tesco Finest contain pork?

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

Does Buffalo Mozzarella and Sunsoaked Tomatoes - Tesco Finest contain gelatine?

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

Does Buffalo Mozzarella and Sunsoaked Tomatoes - Tesco Finest contain alcohol?

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

Is Buffalo Mozzarella and Sunsoaked Tomatoes - Tesco Finest halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Buffalo Mozzarella and Sunsoaked Tomatoes - Tesco Finest. 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.