Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulEmulsifier (source not stated)
The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label.
- 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.
- DoubtfulE471 · Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
One of the most common doubtful additives. Halal if the pack says plant/vegetable origin or is halal-certified or vegan.
- DoubtfulE476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR)
The castor oil part is plant-based; the glycerol part can be animal-derived. Common in chocolate.
Full ingredient list
Partially reconstituted buttermilk, biscuit cone (wheat flour, sugar, coconut oil, emulsifier (soya lecithin)), Cadbury milk chocolate flake bar 11% (milk, sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, vegetable oils (palm, shea), emulsifier (E442), flavourings), glucose syrup, chocolate flavour coating (vegetable oils (coconut, sunflower, in varying proportions), sugar, fat reduced cocoa powder, emulsifier (soya lecithin)), coconut oil, sugar, milk chocolate 1.5% (milk, sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, palm oil, emulsifiers (E442, E476), flavourings), milk chocolate curls 1.5% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, dried whole milk, dried skimmed milk, emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavouring), dried whey (from milk), emulsifiers (E471, E442), flavourings, stabilisers (E412, E410), colours (carotenes).
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is partially reconstituted buttermilk and the list has 35 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian. 5 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- emulsifier (source not stated) (doubtful): The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the emulsifier (source not stated).
- 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.
- E471 (Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) (doubtful): One of the most common doubtful additives. Halal if the pack says plant/vegetable origin or is halal-certified or vegan. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids).
- E476 (Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR)) (doubtful): The castor oil part is plant-based; the glycerol part can be animal-derived. Common in chocolate. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate (pgpr)).
Cadbury Flake cones: pack details
| Pack size | 500ml |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Sainsbury's |
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk, soybeans |
| May contain | nuts |
| Additives | E160a, E322, E410, E412, E442, E471, E476 |
| 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.
What we found about Cadbury and halal
Cadbury's UK FAQ page, which we read on 3 November 2026, says most Cadbury chocolate is suitable for vegetarians and tells shoppers to check for a vegetarian symbol on the pack. It does not mention halal, gelatine or alcohol, and it gives no halal certification.
Sources: Cadbury UK: FAQs; Mondelēz International: Halal position. More on Cadbury
Is Cadbury Flake cones vegetarian or vegan?
Cadbury Flake cones is labelled vegetarian, but contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan.
More on this type of food: Cakes & desserts: what to check · all Cadbury products checked
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cadbury Flake cones contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Cadbury Flake cones contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Cadbury Flake cones contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Cadbury Flake cones halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Cadbury Flake cones. 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.