Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- HaramLard
Lard is rendered pig fat. Pork and its fat are prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so it is haram.
- HaramPork
Pork and anything made from pigs is haram.
- 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.
- DoubtfulCheese
Depends on the rennet. Many UK supermarket cheddars use microbial rennet and are labelled vegetarian; Parmesan and Grana Padano always use animal rennet.
- DoubtfulSalami
Most salami and pepperoni in UK shops contain pork. Only eat halal-certified versions.
Full ingredient list
WHEAT flour (with calcium, niacin (B3), iron, thiamin (B1)), tomato puree, MOZZARELLA CHEESE (14%), pepperoni (11%) (pork, pork fat, salt, spices, dextrose, antioxidants (ascorbic acid, extracts of rosemary), maltodextrin, spice extracts, preservative (sodium nitrite), smoke), vegetable oil (rapeseed), corn flour, yeast, sugar, maize starch, salt, modified potato starch, herbs and spices, garlic, flavourings.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is wheat flour (with calcium and the list has 25 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 5 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- lard (haram): Lard is rendered pig fat. Pork and its fat are prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so it is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the lard.
- pork (haram): Pork and anything made from pigs is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the pork.
- 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.
- 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.
- salami (doubtful): Most salami and pepperoni in UK shops contain pork. Only eat halal-certified versions. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the salami.
Chicago Town Original Deep Dish 2 Pepperoni: pack details
| Pack size | 2x155 g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Tesco |
| Sold in | Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk, pork, MOZZARELLA CHEESE |
| Additives | E250, E300, E392 |
| 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 Chicago Town Original Deep Dish 2 Pepperoni vegetarian or vegan?
No. Chicago Town Original Deep Dish 2 Pepperoni contains lard, pork and salami, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Chicago Town Original Deep Dish 2 Pepperoni contain pork?
Yes. The ingredients include lard and pork.
Does Chicago Town Original Deep Dish 2 Pepperoni contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Chicago Town Original Deep Dish 2 Pepperoni contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Chicago Town Original Deep Dish 2 Pepperoni halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Chicago Town Original Deep Dish 2 Pepperoni. 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.