Ingredients, colour-coded
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
FULL FAT SOFT CHEESE (99%) (Milk), Salt, guar gum, Carrageenan
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is full fat soft cheese and the list has 4 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 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.
Emporium Soft Cheese Original: pack details
| Pack size | 200g |
|---|---|
| Sold in | Ireland, Spain, United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | milk |
| Additives | E407, E412 |
| 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 Emporium Soft Cheese Original vegetarian or vegan?
Emporium Soft Cheese Original 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.
More on this type of food: Cheese: what to check
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Frequently asked questions
Does Emporium Soft Cheese Original contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Emporium Soft Cheese Original contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Emporium Soft Cheese Original contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Emporium Soft Cheese Original halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Emporium Soft Cheese Original. 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.