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.
- 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.
- 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.
- DoubtfulGlycerine
Halal when vegetable glycerine; doubtful if not stated.
Full ingredient list
Chicory root extract, wheat flour, sugar, multicoloured coated sugar pieces (10%) (sugar, palm fat, colours (beetroot red, brilliant blue FCF, paprika extract, lutein), thickener (arabic gum), emulsifiers (sorbitan tristearate, sunflower lecithin), nural flavouring), wheat fibre, vegetable fats (palm, shea), frctose, humectant (glycerol), water, sunflower oil, egg white powder, flavourings, raising agents (diphosphates, sodium bicarbonate), whey powder (milk), salt, lactose (milk), skimmed milk powder, thickeners (xanthan gum, locust bean gum), emulsifier (soy lecithin), antioxidant (tocopherol-rich extract).
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is chicory root extract and the list has 24 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian. 4 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- glycerine (doubtful): Halal when vegetable glycerine; doubtful if not stated. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the glycerine.
Fibre One Birthday Cake Squares: pack details
| Pack size | 120g, 5 |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Asda |
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans |
| May contain | nuts |
| Additives | E133, E160c, E161b, E162, E306, E322, E410, E414, E415, E422, E450, E492 |
| 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 Fibre One Birthday Cake Squares vegetarian or vegan?
Fibre One Birthday Cake Squares 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 Fibre One Birthday Cake Squares contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Fibre One Birthday Cake Squares contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Fibre One Birthday Cake Squares contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Fibre One Birthday Cake Squares halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Fibre One Birthday Cake Squares. 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.