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.
- DoubtfulGelatine
Gelatine can be made from pigs (haram), cattle (halal only if the animals were slaughtered correctly) or fish (halal). When the pack says only "gelatine" the source is not known, so it is doubtful. Pork gelatine is haram; fish gelatine and halal-certified beef gelatine are not.
Full ingredient list
sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, wheat flour, water, dextrose, wheat starch, palm fat, humectant, sorbitol, gelatine, acid: citric acid, emulsifier: mono - and di-glycerides of fatty acids; flavouring; fruit and plant concentrates: radish,; apple, blackcurrant; glazing agents: white and yellow beeswax, carnauba wax.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is sugar and the list has 15 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 3 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.
- gelatine (doubtful): Gelatine can be made from pigs (haram), cattle (halal only if the animals were slaughtered correctly) or fish (halal). When the pack says only "gelatine" the source is not known, so it is doubtful. Pork gelatine is haram; fish gelatine and halal-certified beef gelatine are not. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the gelatine.
Haribo Balla Stixx: pack details
| Pack size | 140 g |
|---|---|
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | apple, gluten |
| Additives | E330, E420, E471, E901, E903 |
| 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 Haribo Balla Stixx vegetarian or vegan?
No. Haribo Balla Stixx contains gelatine, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Haribo Balla Stixx contain pork?
Pork is not named, but it contains gelatine with no stated source, which in the UK is usually made from pork.
Does Haribo Balla Stixx contain gelatine?
Yes: gelatine. Gelatine with no stated source is usually pork in the UK.
Does Haribo Balla Stixx contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Haribo Balla Stixx halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Haribo Balla Stixx. 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.