Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- 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.
- DoubtfulChicken
Halal only if slaughtered according to Islamic law. Look for certification.
- DoubtfulMeat (unspecified)
Unspecified meat could include pork. Avoid unless certified.
Full ingredient list
Mechanically separated chicken meat (91.8%), Water, Chicken skin, Salt, Pea protein concentrate, Lactose (milk), Dextrose, Flavourings (wheat), Antioxidant (sodium erythorbate), Preservative (sodium nitrite), Lactic acid culture, Natural Beechwood Smoke.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is mechanically separated chicken meat and the list has 12 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 3 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- 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.
- chicken (doubtful): Halal only if slaughtered according to Islamic law. Look for certification. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the chicken.
- meat (unspecified) (doubtful): Unspecified meat could include pork. Avoid unless certified. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the meat (unspecified).
Herta Frankfurter: pack details
| Pack size | 350g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Ocado, Tesco |
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Made or packed in | France |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk |
| Additives | E250, E316 |
| 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 Herta and halal
Herta frankfurters have been sold in the UK since 1988, and the best-known product is a smoked pork frankfurter. A retailer listing for one pack gives the pork content as 76.7%. Pork is haram.
Sources: Wikipedia: Herta Foods; Iceland: Herta The Original 10 Chicken Frankfurter 350g. More on Herta
Is Herta Frankfurter vegetarian or vegan?
No. Herta Frankfurter contains chicken and meat (unspecified), so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
More on this type of food: Sausages & processed meat: what to check · all Herta products checked
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Frequently asked questions
Does Herta Frankfurter contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Herta Frankfurter contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Herta Frankfurter contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Herta Frankfurter halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Herta Frankfurter. 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.