Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- HaramCarmine (cochineal)
Insects and their by-products are forbidden according to Darul Ifta Birmingham, which cites all mainstream schools. Indonesia's MUI declared cochineal colourings halal (Fatwa No. 33 of 2011). The default setting avoids it; you can change this in your insect setting.
- 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.
Full ingredient list
pork 86,5%, water, salt, corn dextrose, lactose , milk protein, pea protein, wheat fiber, yeast, flavourings, antioxidant (sodium iso-ascorbate), preservative (sodium nitrite), colours (paprika extract, carmine), lactic acid culture, smoke,
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is pork 86 and the list has 16 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 3 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- carmine (cochineal) (haram): Insects and their by-products are forbidden according to Darul Ifta Birmingham, which cites all mainstream schools. Indonesia's MUI declared cochineal colourings halal (Fatwa No. 33 of 2011). The default setting avoids it; you can change this in your insect setting. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the carmine (cochineal).
- 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.
Herta Smoked Pork Frankfurters: pack details
| Pack size | 350 g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Asda |
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Made or packed in | France |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk, pork |
| Additives | E120, E160c, E250 |
| Nutri-Score | E |
| 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 Smoked Pork Frankfurters vegetarian or vegan?
No. Herta Smoked Pork Frankfurters contains carmine (cochineal) and pork, 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 Smoked Pork Frankfurters contain pork?
Yes. The ingredients include pork.
Does Herta Smoked Pork Frankfurters contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Herta Smoked Pork Frankfurters contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Herta Smoked Pork Frankfurters halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Herta Smoked Pork Frankfurters. 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.