Higgidy cauliflower cheese and broccoli pie – is it halal? Product photo

Higgidy

Is Higgidy cauliflower cheese and broccoli pie Halal?

Doubtful

Doubtful — check the source

No haram ingredients are listed, but cheese is doubtful — the source is not stated on the label.

BrandHiggidy
Barcode5060136255427
CategoryPies & pastries
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-08-05
Last re-read by us2026-10-15

Ingredients, colour-coded

WaterWheat Flour (contains Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)Cauliflower (12%)Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (10%)Broccoli (10%)Sautéed Onion (Onions, Rapeseed Oil)Vegetable Oils (Sustainable Palm Oil*, Rapeseed Oil)PotatoRed Leicester Cheese (Milk) (5%) (contains Colour: Beta-Carotene)Spelt Flour Wheat)Whipping Cream (Milk)Emmental Cheese (Milk) (2.5%)Butter (Milk)Dijon MustardDried Skimmed MilkGarlic PuréeCornflourDouble Cream (Milk)Brown LinseedsGolden LinseedsThymePoppy SeedsSaltBlack PepperPaprikaCayenne PepperMustard PowderYeast
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

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

Water, Wheat Flour (contains Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Cauliflower (12%), Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (10%), Broccoli (10%), Sautéed Onion (Onions, Rapeseed Oil), Vegetable Oils (Sustainable Palm Oil*, Rapeseed Oil), Potato, Red Leicester Cheese (Milk) (5%) (contains Colour: Beta-Carotene), Spelt Flour Wheat), Whipping Cream (Milk), Emmental Cheese (Milk) (2.5%), Butter (Milk), Dijon Mustard, Dried Skimmed Milk, Garlic Purée, Cornflour, Double Cream (Milk), Brown Linseeds, Golden Linseeds, Thyme, Poppy Seeds, Salt, Black Pepper, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Mustard Powder, Yeast

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is water and the list has 27 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.

Higgidy cauliflower cheese and broccoli pie: pack details

Pack size250g
Sold inUnited Kingdom
Contains (allergens)gluten, milk, mustard
AdditivesE160a
Nutri-ScoreB
NOVA group4 (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 Higgidy cauliflower cheese and broccoli pie vegetarian or vegan?

Higgidy cauliflower cheese and broccoli pie 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Higgidy cauliflower cheese and broccoli pie contain pork?

No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.

Does Higgidy cauliflower cheese and broccoli pie contain gelatine?

No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.

Does Higgidy cauliflower cheese and broccoli pie contain alcohol?

No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.

Is Higgidy cauliflower cheese and broccoli pie halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Higgidy cauliflower cheese and broccoli pie. 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.