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Is Hovis Tasty Wholemeal Halal?

No issues🌱 Vegan

No haram or doubtful ingredients found

None of the listed ingredients of Hovis Tasty Wholemeal are haram or doubtful under the general view.

BrandHovis
Barcode5010003000339
CategoryBread & bakery
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-09-17
Last re-read by us2026-10-15

Ingredients, colour-coded

Wholemeal Flour (Wheat)WaterWheat ProteinYeastSaltSoya FlourPreservative: E282Caramelised SugarEmulsifier: E472eFlour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic AcidWheat Flour (with added Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found
Full ingredient list

Wholemeal Flour (Wheat), Water, Wheat Protein, Yeast, Salt, Soya Flour, Preservative: E282, Caramelised Sugar, Emulsifier: E472e, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid, Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is wholemeal flour and the list has 11 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian, vegan. None of the named ingredients is flagged. Keep an eye on the pack when you buy: a recipe change or a new flavour can add an ingredient we have not seen yet.

Hovis Tasty Wholemeal: pack details

Pack size800g
Sold inFrance, United Kingdom
Contains (allergens)gluten, soybeans
AdditivesE282, E300, E472e
Nutri-ScoreA
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 Hovis Tasty Wholemeal vegetarian or vegan?

Yes. Hovis Tasty Wholemeal is labelled vegan, so it is also vegetarian.

More on this type of food: Bread & bakery: what to check · all Hovis products checked

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hovis Tasty Wholemeal contain pork?

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

Does Hovis Tasty Wholemeal contain gelatine?

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

Does Hovis Tasty Wholemeal contain alcohol?

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

Is Hovis Tasty Wholemeal halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Hovis Tasty Wholemeal. It has no haram or doubtful ingredients, but certification also covers how it is made.

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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.