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Is John West Sardine in olive oil Halal?

No issues

No haram or doubtful ingredients found

None of the listed ingredients of John West Sardine in olive oil are haram or doubtful under the general view.

BrandJohn West
Barcode5000171002808
CategoryFish & seafood
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-05-01
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

Sardinesolive oilsalt
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found
Full ingredient list

Sardines, olive oil, salt

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is sardine and the list has 3 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 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.

John West Sardine in olive oil: pack details

Pack size120g (90g drained)
Sold inUnited Kingdom
Made or packed inPortugal
Contains (allergens)fish
Nutri-ScoreB
NOVA group3 (a 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 John West Sardine in olive oil vegetarian or vegan?

No. John West Sardine in olive oil contains fish, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.

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Frequently asked questions

Does John West Sardine in olive oil contain pork?

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

Does John West Sardine in olive oil contain gelatine?

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

Does John West Sardine in olive oil contain alcohol?

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

Is John West Sardine in olive oil halal-certified?

We found no halal label for John West Sardine in olive oil. 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.