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Is Kellogg's Special K Halal?

Doubtful

Doubtful — check the source

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

BrandKellogg's
Barcode5000127163195
CategoryBreakfast cereals
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-03-27
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

rice (46%)wholewheat (33%)sugarbarley (8%)malted barley flourbarley malt flavouringsaltniacinironzincvitamin b2 (riboflavin)vitamin b1 (thiamin)vitamin b6folic acidvitamin dvitamin b12
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

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.

Full ingredient list

rice (46%), wholewheat (33%), sugar, barley (8%), malted barley flour, barley malt flavouring, salt, niacin, iron, zinc, vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin), vitamin b6, folic acid, vitamin d, vitamin b12

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is rice and the list has 16 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs 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.

Kellogg's Special K: pack details

Pack size500g
Sold inUnited Kingdom
Made or packed inManchester United Kingdom
Contains (allergens)gluten, wholewheat
May containgluten, Wholewheat
Nutri-ScoreC
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 Kellogg's Special K vegetarian or vegan?

Kellogg's Special K is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed; some additives can still be animal-derived.

More on this type of food: Breakfast cereals: what to check · all Kellogg's products checked

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kellogg's Special K contain pork?

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

Does Kellogg's Special K contain gelatine?

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

Does Kellogg's Special K contain alcohol?

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

Is Kellogg's Special K halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Kellogg's Special K. 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.