Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulEmulsifier (source not stated)
The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label.
- DoubtfulE471 · Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
One of the most common doubtful additives. Halal if the pack says plant/vegetable origin or is halal-certified or vegan.
Full ingredient list
Wholemeal wheat flour, water, malted wheat, yeast, vitamin D yeast, rye (3%), wheat gluten, malted barley flour, fermented wheat flour, salt, palm oil, sugar, soya flour, wheat flour, rapeseed oil, emulsifier: E471, caramelised sugar, flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid, palm fat, fortified with calcium, iron, vitamin B3 and B1
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is wholemeal wheat flour and the list has 22 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 2 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- emulsifier (source not stated) (doubtful): The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the emulsifier (source not stated).
- E471 (Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) (doubtful): One of the most common doubtful additives. Halal if the pack says plant/vegetable origin or is halal-certified or vegan. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids).
M&S Food Wholemeal With Rye: pack details
| Pack size | 400g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Marks & Spencer, Ocado |
| Sold in | France, United Kingdom |
| Made or packed in | Uk |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, soybeans |
| May contain | milk |
| Additives | E300, E471 |
| Nutri-Score | B |
| 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.
Is M&S Food Wholemeal With Rye vegetarian or vegan?
M&S Food Wholemeal With Rye 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: Bread & bakery: what to check · all M&S Food products checked
Scan it in the shop
This barcode is in the offline list, so the product can be looked up with no signal.
Frequently asked questions
Does M&S Food Wholemeal With Rye contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does M&S Food Wholemeal With Rye contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does M&S Food Wholemeal With Rye contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is M&S Food Wholemeal With Rye halal-certified?
We found no halal label for M&S Food Wholemeal With Rye. See the ingredient check above for what needs attention.
More from M&S Food
Similar products
See or correct this product on Open Food Facts
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.