Marks & Spencer Gingerbread Milkshake – is it halal? Product photo

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Is Marks & Spencer Gingerbread Milkshake Halal?

Doubtful🥕 Vegetarian

Doubtful — check the source

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

BrandMarks & Spencer
Barcode29308286
CategoryMilkshakes & milk drinks
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-10-31
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

Semi-Skimmed Milk (47%) - Whole Milk (46%) - Sugar - Dried Skimmed Milk - Stabiliser: CelluloseE1442E331Guar GumE466Carrageenan - Caramelised Sugar Syrup - Flavourings
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

Semi-Skimmed Milk (47%) - Whole Milk (46%) - Sugar - Dried Skimmed Milk - Stabiliser: Cellulose, E1442, E331, Guar Gum, E466, Carrageenan - Caramelised Sugar Syrup - Flavourings.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is semi-skimmed milk - whole milk - sugar - dried skimmed milk - stabiliser: cellulose and the list has 6 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian. 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.

Marks & Spencer Gingerbread Milkshake: pack details

Sold atMarks & Spencer
Sold inUnited Kingdom
Contains (allergens)milk
AdditivesE1442, E331, E407, E412, E460, E466
Nutri-ScoreD
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 Marks & Spencer Gingerbread Milkshake vegetarian or vegan?

Marks & Spencer Gingerbread Milkshake is labelled vegetarian, but contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Marks & Spencer Gingerbread Milkshake contain pork?

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

Does Marks & Spencer Gingerbread Milkshake contain gelatine?

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

Does Marks & Spencer Gingerbread Milkshake contain alcohol?

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

Is Marks & Spencer Gingerbread Milkshake halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Marks & Spencer Gingerbread Milkshake. 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.