MARSH MALLOWS by Sainsbury's 0.1 – is it halal? Product photo

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Is MARSH MALLOWS by Sainsbury's 0.1 Halal?

Doubtful

Doubtful — check the source

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

BrandSainsbury's
Barcode01729207
CategorySweets & gummies
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-03-27
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

Glucose SyrupSugarWaterMaize StBeef Gelatine. FlavouringsBeetroot Juice fro Concentrate. ! Safety: This product could be a choking hazard for small children
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

What needs attention

  • DoubtfulBeef gelatine

    Only halal if the cattle were halal-slaughtered. Look for a halal logo.

  • 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

Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Maize St, Beef Gelatine. Flavourings, Beetroot Juice fro Concentrate. ! Safety: This product could be a choking hazard for small children.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is glucose syrup and the list has 6 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 2 of the named ingredients need a closer look:

  • beef gelatine (doubtful): Only halal if the cattle were halal-slaughtered. Look for a halal logo. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the beef gelatine.
  • 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.

MARSH MALLOWS by Sainsbury's 0.1: pack details

Sold atSainsbury's
Sold inUnited Kingdom
Nutri-ScoreE
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 MARSH MALLOWS by Sainsbury's 0.1 vegetarian or vegan?

No. MARSH MALLOWS by Sainsbury's 0.1 contains beef gelatine, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.

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Frequently asked questions

Does MARSH MALLOWS by Sainsbury's 0.1 contain pork?

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

Does MARSH MALLOWS by Sainsbury's 0.1 contain gelatine?

Yes: beef gelatine. Beef gelatine is halal only if the cattle were slaughtered Islamically.

Does MARSH MALLOWS by Sainsbury's 0.1 contain alcohol?

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

Is MARSH MALLOWS by Sainsbury's 0.1 halal-certified?

We found no halal label for MARSH MALLOWS by Sainsbury's 0.1. 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.