Ingredients, colour-coded
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.
- DoubtfulWhey
Whey comes from cheese making, so the rennet question applies: pig rennet is prohibited, rennet from a correctly slaughtered animal is permitted, and rennet from an animal that was not slaughtered is disputed. The pack rarely says which rennet was used. Doubtful unless it came from cheese made with microbial rennet, or the product has a halal logo.
Full ingredient list
Milk chocolate 49% (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, dried whey (milk), dried skimmed milk, butter oil (milk), vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (soya lecithin), natural flavouring), flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), vegetable oil (palm), sugar, glucose syrup, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, ammonium bicarbonate), salt, natural orange flavouring, colour (paprika extract), acid (citric acid).
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is milk chocolate 49% (sugar and the list has 17 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian. 2 of the named ingredients need 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.
- whey (doubtful): Whey comes from cheese making, so the rennet question applies: pig rennet is prohibited, rennet from a correctly slaughtered animal is permitted, and rennet from an animal that was not slaughtered is disputed. The pack rarely says which rennet was used. Doubtful unless it came from cheese made with microbial rennet, or the product has a halal logo. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the whey.
McVitie's Club Orange: pack details
| Pack size | 22 g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Tesco |
| Sold in | France, United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk, soybeans |
| Additives | E160c, E322, E330, E450, E500, E503 |
| Nutri-Score | E |
| 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 McVitie's Club Orange vegetarian or vegan?
McVitie's Club Orange is labelled vegetarian, but contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan.
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Frequently asked questions
Does McVitie's Club Orange contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does McVitie's Club Orange contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does McVitie's Club Orange contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is McVitie's Club Orange halal-certified?
We found no halal label for McVitie's Club Orange. 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.