McVities Rich Tea Biscuits – is it halal? Product photo

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Is McVities Rich Tea Biscuits Halal?

No issues🥕 Vegetarian

No haram or doubtful ingredients found

None of the listed ingredients of McVities Rich Tea Biscuits are haram or doubtful under the general view.

BrandMcVitie's
Barcode5000168001210
CategoryBiscuits
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-09-23
Last re-read by us2026-10-15

Ingredients, colour-coded

Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)SugarPalm OilGlucose-Fructose SyrupBarley Malt ExtractRaising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate)Salt
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found
Full ingredient list

Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Sugar, Palm Oil, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Barley Malt Extract, Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is flour and the list has 7 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian. None of the named ingredients is flagged. Keep an eye on the pack when you buy: a recipe change or a new flavour can add an ingredient we have not seen yet.

McVities Rich Tea Biscuits: pack details

Pack size298.8 g
Sold atMorrisons
Sold inIreland, United Kingdom
Contains (allergens)gluten
May containgluten
AdditivesE500, E503
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 McVities Rich Tea Biscuits vegetarian or vegan?

McVities Rich Tea Biscuits is labelled vegetarian.

More on this type of food: Biscuits: what to check · all McVitie's products checked

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Frequently asked questions

Does McVities Rich Tea Biscuits contain pork?

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

Does McVities Rich Tea Biscuits contain gelatine?

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

Does McVities Rich Tea Biscuits contain alcohol?

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

Is McVities Rich Tea Biscuits halal-certified?

We found no halal label for McVities Rich Tea Biscuits. It has no haram or doubtful ingredients, but certification also covers how it is made.

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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.