Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulCheese
Depends on the rennet. Many UK supermarket cheddars use microbial rennet and are labelled vegetarian; Parmesan and Grana Padano always use animal rennet.
- 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
Water, Basil, Ricotta Cheese (Whey (Milk), Cream (Milk), Salt, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), Potato Flakes, Mascarpone (Cream (Milk), Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), Thickener: Cellulose, Hard Sheep's Cheese (Sheep's Milk), Hard Cheese (Milk), Pine Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Wheat Flour, Egg, Durum Wheat Semolina, Dried Spinach.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is water and the list has 16 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 2 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- cheese (doubtful): Depends on the rennet. Many UK supermarket cheddars use microbial rennet and are labelled vegetarian; Parmesan and Grana Padano always use animal rennet. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the cheese.
- 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.
Medaglioni Basil & Pine Nuts: pack details
| Pack size | 250 g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Lidl |
| Sold in | Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Slovenia, Spain |
| Made or packed in | Italy |
| Contains (allergens) | eggs, gluten, milk |
| May contain | celery, crustaceans, fish, mustard, nuts, soybeans |
| Additives | E330 |
| Nutri-Score | C |
| 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 Medaglioni Basil & Pine Nuts vegetarian or vegan?
Medaglioni Basil & Pine Nuts is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed, but it contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan; the cheese may be made with animal rennet, and some additives can still be animal-derived.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Medaglioni Basil & Pine Nuts contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Medaglioni Basil & Pine Nuts contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Medaglioni Basil & Pine Nuts contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Medaglioni Basil & Pine Nuts halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Medaglioni Basil & Pine Nuts. 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.