Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- HaramPork gelatine
Gelatine made from pig skin and bones. Pork is prohibited in the Qur'an, so it is haram.
- HaramLard
Lard is rendered pig fat. Pork and its fat are prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so it is haram.
- HaramPork
Pork and anything made from pigs is haram.
Full ingredient list
Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), British Pork (28%), Water, Pork Lard (pork), British Pork Fat (pork), Modified Potato Starch, Salt, Pork Gelatine, Pasteurised Egg, White Pepper, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Dextrose
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is fortified wheat flour and the list has 13 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 3 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- pork gelatine (haram): Gelatine made from pig skin and bones. Pork is prohibited in the Qur'an, so it is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the pork gelatine.
- lard (haram): Lard is rendered pig fat. Pork and its fat are prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so it is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the lard.
- pork (haram): Pork and anything made from pigs is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the pork.
Melton Mowbray Pork Pie: pack details
| Pack size | 295g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Asda |
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | eggs, gluten, pork |
| 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 Melton Mowbray Pork Pie vegetarian or vegan?
No. Melton Mowbray Pork Pie contains pork gelatine, lard and pork, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Melton Mowbray Pork Pie contain pork?
Yes. The ingredients include pork gelatine, lard and pork.
Does Melton Mowbray Pork Pie contain gelatine?
Yes: pork gelatine. Gelatine with no stated source is usually pork in the UK.
Does Melton Mowbray Pork Pie contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Melton Mowbray Pork Pie halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Melton Mowbray Pork Pie. 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.