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Is Milliways Gum, Plastic Free, Watermelon Halal?

Doubtful

Doubtful — check the source

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

BrandMilliways
Barcode96184639
CategorySweets & gummies
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-03-27
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

Sweeteners: xylitolsteviol glycosides extract from the Stevia plantnatural gum basestabiliser: vegetable glycerolnatural flavouringthickener: gum arabicglazing agent: carnauba wax
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

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.

Full ingredient list

Sweeteners: xylitol, steviol glycosides extract from the Stevia plant; natural gum base; stabiliser: vegetable glycerol; natural flavouring; thickener: gum arabic; glazing agent: carnauba wax.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is sweeteners: xylitol and the list has 2 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs 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.

Milliways Gum, Plastic Free, Watermelon: pack details

Sold inUnited Kingdom
AdditivesE414, E422, E903, E967
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.

What we found about Milliways and halal

Milliways is a British chewing gum brand that makes plastic-free gum from chicle, the sap of the sapodilla tree. Reports give the recipe as chicle, natural flavours, xylitol, stevia, gum arabic, vegetable glycerine and magnesium stearate, and retailers describe the gum as vegan.

Sources: FoodNavigator: Plastic-free chewing gum hopes to challenge 'synthetic' standards. More on Milliways

Is Milliways Gum, Plastic Free, Watermelon vegetarian or vegan?

Milliways Gum, Plastic Free, Watermelon is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed; some additives can still be animal-derived.

More on this type of food: Sweets & gummies: what to check · all Milliways products checked

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Frequently asked questions

Does Milliways Gum, Plastic Free, Watermelon contain pork?

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

Does Milliways Gum, Plastic Free, Watermelon contain gelatine?

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

Does Milliways Gum, Plastic Free, Watermelon contain alcohol?

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

Is Milliways Gum, Plastic Free, Watermelon halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Milliways Gum, Plastic Free, Watermelon. 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.