Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulVanilla extract
Vanilla extract is made with a high proportion of alcohol. Scholars differ on whether the alcohol that remains in the finished food is acceptable. Vanilla pods, vanilla powder and alcohol-free vanilla flavouring contain no added alcohol.
Full ingredient list
Milk chocolate contains cocoa solids 37% min / milk solids 21% min Organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, organic milk powder, organic cocoa paste, organic vanilla extract
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is milk chocolate contains cocoa solids 37% min / milk solids 21% min organic cane sugar and the list has 5 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs a closer look:
- vanilla extract (doubtful): Vanilla extract is made with a high proportion of alcohol. Scholars differ on whether the alcohol that remains in the finished food is acceptable. Vanilla pods, vanilla powder and alcohol-free vanilla flavouring contain no added alcohol. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the vanilla extract.
Montezuma's Smooth operator milk chocolate: pack details
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Contains (allergens) | milk |
| Nutri-Score | E |
| NOVA group | 3 (a 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 Montezuma's Smooth operator milk chocolate vegetarian or vegan?
Montezuma's Smooth operator milk chocolate is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed, but it contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan; some additives can still be animal-derived.
More on this type of food: Chocolate: what to check
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Frequently asked questions
Does Montezuma's Smooth operator milk chocolate contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Montezuma's Smooth operator milk chocolate contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Montezuma's Smooth operator milk chocolate contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Montezuma's Smooth operator milk chocolate halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Montezuma's Smooth operator milk chocolate. 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.