Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- HaramCarmine (cochineal)
Insects and their by-products are forbidden according to Darul Ifta Birmingham, which cites all mainstream schools. Indonesia's MUI declared cochineal colourings halal (Fatwa No. 33 of 2011). The default setting avoids it; you can change this in your insect setting.
- DoubtfulE471 · Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
One of the most common doubtful additives. Halal if the pack says plant/vegetable origin or is halal-certified or vegan.
- DoubtfulEmulsifier (source not stated)
The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label.
- 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
Icing Sugar, Apricot Filling (Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Apricots, Sugar, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Acid (Citric Acid), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)), Sugar, Wheat Flour (with added Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Glucose Syrup, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Soya Flour, Desiccated Coconut (contains Preservative (Sodium Metabisulphite (Sulphites))), Skimmed Milk Powder, Humectant (Vegetable Glycerine), Dried Egg White, Dried Egg, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Salt, Emulsifier (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Flavouring, Colours (Cochineal, Lutein)
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is icing sugar and the list has 25 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 4 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- carmine (cochineal) (haram): Insects and their by-products are forbidden according to Darul Ifta Birmingham, which cites all mainstream schools. Indonesia's MUI declared cochineal colourings halal (Fatwa No. 33 of 2011). The default setting avoids it; you can change this in your insect setting. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the carmine (cochineal).
- E471 (Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) (doubtful): One of the most common doubtful additives. Halal if the pack says plant/vegetable origin or is halal-certified or vegan. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids).
- emulsifier (source not stated) (doubtful): The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the emulsifier (source not stated).
- 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.
Mr Kipling 5 Mini Battenbergs: pack details
| Pack size | 160 g (5 * 32 g) |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Tesco |
| Sold in | France, United Kingdom, United States |
| Contains (allergens) | eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites |
| May contain | nuts |
| Additives | E161b, E202, E223, E330, E331, E415, E422, E450, E471, E500 |
| 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.
What we found about Mr Kipling and halal
Mr Kipling's official 'Ask Mr Kipling' page has a question on which of its products are suitable for a vegetarian diet. It has no question on halal, and we found no halal certificate for the range.
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Is Mr Kipling 5 Mini Battenbergs vegetarian or vegan?
No. Mr Kipling 5 Mini Battenbergs contains carmine (cochineal), so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Mr Kipling 5 Mini Battenbergs contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Mr Kipling 5 Mini Battenbergs contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Mr Kipling 5 Mini Battenbergs contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Mr Kipling 5 Mini Battenbergs halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Mr Kipling 5 Mini Battenbergs. 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.