Ocado Cypriot Halloumi – is it halal? Product photo

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Is Ocado Cypriot Halloumi Halal?

Doubtful

Doubtful — check the source

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

BrandOcado
Barcode5060034489337
CategoryCheese
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-03-27
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

Medium Fat Hard Cheese (from Cows', Ewes' and Goats' Milk)SaltDried Mint. Allergy Advice! For allergenssee ingredients in bold
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

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.

Full ingredient list

Medium Fat Hard Cheese (from Cows', Ewes' and Goats' Milk), Salt, Dried Mint. Allergy Advice! For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is medium fat hard cheese and the list has 4 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs 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.

Ocado Cypriot Halloumi: pack details

Pack size250g
Sold inUnited Kingdom
Made or packed inCyprus
Contains (allergens)milk
Nutri-ScoreD
NOVA group3 (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 Ocado Cypriot Halloumi vegetarian or vegan?

Ocado Cypriot Halloumi 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.

More on this type of food: Cheese: what to check · all Ocado products checked

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ocado Cypriot Halloumi contain pork?

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

Does Ocado Cypriot Halloumi contain gelatine?

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

Does Ocado Cypriot Halloumi contain alcohol?

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

Is Ocado Cypriot Halloumi halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Ocado Cypriot Halloumi. 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.