Paysan Breton Cream Cheese – is it halal? Product photo

Paysan Breton

Is Paysan Breton Cream Cheese Halal?

Doubtful

Doubtful — check the source

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

BrandPaysan Breton
Barcode3236240070313
CategoryCheese
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-03-24
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

Cheese (milk)Sea salt (1.1%). May contain nuts and fish
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

Cheese (milk), Sea salt (1.1%). May contain nuts and fish.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is cheese 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:

  • 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.

Paysan Breton Cream Cheese: pack details

Pack size150 g
Sold atSainsbury's
Sold inFrance, United Kingdom
Made or packed inFrance
Contains (allergens)milk
May containfish, nuts
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 Paysan Breton Cream Cheese vegetarian or vegan?

No. Paysan Breton Cream Cheese contains fish, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.

More on this type of food: Cheese: what to check

Scan it in the shop

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Frequently asked questions

Does Paysan Breton Cream Cheese contain pork?

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

Does Paysan Breton Cream Cheese contain gelatine?

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

Does Paysan Breton Cream Cheese contain alcohol?

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

Is Paysan Breton Cream Cheese halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Paysan Breton Cream Cheese. 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.