Ingredients, colour-coded
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 soft cheese , salt, stabilisers (locust bean gum, carrageenan), acid (citric acid),
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is medium fat soft cheese and the list has 4 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian. 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.
Philadelphia Light Soft Cheese: pack details
| Pack size | 200 gram |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Sainsbury's, Tesco |
| Sold in | Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | milk |
| Additives | E330, E407, E410 |
| Nutri-Score | C |
| 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 Philadelphia and halal
We could not find a halal statement from Mondelez, the company that sells Philadelphia in the UK. Some general sites say Philadelphia is halal because its recipe has no pork or alcohol. Those sites do not quote the manufacturer or a certifier, so we do not rely on them.
Sources: Food & Bev: Mondelez International introduces Philadelphia plant based in UK. More on Philadelphia
Is Philadelphia Light Soft Cheese vegetarian or vegan?
Philadelphia Light Soft Cheese is labelled vegetarian, but contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan.
More on this type of food: Cheese: what to check · all Philadelphia products checked
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Frequently asked questions
Does Philadelphia Light Soft Cheese contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Philadelphia Light Soft Cheese contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Philadelphia Light Soft Cheese contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Philadelphia Light Soft Cheese halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Philadelphia Light Soft 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.