Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- HaramWine
Wine is haram, including when used for cooking.
- HaramPork
Pork and anything made from pigs is haram.
- HaramHam
Ham is pork unless clearly labelled as a halal turkey or chicken alternative.
- DoubtfulWine vinegar
Scholars differ. The Hanafi view allows vinegar made from wine however it was made; the Shafi'i view allows it only if the wine turned to vinegar by itself; Hanbali and Maliki scholars do not allow wine to be turned into vinegar on purpose. Doubtful in the general setting, halal in the Hanafi setting.
- 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.
- DoubtfulCheese
Depends on the rennet. Many UK supermarket cheddars use microbial rennet and are labelled vegetarian; Parmesan and Grana Padano always use animal rennet.
- DoubtfulChicken
Halal only if slaughtered according to Islamic law. Look for certification.
Full ingredient list
Wheat flour (with calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine), British free range chicken (19%), water, leek (7%), double cream, ham (5%) (British free range pork leg, salt, preservatives (potassium nitrate, sodium nitrite)), onion, butter, Cheddar cheese, white wine, segregated sustainable palm oil, cornflour, shea oil, coconut oil, garlic, vegetable fibre, milk, wholegrain mustard (water, mustard seeds, spirit vinegar, salt, white wine vinegar, sugar, spices), maltodextrin, salt, free range egg, sunflower oil, natural flavouring, potato starch, sugar, black pepper, dried onion, rapeseed oil, thyme, yeast. For allergens including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is wheat flour and the list has 33 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 7 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- wine (haram): Wine is haram, including when used for cooking. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the wine.
- pork (haram): Pork and anything made from pigs is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the pork.
- ham (haram): Ham is pork unless clearly labelled as a halal turkey or chicken alternative. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the ham.
- wine vinegar (doubtful): Scholars differ. The Hanafi view allows vinegar made from wine however it was made; the Shafi'i view allows it only if the wine turned to vinegar by itself; Hanbali and Maliki scholars do not allow wine to be turned into vinegar on purpose. Doubtful in the general setting, halal in the Hanafi setting. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the wine vinegar.
- 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.
- 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.
- chicken (doubtful): Halal only if slaughtered according to Islamic law. Look for certification. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the chicken.
Pieminister Free range chicken & ham pie: pack details
| Pack size | 270 g |
|---|---|
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | eggs, gluten, milk, mustard |
| Additives | E250, E252 |
| 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 Pieminister and halal
Pieminister is a British pie company that says it uses free-range British meat. Its vegetarian pies are Vegetarian Society approved and its Kevin pie carries The Vegan Society's mark. A pie with meat is only halal if the meat is, and we found no halal certificate for any Pieminister pie.
Sources: Wikipedia: Pieminister. More on Pieminister
Is Pieminister Free range chicken & ham pie vegetarian or vegan?
No. Pieminister Free range chicken & ham pie contains pork, ham and chicken, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pieminister Free range chicken & ham pie contain pork?
Yes. The ingredients include pork and ham.
Does Pieminister Free range chicken & ham pie contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Pieminister Free range chicken & ham pie contain alcohol?
The ingredients include wine. Most scholars accept trace alcohol used only to carry flavourings, but not alcohol added as an ingredient.
Is Pieminister Free range chicken & ham pie halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Pieminister Free range chicken & ham pie. 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.