Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- HaramBeer
Alcoholic drinks are haram, including in batters and sauces.
- 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
Wheat flour (wheat, calcium, niacin, iron, thiamine), jackfruit (15%), water, craft ale (10%) (contains wheat & barley), identity preserved palm oil*, onion, carrot, cornflour, redcurrant jelly (brown sugar, water, redcurrant juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, gelling agent (pectin)), yeast extract (yeast extract, salt), salt, prune, Worcester sauce (water, spirit vinegar, cane molasses, tamarind paste, salt, onion powder, cayenne powder, garlic powder, clove powder), tomato puree, mushroom powder, garlic, herbs, leek powder, barley malt extract, wheat protein, caramelised sugar powder, flavouring, black pepper, rapeseed oil.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is wheat flour and the list has 28 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian, vegan. 2 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- beer (haram): Alcoholic drinks are haram, including in batters and sauces. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the beer.
- 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.
Pieminister Mooless Moo: pack details
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Contains (allergens) | gluten |
| Additives | E440 |
| 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 Mooless Moo vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. Pieminister Mooless Moo is labelled vegan, so it is also vegetarian.
More on this type of food: Pies & pastries: what to check · all Pieminister products checked
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pieminister Mooless Moo contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Pieminister Mooless Moo contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Pieminister Mooless Moo contain alcohol?
The ingredients include beer. Most scholars accept trace alcohol used only to carry flavourings, but not alcohol added as an ingredient.
Is Pieminister Mooless Moo halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Pieminister Mooless Moo. 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.