Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- HaramLard
Lard is rendered pig fat. Pork and its fat are prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so it is haram.
- HaramPork
Pork and anything made from pigs is haram.
- DoubtfulCheese
Depends on the rennet. Many UK supermarket cheddars use microbial rennet and are labelled vegetarian; Parmesan and Grana Padano always use animal rennet.
- DoubtfulSalami
Most salami and pepperoni in UK shops contain pork. Only eat halal-certified versions.
Full ingredient list
FORTIFIED WHEAT FLOUR (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), tomatoes (20%), mozzarella cheese (milk) (19%), PEPPERONI (10%) (pork, pork fat, preservative salt and sodium nitrite, dextrose, caraway, garlic, rosemary extract, anise, paprika, paprika extract, antioxidant sodium ascorbate, ginger extract, pepper extract, pepper extract), tomato purée, water, rapeseed oil, wheat semolina, yeast, salt, sugar, oregano, black pepper, basil, white pepper, flour treatment agent ascorbic acid.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is fortified wheat flour and the list has 16 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 4 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- lard (haram): Lard is rendered pig fat. Pork and its fat are prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so it is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the lard.
- pork (haram): Pork and anything made from pigs is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the pork.
- 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.
- salami (doubtful): Most salami and pepperoni in UK shops contain pork. Only eat halal-certified versions. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the salami.
PIZZA EXPRESS american pepperoni: pack details
| Pack size | 250g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Tesco |
| Sold in | France, United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk, pork |
| Additives | E160c, E250, E300, E301, E392 |
| Nutri-Score | D |
| 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.
Is PIZZA EXPRESS american pepperoni vegetarian or vegan?
No. PIZZA EXPRESS american pepperoni contains lard, pork and salami, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
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Frequently asked questions
Does PIZZA EXPRESS american pepperoni contain pork?
Yes. The ingredients include lard and pork.
Does PIZZA EXPRESS american pepperoni contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does PIZZA EXPRESS american pepperoni contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is PIZZA EXPRESS american pepperoni halal-certified?
We found no halal label for PIZZA EXPRESS american pepperoni. 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.