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Is Pott's Chicken Stock Halal?

Doubtful

Doubtful — check the source

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

Contains meat: only halal if the meat is certified — check for a halal logo on the pack.

BrandPott's
Barcode5060178332216
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-06-02
Last re-read by us2026-10-15

Ingredients, colour-coded

waterchicken stock base(7%) chicken stock(chicken bones chicken fat water salt)yeast extract (yeast extract, salt)natural flavouringantioxidant:Rosemary extractsalt sugaracidity regulatedlactic acid
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

What needs attention

  • 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.

  • DoubtfulChicken

    Halal only if slaughtered according to Islamic law. Look for certification.

Full ingredient list

water, chicken stock base(7%) chicken stock(chicken bones chicken fat water salt)yeast extract (yeast extract, salt), natural flavouring, antioxidant:Rosemary extract, salt sugar, acidity regulated, lactic acid

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is water and the list has 7 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 2 of the named ingredients need a closer look:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Pott's Chicken Stock: pack details

Pack size500 ml
Sold inUnited Kingdom
AdditivesE270, E392
Nutri-ScoreC
NOVA group4 (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 Pott's Chicken Stock vegetarian or vegan?

No. Pott's Chicken Stock contains chicken, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Pott's Chicken Stock contain pork?

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

Does Pott's Chicken Stock contain gelatine?

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

Does Pott's Chicken Stock contain alcohol?

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

Is Pott's Chicken Stock halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Pott's Chicken Stock. 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.