Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- HaramAlcohol
Added alcohol is avoided. Scholars differ on tiny carrier amounts, but added alcohol as an ingredient is generally treated as haram.
- DoubtfulEmulsifier (source not stated)
The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label.
- DoubtfulGlycerine
Halal when vegetable glycerine; doubtful if not stated.
- 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.
- DoubtfulWhey
Whey comes from cheese making, so the rennet question applies: pig rennet is prohibited, rennet from a correctly slaughtered animal is permitted, and rennet from an animal that was not slaughtered is disputed. The pack rarely says which rennet was used. Doubtful unless it came from cheese made with microbial rennet, or the product has a halal logo.
Full ingredient list
white wheat flour, cocoa cream 10% (sugar, unhydrogenated palm vegetable oil, water, glucose syrup, milk powder type 26%, starch, cocoa powder (4.5%), ethyl alcohol, preservative (potassium sorbate 0.1%) aroma, sugar, vegetable sunflower oil, water, margarine (vegetable oils (palm, sunflower / rapeseed) and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (palm)), egg powder, dextrose, baking powder (sodium bicarbonate, sodium pyrophosphate, starch), whey salt powder (0.31%), preservative (potassium sorbate 0.1%), emulsifier (glycerin), flavor, contains gluten, lactose, egg powder,
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is white wheat flour and the list has 24 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 5 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- alcohol (haram): Added alcohol is avoided. Scholars differ on tiny carrier amounts, but added alcohol as an ingredient is generally treated as haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the alcohol.
- emulsifier (source not stated) (doubtful): The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the emulsifier (source not stated).
- glycerine (doubtful): Halal when vegetable glycerine; doubtful if not stated. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the glycerine.
- 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.
- whey (doubtful): Whey comes from cheese making, so the rennet question applies: pig rennet is prohibited, rennet from a correctly slaughtered animal is permitted, and rennet from an animal that was not slaughtered is disputed. The pack rarely says which rennet was used. Doubtful unless it came from cheese made with microbial rennet, or the product has a halal logo. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the whey.
Primo Madeleines: pack details
| Pack size | 250 g |
|---|---|
| Sold in | Romania, United Kingdom |
| Contains (allergens) | eggs, gluten, milk |
| Additives | E422, E500 |
| 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 Primo Madeleines vegetarian or vegan?
Primo Madeleines is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed, but it contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan; some additives can still be animal-derived.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Primo Madeleines contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Primo Madeleines contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Primo Madeleines contain alcohol?
The ingredients include alcohol. Most scholars accept trace alcohol used only to carry flavourings, but not alcohol added as an ingredient.
Is Primo Madeleines halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Primo Madeleines. 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.