Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulCheese
Depends on the rennet. Many UK supermarket cheddars use microbial rennet and are labelled vegetarian; Parmesan and Grana Padano always use animal rennet.
Full ingredient list
Wheat Flour (contains: Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine), Water, Margarine (contains: Palm & Rapeseed Fats & Oils, Water, Salt), Potato (10%), Whole Milk, Cheese Blend (8.5%) (contains: Extra Mature Cheddar & Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Milk)), Sliced Leeks (4%), Onion, Chopped Spinach (2%), Double Cream (contains: Milk), Modified Maize Starch, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Yeast Extract, Flavour Enhancer: Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Puree, White Pepper, Thyme, Butter (contains: Milk), Wheat Protein
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is wheat flour and the list has 20 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs a closer look:
- 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.
Pukka Veggie cheese, leek & potato pie: pack details
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk |
| Additives | E621 |
| 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.
What we found about Pukka and halal
We did not find an official halal statement from Pukka Herbs for its UK products.
Sources: Sainsbury's: Pukka Organic Herbal Tea Collection. More on Pukka
Is Pukka Veggie cheese, leek & potato pie vegetarian or vegan?
Pukka Veggie cheese, leek & potato pie is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed, but it contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan; the cheese may be made with animal rennet, and some additives can still be animal-derived.
More on this type of food: Pies & pastries: what to check · all Pukka products checked
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pukka Veggie cheese, leek & potato pie contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Pukka Veggie cheese, leek & potato pie contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Pukka Veggie cheese, leek & potato pie contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Pukka Veggie cheese, leek & potato pie halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Pukka Veggie cheese, leek & potato 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.