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Is Quorn Sweet chilli bites Halal?

Doubtful

Doubtful — check the source

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

BrandQuorn
Barcode5019503041880
CategoryMeat-free & vegan
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-05-30
Last re-read by us2026-10-15

Ingredients, colour-coded

Mycoprotein (38%)Sauce Filling (17%) [Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Water, Chilli Puree, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Gelling Agent: Pectin; Cornflour, Rapeseed Oil, Dehydrated Garlic, Salt, Flavouring (Salt, Garlic Extract), Garlic Powder, Paprika Extract, Chilli Flakes]Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Folic Acid, Thiamine)WaterRapeseed OilTextured Wheat ProteinOnionTapioca StarchFlavouringsFree Range Egg White PowderSaltYeast ExtractYeastOnion PowderSpices (black pepper, white pepper) Preservative: potassium sorbategelling agent: pectinraising agent: ammonium carbonateblack pepper Extract
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.

Full ingredient list

Mycoprotein (38%), Sauce Filling (17%) [Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Water, Chilli Puree, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Gelling Agent: Pectin; Cornflour, Rapeseed Oil, Dehydrated Garlic, Salt, Flavouring (Salt, Garlic Extract), Garlic Powder, Paprika Extract, Chilli Flakes], Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Folic Acid, Thiamine), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Textured Wheat Protein, Onion, Tapioca Starch, Flavourings, Free Range Egg White Powder, Salt, Yeast Extract, Yeast, Onion Powder, Spices (black pepper, white pepper) Preservative: potassium sorbate, gelling agent: pectin, raising agent: ammonium carbonate, black pepper Extract.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is mycoprotein and the list has 30 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs 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.

Quorn Sweet chilli bites: pack details

Sold inUnited Kingdom
Contains (allergens)eggs, gluten
AdditivesE160c, E202, E440, E503
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.

What we found about Quorn and halal

Quorn's UK FAQ answers the halal question directly. We read it on 3 November 2026. It says there are a number of Quorn products which are halal approved, and explains that because Quorn is a meat-free brand, the aim is to ensure no alcohol is used in either the products or the process of manufacture.

Sources: Quorn: Diet and ingredients FAQs. More on Quorn

Is Quorn Sweet chilli bites vegetarian or vegan?

Quorn Sweet chilli bites 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.

More on this type of food: Meat-free & vegan: what to check · all Quorn products checked

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Frequently asked questions

Does Quorn Sweet chilli bites contain pork?

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

Does Quorn Sweet chilli bites contain gelatine?

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

Does Quorn Sweet chilli bites contain alcohol?

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

Is Quorn Sweet chilli bites halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Quorn Sweet chilli bites. 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.