Ingredients, colour-coded
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
Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (30%), Sugar, Thickener (Polydextrose), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Gluconate), Acid (Citric Acid), Vitamin C, Natural Blackcurrant Flavourings, Extracts of Carrot and Hibiscus, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulphite), Sweeteners (Acesulfame K, Sucralose).
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is water and the list has 11 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.
Ribena Blackcurrant Squash: pack details
| Pack size | 850ml |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Sainsbury's |
| Sold in | France, United Kingdom |
| Additives | E1200, E202, E222, E330, E576, E950, E955 |
| 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 Ribena Blackcurrant Squash vegetarian or vegan?
Ribena Blackcurrant Squash is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed; some additives can still be animal-derived.
More on this type of food: Juices & smoothies: what to check
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ribena Blackcurrant Squash contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Ribena Blackcurrant Squash contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Ribena Blackcurrant Squash contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Ribena Blackcurrant Squash halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Ribena Blackcurrant Squash. See the ingredient check above for what needs attention.
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See or correct this product on Open Food Facts
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.