Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- HaramLard
Lard is rendered pig fat. Pork and its fat are prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so it is haram.
- HaramPork
Pork and anything made from pigs is haram.
- 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
pork (42%), water, rusk (wheat), pork fat, wheat starch, soya protein, flavourings, salt, stabilisers: diphosphates, guar gum, antioxidants: ascorbic acid, alpha-tocopherol
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is pork and the list has 12 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 3 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- lard (haram): Lard is rendered pig fat. Pork and its fat are prohibited in the Qur'an (2:173 and 5:3), so it is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the lard.
- pork (haram): Pork and anything made from pigs is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the pork.
- 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.
Richmond 8 Thick Pork Sausages: pack details
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, pork, soybeans |
| Additives | E300, E307, E412, E450 |
| 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 Richmond and halal
Richmond is a Kerry Foods sausage brand. Its thick and thin sausages are pork, so they are haram, and Richmond launched a meat-free sausage made from soya protein in 2019.
Sources: FoodNavigator: Kerry adds meat-free line to Richmond Sausages range. More on Richmond
Is Richmond 8 Thick Pork Sausages vegetarian or vegan?
No. Richmond 8 Thick Pork Sausages contains lard and pork, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
More on this type of food: Sausages & processed meat: what to check · all Richmond products checked
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Frequently asked questions
Does Richmond 8 Thick Pork Sausages contain pork?
Yes. The ingredients include lard and pork.
Does Richmond 8 Thick Pork Sausages contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Richmond 8 Thick Pork Sausages contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Richmond 8 Thick Pork Sausages halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Richmond 8 Thick Pork Sausages. 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.