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
Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese (14%) (Cows' Milk), Bocconcini Mozzarella Balls (12%) (Cows' Milk), Water, Marinated Sun-Dried Tomatoes (6%) (Tomato, Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed, Sunflower) Sea Salt, Garlic Purée, Oregano, Rosemary, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid), Tomato Purée, Semolina (Wheat), Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Yeast, Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch, Malted Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is fortified wheat flour and the list has 18 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.
Sainsbury's Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes: pack details
| Sold at | Sainsbury's |
|---|---|
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Made or packed in | United Kingdom, European Union |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk |
| Additives | E270 |
| Nutri-Score | C |
| 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 Sainsbury's Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes vegetarian or vegan?
Sainsbury's Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sainsbury's Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Sainsbury's Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Sainsbury's Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Sainsbury's Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Sainsbury's Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes. 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.