Sainsbury's Coconut Milk – is it halal? Product photo

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Is Sainsbury's Coconut Milk Halal?

Doubtful🥕 Vegetarian

Doubtful — check the source

No haram ingredients are listed, but E435 (Polysorbate 60) is doubtful — the source is not stated on the label.

BrandSainsbury's
Barcode00159111
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-11-03
Last re-read by us2026-11-06

Ingredients, colour-coded

Coconut Extract (75%)WaterStabilisers: Polysorbate 60CarboxymethylcelluloseSodium Metabisulphite (Sulphites)
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

What needs attention

Full ingredient list

Coconut Extract (75%), Water, Stabilisers: Polysorbate 60, Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Metabisulphite (Sulphites).

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is coconut extract and the list has 5 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: vegetarian. One of the named ingredients needs a closer look:

  • E435 (Polysorbate 60) (doubtful): Depends on the source of the fatty acid. Found in cake mixes and toppings. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e435 (polysorbate 60).

Sainsbury's Coconut Milk: pack details

Pack size400 ml
Sold atSainsbury's
Sold inUnited Kingdom
Contains (allergens)sulphur dioxide and sulphites
AdditivesE223, E435, E466
Nutri-ScoreE
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.

Is Sainsbury's Coconut Milk vegetarian or vegan?

Sainsbury's Coconut Milk is labelled vegetarian.

Scan it in the shop

This barcode is in the offline list, so the product can be looked up with no signal.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sainsbury's Coconut Milk contain pork?

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

Does Sainsbury's Coconut Milk contain gelatine?

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

Does Sainsbury's Coconut Milk contain alcohol?

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

Is Sainsbury's Coconut Milk halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Sainsbury's Coconut Milk. 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.