Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- DoubtfulBeef gelatine
Only halal if the cattle were halal-slaughtered. Look for a halal logo.
- 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
Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Maize Starch, Beef Gelatine, Flavourings, Beetroot Juice from Concentrate.
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is glucose syrup and the list has 7 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 2 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- beef gelatine (doubtful): Only halal if the cattle were halal-slaughtered. Look for a halal logo. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the beef gelatine.
- 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.
Sainsburys marshmallows: pack details
| Pack size | 200g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Sainsbury's |
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Nutri-Score | E |
| 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 Sainsburys marshmallows vegetarian or vegan?
No. Sainsburys marshmallows contains beef gelatine, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sainsburys marshmallows contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Sainsburys marshmallows contain gelatine?
Yes: beef gelatine. Beef gelatine is halal only if the cattle were slaughtered Islamically.
Does Sainsburys marshmallows contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Sainsburys marshmallows halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Sainsburys marshmallows. 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.