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Is Tesco Finest Spanish Chorizo Halal?

Haram

Contains haram ingredients

Based on its ingredient list, Tesco Finest Spanish Chorizo contains pork, which is haram under the general view.

BrandTesco Finest
Barcode5057373620309
CategorySausages & processed meat
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-08-24
Last re-read by us2026-10-15

Ingredients, colour-coded

porksaltpaprika (2%)dextrosegarlicantioxidant (sodium ascorbatel, nutmeg, preservative (sodium nitrite), oregano
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

What needs attention

  • HaramPork

    Pork and anything made from pigs is haram.

Full ingredient list

pork, salt, paprika (2%), dextrose, garlic, antioxidant (sodium ascorbatel, nutmeg, preservative (sodium nitrite), oregano.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is pork and the list has 9 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs a closer look:

  • pork (haram): Pork and anything made from pigs is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the pork.

Tesco Finest Spanish Chorizo: pack details

Sold atTesco
Sold inFrance, United Kingdom
Made or packed inSpain
Contains (allergens)pork
AdditivesE250
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 Tesco Finest Spanish Chorizo vegetarian or vegan?

No. Tesco Finest Spanish Chorizo contains pork, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.

More on this type of food: Sausages & processed meat: what to check · all Tesco Finest products checked

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tesco Finest Spanish Chorizo contain pork?

Yes. The ingredients include pork.

Does Tesco Finest Spanish Chorizo contain gelatine?

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

Does Tesco Finest Spanish Chorizo contain alcohol?

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

Is Tesco Finest Spanish Chorizo halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Tesco Finest Spanish Chorizo. 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.