Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- HaramPork gelatine
Gelatine made from pig skin and bones. Pork is prohibited in the Qur'an, so it 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
glucose-fructose syrup. sgar, pork gelatine. corn starch, colours (paprika extract, beetroot red. curcumin), flavouring storage store in cool, dry place. *** per 1½ of a ecz) beg 800l 352kj 1407kj
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is glucose-fructose syrup. sgar and the list has 3 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 2 of the named ingredients need a closer look:
- pork gelatine (haram): Gelatine made from pig skin and bones. Pork is prohibited in the Qur'an, so it is haram. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the pork 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.
Tesco Marsh mallows: pack details
| Sold at | Tesco |
|---|---|
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Additives | E100, E160c, E162 |
| 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 Tesco Marsh mallows vegetarian or vegan?
No. Tesco Marsh mallows contains pork gelatine, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Tesco Marsh mallows contain pork?
Yes. The ingredients include pork gelatine.
Does Tesco Marsh mallows contain gelatine?
Yes: pork gelatine. Gelatine with no stated source is usually pork in the UK.
Does Tesco Marsh mallows contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Tesco Marsh mallows halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Tesco Marsh mallows. 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.