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Is Tesco Pork Sausages Halal?

Haram

Contains haram ingredients

Based on its ingredient list, Tesco Pork Sausages contains pork, which is haram under the general view.

Contains meat: only halal if the meat is certified — check for a halal logo on the pack.

BrandTesco
Barcode5053947859342
CategorySausages & processed meat
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-06-13
Last re-read by us2026-10-15

Ingredients, colour-coded

Pork (90%)WaterRice FlourPotato StarchSaltAcidity Regulator (Calcium Lactate)White PepperSageStabilisers (Tetrasodium Diphosphate, Disodium Diphosphate)CorianderPreservative (Sodium Metabisulphite)NutmegDextroseBamboo FibreCaramelised Sugar SyrupColour (Paprika Extract). Filled into alginate casings
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

What needs attention

  • HaramPork

    Pork and anything made from pigs is haram.

  • DoubtfulSausage casing

    Natural casings are usually pig or sheep intestines; collagen casings are often beef. Halal only from halal animals. Cellulose and alginate casings are plant-based.

Full ingredient list

Pork (90%), Water, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Calcium Lactate), White Pepper, Sage, Stabilisers (Tetrasodium Diphosphate, Disodium Diphosphate), Coriander, Preservative (Sodium Metabisulphite), Nutmeg, Dextrose, Bamboo Fibre, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Colour (Paprika Extract). Filled into alginate casings.

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is pork and the list has 16 named ingredients. The product data carries these labels: no gluten. 2 of the named ingredients need 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.
  • sausage casing (doubtful): Natural casings are usually pig or sheep intestines; collagen casings are often beef. Halal only from halal animals. Cellulose and alginate casings are plant-based. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the sausage casing.

Tesco Pork Sausages: pack details

Pack size6 sausages (400g)
Sold atTesco
Sold inUnited Kingdom
Contains (allergens)pork
AdditivesE160c, E223, E327, E450
Nutri-ScoreD
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 Pork Sausages vegetarian or vegan?

No. Tesco Pork Sausages contains pork and sausage casing, so it is not vegetarian or vegan.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tesco Pork Sausages contain pork?

Yes. The ingredients include pork.

Does Tesco Pork Sausages contain gelatine?

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

Does Tesco Pork Sausages contain alcohol?

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

Is Tesco Pork Sausages halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Tesco Pork Sausages. 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.