Ingredients, colour-coded
What needs attention
- 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
CARAMEL 50% (GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK, INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, PALM OIL, FLAVOURING, EMULSIFIER (SOYA LECITHIN)), MILK CHOCOLATE 33% (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA MASS, STANDARDISED WHOLE MILK, SKIMMED MILK POWDER, PALM OIL, SHEA BUTTER, EMULSIFIER (SOYA LECITHIN), FLAVOURING), WAFER 17% (FORTIFIED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMINE), SUGAR, RAPESEED OIL, RAISING AGENT (SODIUM BICARBONATE), SALT, EMULSIFIER (SOYA LECITHIN)).
What to check on this pack
The first ingredient listed is caramel 50% (glucose syrup and the list has 21 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. One of the named ingredients needs a closer look:
- 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.
Tunnock's Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer Biscuit: pack details
| Pack size | 30g |
|---|---|
| Sold at | Tesco |
| Sold in | United Kingdom |
| Made or packed in | Scotland |
| Contains (allergens) | gluten, milk, soybeans |
| Additives | E322, E500 |
| 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.
What we found about Tunnock's and halal
Retailers list Tunnock's milk chocolate caramel wafers as suitable for vegetarians. The ingredients include caramel made with glucose syrup, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, palm oil and flavouring, with soya lecithin as the emulsifier, and the allergens are milk, wheat and soya.
Sources: Ocado: Tunnock's Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafers. More on Tunnock's
Is Tunnock's Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer Biscuit vegetarian or vegan?
Tunnock's Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer Biscuit is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed, but it contains milk or egg, so it is not vegan; some additives can still be animal-derived.
More on this type of food: Sweets & gummies: what to check · all Tunnock's products checked
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Frequently asked questions
Does Tunnock's Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer Biscuit contain pork?
No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Tunnock's Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer Biscuit contain gelatine?
No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.
Does Tunnock's Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer Biscuit contain alcohol?
No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.
Is Tunnock's Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer Biscuit halal-certified?
We found no halal label for Tunnock's Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafer Biscuit. 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.