Named ingredient
Is Pork pie halal?
A raised hot-water crust filled with pork. The name is the pig. AHF: any part of the pig. Toronto Public Health lists ham and bacon under pork. Jelly in the pie is often gelatin — a second, already-filed question that does not save the pork.
A raised hot-water crust filled with pork. The name is the pig. AHF: any part of the pig. Toronto Public Health lists ham and bacon under pork. Jelly in the pie is often gelatin — a second, already-filed question that does not save the pork.
What the sources say
Pork: Any part of the pig, including bacon, ham, and pork chops.
Ham, bacon — Pork
Where you will run into it
- British bakeries
- Picnic packs
- Ploughman’s plates
How to check it yourself
The name is the pig. A turkey or cheese ‘picnic pie’ must say so.
Quick facts
| Name | Pork pie |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | Melton Mowbray pork pie, raised pork pie |
| Additive class | Named ingredient |
| Classification | Verified haram |
| Last verified | 2026-09-18 |
Common questions
Is Pork pie halal?
Pork pie is classified as Verified haram. A raised hot-water crust filled with pork. The name is the pig. AHF: any part of the pig. Toronto Public Health lists ham and bacon under pork. Jelly in the pie is often gelatin — a second, already-filed question that does not save the pork.
Is Pork pie halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Pork pie is verified haram. Not permissible — prohibited source confirmed Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Pork pie called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: Melton Mowbray pork pie, raised pork pie.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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