Are Squashies Halal?

Are Squashies Halal?

Edited By Staff Writer, Halal Incorp

Squashies, the soft, chewy sweets made by Swizzels, are a well known treat in Britain & beyond. But for those following a Halal diet, a regular question arise which is are Squashies Halal?

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The response is related to the specific variety & the components used. Most traditional Squashies include gelatin, a general gelling agent obtained from animal sources such as pork or beef.

If the gelatin administered is pork-derived or non-Halal certified, then the product would not be deemed as Halal.

As of recent enquiries, a lot of the classic Squashies flavours such as Drumstick, Bubblegum & Raspberry & Milk do contain gelatin, which is not Halal certified.

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This means most standard Squashies available in UK supermarkets may not be Halal.

“Is there Pork Gelatine in Squashies?

Swizzels Squashies do contain gelatine and as such are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. However, not to worry, PickandMix.com has you sorted for all your vegetarian and vegan sweets! Just take a browse of our massive range of pick n mix sweets here.”

However, Swizzels has stated & understood the demand for Halal-friendly sweets. They do offer some vegetarian ranges of products & some Squashies sold in specific regions or stores might be created with vegetarian (gelatin-free) recipes, making them suitable for those who align to Halal diets.

To clarify this, check the packaging carefully vegetarian versions will be clearly marked normally with a V symbol.

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There has also been mention of Halal-certified Squashies available in international markets or through specialty stores. Again, the best practice is to look for the official Halal certification on the packaging itself.

To summarise, while most Squashies are not Halal due to the inclusion of non-Halal gelatin, there are some exceptions.

Always check the components & look for Halal or vegetarian labels for full clarification. If in doubt, you can contact Swizzels directly or choose from their vegetarian options.

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