Is Nutella Halal?

The short answer

Nutella contains no alcohol and no ingredients from animals other than milk, so it is halal by its ingredients. It is certified in several countries. In the United States, it is not certified, but its ingredients are halal.

What is in Nutella?

Nutella's ingredients are:

• sugar and palm oil;
• hazelnuts and cocoa;
• skimmed milk powder and whey powder;
• lecithin, which is an emulsifier that keeps the spread smooth;
• vanillin, which is a vanilla flavor made in a lab rather than an extract made with alcohol.

There is no gelatin, no pork and no animal fat.

Is the whey in Nutella halal?

The one ingredient people ask about is whey. Whey is a by-product of cheese making, so it can raise a question about the rennet used to make the cheese. In Nutella, the whey has not been flagged as coming from animal rennet, and Ferrero states that milk is its only ingredient from an animal. If you follow a strict standard, a certified jar removes any doubt.

Is Nutella halal-certified?

Nutella is halal-certified in a number of countries. In the United States, it is not officially certified. However, its ingredients are halal, and most scholars accept food that is halal by its ingredients.

Common questions

Is Nutella halal?

Yes, by its ingredients. Ferrero confirms it contains no alcohol and no ingredients from animals other than milk.

Does Nutella contain alcohol?

No. Its vanilla flavor is vanillin, which is made in a lab. It is not a vanilla extract made with alcohol.

Is Nutella halal-certified?

It is certified in several countries. The jars sold in the United States are not certified, but their ingredients are halal.

Does Nutella contain gelatin or pork?

No. Nutella contains no gelatin and no pork.