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Last updated: 19th July 2005
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i heard that ferrero rocher contains pig whey, please can u elaborate on this? jazakallah


Pig rennet was rumoured initially by Ferrero because they were not sure and erred on the side of caution. After investigations, it was apparent pig rennet was never used. Calf rennet is used which is praiseworthy to refrain from but permissible nonetheless.

This is the 2005-2006 list:
FERRERO ROCHER - HALAAL *
MON CHERI - HARAAM
What is the basis of the liqueur used in Mon Cheri?
Cherry distillate with rum-like flavour + alcohol, sugar and water
What is the base of the alcohol?
Grain (maize), molasses or potato
KINDER SURPRISE - HALAAL ***
KINDER MAXI SURPRISE (Easter egg)Please avoid **
KINDER CHOCOLATE 12.5g - HALAAL ***
KINDER MAXI 21g - HALAAL ***
KINDER BUENO - HALAAL ***
KINDER HAPPY HIPPO - HALAAL *
NUTELLA - HALAAL *
TIC TAC MINT - HALAAL
TIC TAC LIME/ORANGE - HARAAM e120 Carminic Acid from Cochineal
TIC TAC ORANGE - HARAAM e120
Carminic Acid from Cochineal
TIC TAC SPEARMINT- HALAAL
TIC TAC EXTRA STRONG- HALAAL
GIOTTO - HALAAL *

* These products contain calf whey syrup or cheese. Please refer to fatwa on this link:
http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/viewquestion.php?foodqid=20&catID=1&compID=1

** Please avoid.
http://www.gmwa.org.uk/foodguide2/viewquestion.php?foodqid=39&catID=2&compID=9

*** Alcohol as a flavour, colour carrier (Halaal)

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Answer last updated on:
20th July 2005
Answered by:
Ulamaa ID 03
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Location: UK
(Mufti) Abdullah Patel
Halal Food Guide