Is Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar Halal?
HALAL
This cheese is made with rennet, but the label does not state whether it is microbial or from an Islamically slaughtered animal; a microbial or vegetarian-rennet claim would settle it.
Hanafi — their opinion: rennet is not made impure by the animal's death, so this cheese is allowed.
Shafi, Maliki, Jafari, Zaydi, Hanbali, Ibadi — their opinion: rennet should come from a halal source, so this cheese should be avoided.
Follow your own scholar.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar for halal compliance:
⚠️RennetMUSHBOOH
3 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 2 Halal · ⚠️ 1 Mushbooh · ❌ 0 Haram
First checked: July 28, 2026 · Last checked: August 21, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
GRATED IRISH MOZZARELLA CHEESE & MATURE IRISH RED CHEDDAR CHEESE INGREDIENTS Mozzarella Cheese (49.5%) [Pasteurised Irish Milk, Starter Cultures, Salt, Vegetarian Rennet], Mature Red Cheddar (49.5%) (Pasturised Irish Milk, Salt, Vegetarian Rennet, Starter Cultures, Colour: Beta Carotene], Potato Starch. A ALERGY ADVICE For llerges, see ingredients in bold. I SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS NUTRITOW Typical values per portion Energy per 100g (30g) RI* 1447kJ 434kJ 348kcal 104kcal 5% of which saturales 26g 7.7g 11% Carhohydrate 16g 4.9g 25% ni shich sugars Fibre 7.1g 2.1g Protein 1g <0.5g ≤1% Sale 0g 0g 23g 6.8g 21g 0.62g NUMBER OF SERVINGS PER PACK: 6 APPROX. 10% *Reference intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal) STORAGE KEEP REFRIGERATED 0°C tO +4°C. * Once opened, consume within 3 days and…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar halal?
Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar is HALAL. This cheese is made with rennet, but the label does not state whether it is microbial or from an Islamically slaughtered animal; a microbial or vegetarian-rennet claim would settle it. Hanafi — their opinion: rennet is not made impure by the animal's death, so this cheese is…
Can Muslims eat Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar is classified as HALAL. Yes, it appears permissible for Muslims. All identified ingredients come from halal-compliant sources. However, formulations can change, so always verify the packaging.
What ingredients are in Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar?
Key ingredients analyzed: Rennet (MUSHBOOH).
How many times has Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar been checked?
Grated Mozzarella and Cheddar has been scanned 3 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 2, Mushbooh: 1, Haram: 0. Confidence level: Low confidence.
