Halal lollies at Coles and Woolworths
We checked the ingredient lists of popular lollies sold at Coles. Most gummies, jellies and marshmallows are set with gelatine, and the label rarely says where it comes from. Here's what we found and what to look for instead.
| Product | Status | Why | Owned by | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen's Snakes Alive 200g Allen's | Contains haram ingredient | Lists gelatine with no halal source, plus carminic acid (120) and vegetable carbon (153). | Nestlé | 23 Oct 2026 Coles listing |
| Pascall Pink and White Marshmallows 280g Pascall | Contains haram ingredient | Lists gelatine with no halal source, plus colour (120) carmine. | Mondelēz International | 23 Oct 2026 Coles listing |
| Haribo Goldbears 400g Haribo | Contains haram ingredient | Lists gelatine. Haribo says its standard gummies traditionally use pork gelatine. Glazed with beeswax. | Haribo (family-owned, Germany) | 23 Oct 2026 Coles listing |
| Haribo halal range Haribo | Halal certified | Haribo makes halal variants with beef gelatine. Look for the halal logo; these are separate packs from the standard range. | Haribo (family-owned, Germany) | Oct 2026 |
| The Natural Confectionery Co. Jelly Babies 220g The Natural Confectionery Co. | Contains haram ingredient | Lists gelatine with no halal source. Colours and glaze are plant-based. | Mondelēz International | 23 Oct 2026 Coles listing |
| Darrell Lea Allsorts Liquorice 270g Darrell Lea | Contains haram ingredient | Lists gelatine with no halal source. Also contains glycerine (422) and emulsifier (471), both source-dependent. | Darrell Lea (Australian, privately owned) | 23 Oct 2026 Coles listing |
| Mentos Mint multipack 112g Mentos | Check the pack | No gelatine. Sucrose esters of fatty acids (473) and flavourings can be animal-derived, so look for a halal logo. | Perfetti Van Melle | 23 Oct 2026 Coles listing |
What to look for on a lolly label
- Gelatine (441). Usually animal, often pork, unless the pack says halal beef, fish or certified gelatine. More on gelatine.
- Carmine or carminic acid (120). Red colour from insects. Scholars differ. More on carmine.
- Shellac (904). Insect-based glaze on shiny lollies. More on shellac.
- Emulsifier (471) and glycerine (422). Can be plant or animal fat. More on 471.
- Safe swaps: lollies set with pectin (440), agar (406) or starch, and anything carrying a halal certifier's logo, such as Haribo's halal range.
How we checked
Each entry links to the Coles listing we read on the date shown. We flag ingredients by the rules in our ingredient checklist. Recipes change, so a halal logo on the pack you're holding always wins. Paste any label into the checker to test it yourself.