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Is Mediterranea Halloumi Traditional Cypriot Cheese vegan?
Mediterranea · Barcode 6425688000021 · Automated ingredient assessment
No — not vegan
Contains cheese, halloumi. The product identity indicates cheese, which is animal-derived.
Why it is not vegancheese, halloumi
7 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2023-04-28
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What the ingredient list tells us
Original label (source language)
Lapte pasteurizat proaspăt (amestec de vaca, capra, oaie), sare, cheag non-animal, mentă.
Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.
Animal-derived ingredients identified
halloumi is classified as animal-derived by the local ingredient taxonomy.
Ingredients with an unresolved source
We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.
This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.
We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.
We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.
This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.
Limits in this record
- The source ingredient field appears to omit the product's primary animal ingredient, so product identity was used as additional evidence.
Recognised ingredient entries (7)
lapte pasteurizat proaspătamestec de vacacapraoaiesarecheag non animalmentă
Allergens, trace warnings & additives
Declared allergens in the record
No allergen information is recorded. This is not an allergen-free claim.
Precautionary “may contain” information
No trace statement is recorded. Absence of data does not mean absence of cross-contact.
Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.
Additives listed
No additives are listed in the available record. This is not an additive-free certification.
Labels reported by the source
palm oil content unknownvegan status unknownvegetarian status unknown
These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.
Nutrition & processing, separately explained
- Source Nutri-Score
- D
- Source NOVA group
- Not available
- Veganory indicator
- 34/100
- Indicator inputs
- Nutrition only
Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.
| Energy | 314 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 24.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 14.8 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 21.3 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 0.84 g |
How our indicator is calculated
When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.
Vegan alternatives to explore
Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.
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Chives spreadSheeseSame cheese type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product match
French Connection Non-Dairy CheeseMisha’s, Misha's Kind Foods, Inc.Same cheese type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product matchNot sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).
Questions about this product
Is this answer valid for every Mediterranea product?
No. This page covers Mediterranea Halloumi Traditional Cypriot Cheese, barcode 6425688000021. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.
What still needs to be confirmed?
The source of lapte pasteurizat proaspăt, cow, capra, oaie, animal needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.
Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?
No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.
What if my label is different?
Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.
Sources & how this page is made
Product data: Open Food Facts record for 6425688000021 · Open Database License (ODbL).
Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.
Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.
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