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Saturday 3 February 2018

Info Showcasing Halal Certified Food

By Karen Meyer


This can be simply defined as anything that is permissible in the customary rules of the Islamic laws. In most instances, this is usually applied especially to the lawful or permissible drinks and foods. In the Islamic laws, certain foods and drinks are usually viewed as unlawful, and they are characterized as haram. In this regard, it is vital to understand the difference between haram and Halal certified food.

As we are all aware Muslims do not consume pork or any other food processed from the meat. The Quran forbids it and other foods considered impure. Foods that are considered not pure depends on the source, probably the cause of the animals death and finally how it was processed. It is vital that for foodstuffs especially processed ones to have gone the right criteria of being processed, otherwise they will be considered impure for consumption.

A prescribed procedure of slaughtering in all meat sources excluding all types fish and any other sea animal is well detailed or spelt out and the dish should come from renowned supplier that basically adheres to all set practices. To kill an animal actually well sharpened and clean knife is used to generally slit the animal throat and it always should be slaughtered in a specified direction after saying an Islamic prayer, additionally this exercise should mainly be exercised or carried out by a Muslim.

Dead animals of the wild, carcasses, dead animals whose cause of death is not known or leftovers preyed on should not be consumed. Any flowing blood should be exhaustively drained and minimum pain should be inflicted to the animal.

It is imperative to note that products that are brought to the market with a genetic factor from a forbidden source such as a pigs genetic material in a soy product is considered impure. Hence, such biotechnology derived nutrients should be from a ratified source to ensure that they are all acceptable in the culture.

Muslims, in essence, must also optimally ensure that all edibles or meals alongside other non-food products such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics are permissible or categorized as Halal. Oftentimes, these items and products usually contain animal by-products as well as other possible ingredients which are not permissible especially for Islamic believers to consume or even use in any way, on their bodies.

The consumption of these accredited diet stuffs has been on the rise especially in Dubai and parts of the Middle East due to the large population of Muslims. It is crystal clear that companies are enjoying huge market benefits regardless of the criticism on the accreditation of the products. The global market for the foodstuffs has a higher growth estimation and it keeps on increasing annually.

It is also important to consider the certification of these products and meals. Worldwide, this meal certification has received massive criticism especially by anti-halal lobbying groups as well as civil societies. Most critics usually argue that this practice usually results in ramifications such as added costs. Nonetheless, Islamic believers still hold that it is a very noble and legal process, as per their cultures.




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