Halal Certified Food Is Not Only Enjoyed By Muslims

By Sarah Gibson


Islam is a comprehensive religion that provide guidelines to Muslims on just about every facet of their lives. Food is a very important part of the daily lives of all Muslims. It is believe that the food that one eats not only affects the physical condition of the person concerned, but also the spiritual and moral character. That is why Muslims follow so many rules regarding what they eat, when they eat and how the meal is prepared. The basic rule is that only Halal certified food may be consumed.

Any retailer or wholesaler that wish to provide foodstuffs to Muslim communities in one form or another must obtain certification that their products adhere to the strict rules imposed by Islam. Applying for such certification can be a lengthy process and certification is easily withdrawn if the rules are not strictly kept. Every country with a significant number of practising Muslims has some form of Halaal Council.

There are some foodstuffs that are forbidden outright if it contains certain ingredients. No Muslim may ever consume anything that contains alcohol. This ban includes medication. Extracts and derivatives used in the manufacturing or preparation of foodstuffs may only originate from a halaal certified abattoir. The monitoring of all the processes in these abattoirs is comprehensive and often complex. Pork in any form is also strictly forbidden.

Halaal certification do not just focus on the ingredients of the foodstuffs. There are numerous other rules that must be followed during the manufacturing, packaging or preparation processes. For example, foodstuffs may not be prepared in containers such as pots or pans that have been used in the preparation of non halaal meals. It is even necessary to use separate washing and drying facilities.

It is not only Muslim owned restaurants, retailers and manufacturers that are eligible for halaal certification. Any company or person that can comply with each and every rule of the Islamic Law may apply. However, the presence of at least two Muslims during manufacturing and cooking processes is strongly recommended. Their job is to make sure that every rule is strictly observed at all times.

Halaal certified products and meals are not just popular with Muslims. Many other people prefer these products and meals. Halaal meals are known for being prepared under very strictly monitored conditions and the highest standards of hygiene are observed at all times. There is also the fact that only the highest quality ingredients are used. In addition, many people firmly believe that halaal meals are more flavourful and tasty than meals from other cultures and sources.

Halaal certification is not easy to obtain, but such certification can most certainly be worth it. Unfortunately, not everyone that claims that their products are halaal are truthful. Consumers must therefore make sure that such products are indeed properly certified before they buy or eat it. Most halaal products display the halaal certification logo prominently.

In general, Muslims lead very disciplined lives. They have many rules to follow but they do so gladly because they want to be obedient to the Islamic Law. Halaal certification is there to help them make sure that they obey all the rules related to what they consume.




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