Food & Beverage

Quick Answer Mono- and diglycerides (E471) can be halal when they come from 100% plant-based oils or are produced synthetically. If they originate from pork, non-zabiha beef, or share equipment with non-halal fats, they are not halal. Always confirm the source or look...

Animals must be slaughtered a certain way in order to be considered halal. When not slaughtered with this technique, the meat of the animals is considered forbidden, or haram. General Halal Certification Requirements for Meat & Poultry #Requirement AreaKey AHF...

Lab-grown meat (also known as cultivated meat or cultured meat) is genuine animal meat produced by growing animal cells outside of a living animal in a controlled environment​.In essence, instead of raising and slaughtering livestock, we can cultivate muscle and fat...

Emulsifiers are substances used in food products to help mix ingredients that typically do not combine well, such as oil and water. They are commonly found in processed foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics to stabilize mixtures of water and oil.  Whether...

Whether gelatin is halal depends on several critical factors, including its source, method of processing, and the presence of any contaminants or cross-contaminants.  For Muslims, it is essential to ensure that any gelatin consumed or used is halal certified from...

Halal certification and organic certification are two distinct standards, each serving different purposes and targeting different consumer needs.  In simpler terms, halal certification guarantees that a product complies with Islamic dietary laws, making it...

The following halal and haram ingredients list is developed in alignment with the book ‘Islamic Dietary Laws and Practices’ by Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini. This comprehensive guide will help you understand and identify halal and haram ingredients in detail.  You...