What exactly is haram? In today’s global food industry, “haram” can be thought of as an allergen – a substance that Muslim consumers (the fastest growing consumer segment global) must avoid entirely – and halal certification is the safeguard that ensures products are...
In the context of food quality certifications like organic, halal, gluten-free, and non-GMO identity preservation (IP) has become a critical system for ensuring that certification claims remain credible. IP refers to maintaining the distinct identity of...
Muslim consumers often ask whether bacterial cultures make a food halal (permissible) or not. In general, Islamic experts and halal authorities consider bacterial cultures permissible as long as no haram (forbidden) components are involved. This explainer will...
Halal certification in the U.S. is no longer optional for brands that want to compete. It is the difference between staying local and tapping into a $226-billion North American market set to nearly double by 2033. Without it, you miss the trust of over 3.5...
It’s estimated that 1 in 4 people, globally, consume Halal food, therefore, if you’re an individual or a restaurant-owner, learning what makes food halal is gonna be important to you in the coming years. And even more crucially, learning some of the simple yet...
Meat consumption is gradually increasing in Muslim and muslim-majority countries, driven by factors like population growth and economic development, which has also subsequently increased the demand for halal-certified meat imports within these regions. Halal Meat...
For Muslim consumers, ensuring that the food they eat, including chocolate, is halal is an important part of faith. However, with so many chocolate brands and varieties available, it can be challenging to determine what chocolates are truly halal. This...
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a baseline 10% tariff on imports from nearly every country, with higher rates, up to 50%, for certain nations. This recent imposition of U.S. tariffs is having significant implications for global trade, also...
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...
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