Saturday, June 22, 2019

Very Strict Criteria Apply To Halal Certified Meals

By Frank Allen


In the lives of Muslims in every country in the world the Islamic Law is of paramount importance. It contains strict regulations that govern the lives of believers and cover just about every aspect of daily life. It is specifically detailed about the food that Muslims may eat and the way in which it must be prepared. For Muslims, food is much more than just nutrition. It has a very serious impact upon their moral values and their spiritual life as well. That is why they will only consume Halal certified meals.

Anyone who wishes to sell Halaal products must apply to the Halaal council for certification. The council by no means rubber stamp applications easily. They conduct a thorough inspection of the processes and facilities utilized by the applicant and they make sure that every rule is followed meticulously. Certification is granted for one year only, after which an application must be made for renewal.

Food that is not considered Halaal is called Haram. Muslims may not consume blood or any of the products manufactured with blood. They may not eat pork in any form. They are even forbidden to eat meat from an animal that has not been slaughtered according to the rules or that has died from unknown causes. Most Muslim sects also strictly forbid the use of alcohol.

It is not just the types of food that Muslims may eat that are regulated. The entire manufacturing, packaging and preparation processes are also strictly controlled. Halaal food may never come into contact with other types of food. If it does, it must be thrown away. It is even necessary to use separate dedicated cookware and cooking utensils when preparing Halaal food. These must even be cleaned separately and stored away from other kitchen utensils.

Anyone may apply for Halaal certification, not just Muslims. As long as all the rules are obeyed certification is open to everybody. Applicants may even prepare Haram food as well but they have to make very sure that there is no contamination. Halaal councils encourage applicants to employ at least two Muslims to supervise the process but this is not a strict requirement.

There are numerous people that are not Muslims that nevertheless prefer Halaal food. They appreciate the fact that Halaal food contains only top quality ingredients and that extremely high standards of cleanliness is maintained at all times. This is unfortunately not always the case with other types of food. Those preferring Halaal food say that it is not only healthier but that it also tastes much better.

The market for Halaal food is a lucrative one. It is not surprising then that there are those that will supply food described as Halaal while it is not. Consumers can access the website of the Halaal council to check whether a specific outlet, product or restaurant have been sanctioned to offer Halaal food. It is also important to look out for the official logo of the Halaal council when buying food.

Many people still think that the preparation of Halaal food is accompanies by religious rituals. This is certainly not the case. Halaal food is nothing more than food that has been prepared according to very strict rules. It is healthy and tasty.




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