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Halal Food

Halal food is defined as food that is permissible under Islamic law, requiring specific preparation methods including proper slaughtering by a qualified Muslim. It must be free from prohibited ingredients such as alcohol and pork, and many products are certified halal by recognized bodies. On campus, there are several dining locations offering halal options, and additional halal food sources are available in Columbia.

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Halal Food

Halal food is defined as food that is permissible under Islamic law, requiring specific preparation methods including proper slaughtering by a qualified Muslim. It must be free from prohibited ingredients such as alcohol and pork, and many products are certified halal by recognized bodies. On campus, there are several dining locations offering halal options, and additional halal food sources are available in Columbia.

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Halal Food

Halal food is food that is permitted by Islamic law and dietary guidelines. The term halal is
Arabic for "permissible" or "lawful". Halal food is prepared and consumed in accordance with
specific conditions, including:
Slaughter
The animal must be slaughtered by a mature, mentally sound Muslim who is well-versed in the
correct Islamic method. The animal must be healthy and free of disease or defect. The
slaughterer must recite the name of Allah, such as “Bismillahi Allahu Akbar” or “Bismillah,” and
then immediately slaughter the animal. The animal must be slaughtered manually, and the knife
must be sharp enough to minimize the animal's suffering. The slaughterer must sever the animal's
trachea, esophagus, and both jugular veins.
An animal that dies of illness or natural causes – is also considered haram. An animal must be
alive, healthy, and conscious at the time of slaughter for its meat to be considered halal.
Ingredients
Halal food is free from alcohol, pork and its byproducts, and other harmful or toxic
ingredients. It also does not come into contact with non-halal food.
Common Halal Foods:
 Fruits and Vegetables: Naturally halal since they don’t contain prohibited ingredients.
 Halal Meat: Beef, chicken, lamb, goat, and fish are typically halal if slaughtered
according to Islamic practices.
 Dairy Products: Milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter are generally halal if they don’t contain
non-halal additives like gelatin or alcohol.
 Halal Sweets: Many candies, desserts, and chocolates are halal if they don’t contain
alcohol or non-halal gelatin.
 Halal Fast Food: Some fast-food chains offer halal options, especially in countries with
large Muslim populations. For example, in places like the Middle East, there is a wide
variety of halal fast food available.
Common Non-halal foods:
 Pork: Pork is strictly prohibited in Islam, and any product derived from pigs is
considered non-halal.
 Bacon: A popular product made from pork, usually served in breakfast meals.
 Pork Sausages: Sausages made from pork or with pork fat.
 Ham: A cut of pork, often served in sandwiches, pizzas, or as a main dish.
 Pork Gelatin: Used in many processed foods, including gummies, marshmallows, and
some yogurts or desserts.
 Wine, Beer, and Spirits: Alcohol in any form is forbidden in Islam. This includes drinks
such as wine, beer, vodka, whiskey, and cocktails.
 Alcohol-Based Flavorings: Some food products use alcohol as a flavoring agent (e.g., in
vanilla extract, sauces, or desserts), which makes them non-halal.

Halal Certification:

 Many products, especially in non-Muslim countries, are labeled with a halal certification
to indicate that they comply with Islamic dietary laws. These certifications are issued by
halal certification bodies that inspect products and manufacturing processes.

Considerations:

 Cross-Contamination: Even if a food item is labeled halal, it must be prepared


separately from non-halal foods to avoid cross-contamination.
 Halal and Vegetarian/Vegan: Vegetarian and vegan foods are often halal, but it’s
important to ensure that no alcohol, non-halal additives, or hidden animal-derived
ingredients (like rennet in cheese) are used.

Halal places to eat on campus: 4 out of 20 dining locations on campus have halal

food options.

 Morts: All chicken options


 Infusion: Chicken and beef burrito bowl
 Sabai: All korean beef options
 Baja: All beef options

Halal options in Columbia:

 Global Market
 Kabul Market
 Med Mex
 Syrian Kitchen

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