by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Nov 4, 2026 | Nutrition
Kosher and halal food laws share a lot: both ban pork and blood, and both require a specific method of slaughter. So can Muslims eat kosher food? The answer depends on the product – and on scholarly views. Where kosher and halal agree Pork and its derivatives are...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Oct 30, 2026 | Nutrition
Vanilla extract is in cakes, cookies, ice cream and drinks. But in the US, “pure vanilla extract” must by law contain at least 35% alcohol. Is it halal? Why vanilla extract contains alcohol Ethanol draws the flavour compounds out of vanilla beans and...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Oct 28, 2026 | Nutrition
Cheese is made from milk, so it seems simple. The question comes from rennet – the enzyme that turns milk into curds – and other enzymes that may come from animals. Types of rennet Animal rennet: traditionally taken from the stomachs of young calves. Some traditional...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Oct 19, 2026 | Nutrition
That bright red in your strawberry yoghurt, sweets or lipstick may come from an unexpected source: insects. Carmine – also called cochineal, carminic acid, Natural Red 4 or E120 – is one of the most debated additives among Muslims. What is carmine? Carmine is made...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Oct 14, 2026 | Nutrition
Gummy bears, jelly babies and fizzy sweets usually get their chew from gelatin – and in most Western supermarkets that gelatin comes from pork. Here is how to find halal options. Why most gummies are not halal Standard gummy sweets in the UK and US typically use pork...
by Halal Wellness Editorial Team | Oct 12, 2026 | Nutrition
“Halal” signs are everywhere, but not every shop can show where its meat comes from. Knowing what to check helps you buy with confidence. The basics of halal slaughter For meat to be halal, the animal must be a permissible species, alive and healthy at the...
