what is halal food ??

The following is a partial list of Halal non-meat products:

* Bread products
* Cereals – breakfast, natural and organic
* Cheese and cheese products and coatings
* Coffee mixes
* Dairy Products – whipped toppings and drink mixes
* Desserts – cakes and pastries
* Eggs – powdered, frozen, and processed
* Fish and Seafood
* French fries and Processed Potatoes
* Fruits – fresh and/or dried
* Grains
* Honey
* Ice Cream / Ice Cream Toppings
* Jams and Jellies



* Legumes and Nuts
* Milk (from species considered Halal)
* Pastry Items – frostings and coatings
* Pastas
* Peanut Butter
* Pizzas
* Plants (which are non-intoxicating)
* Sauces and dressings
* Seasonings
* Soup and Soup Base
* Syrups – table and flavored
* Tea Blends
* Vegetables – fresh and frozen

Non "Food" items which may also be Halal certified are:



* Capsules - Pharmaceutical and Vitamin
* Cosmetics
* Nutritional supplements
* Protein powders
* Vitamins and minerals


In the meat, poultry and food industry, animals such as cows, veal, lamb, sheep, goats, turkeys, chickens, ducks, game birds, bison, venison, etc., are considered Halal, but they must be slaughtered according to Islamic laws in order for their meat to be suitable for consumption.