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CATERER’S GUIDE

The following guide to help Food and Function caterers and coordinators understand the special dietary requirements of their Muslim customers

“Oh you who believe eat of lawful things that we have provided you with, and be grateful to Allah if it is indeed he whom you worship”

Al-Baqarah 2:172

What does Halal mean?

❖ Halal is an Arabic word, meaning lawful, and is the Islamic dietary law that identifies food permitted for Muslims.

❖ Non-halal is also referred to in Arabic as Haram (meaning not permissible) ❖ Alcohol and pork products are NOT permitted (not HALAL) including pork lard, ham and bacon)

❖ For processed foods to be Halal, they must be free of alcohol and pork, and must not have come into contact with either of them during the manufacturing process.

Where can I get Halal meat?

Ÿ Butchers: There are several authorized butchers in New Zealand that supply Halal meat. …

FOOD ADDITIVES - E Numbers

Source: IFANCA HALAL STANDARD

E Numbers are a specific numbering system to identify food additives used in food industry. These E Numbers are not formulated based on Sources of Food additives. Same E Number is assigned to a food additive de rived from a Halal source or Haraam source. Halal status of a food additive cannot be decided based only on the E Number. It would be difficult for the common person to distinguish what is Halal. Therefore, there is a need for a stringent screening of the raw materials used for respective status.

Only ingredients classified as additives have an E Code Number. Naturally occurring ingredients do not eg: Gelatine, sugar, whey etc.

4 - Albumin, Functions: Protein fortifier, binder - Questionable (1)

7 - Artificial colour/flavour Many types Functions: Adds colour and/or flavour Many Numbers - Questionable (1) (2)

18 - Calcium stearoyl lactylate 482, Functions…

Guide to Halal Catering

Non-Halal FOOD ADDITIVES – E Numbers