There is something almost ironic about the lobster halal question. Lobster used to be considered poverty food in America fed to prisoners and servants in the 1800s because it was so plentiful and cheap. Today it sits at the top…
Here is something interesting about shrimp. It is the only common food in America where the halal answer genuinely changes based on which Islamic school of thought you follow. Not because of the ingredient list. Not because of how it…
Wendy’s built its entire brand on one promise. Fresh, never frozen. That tagline is everywhere on the bags, on the signs, on the ads. And somewhere along the way, a lot of Muslim consumers started connecting “fresh” with “cleaner” and…
Sour Patch Kids are one of those candies that every Muslim consumer has a different answer for. Some say they are fine. Some say avoid them. And everyone sounds equally confident. That contradiction is exactly why this question is so…
You are at a birthday party. A bowl of Haribo Goldbears sits on the table. Your friends are grabbing handfuls. You reach in — then something stops you. You are not sure. And you do not want to ask out…
Most people grab a Pringles can without thinking twice. The pop of the lid. The perfectly stacked chips. That seasoning that coats your fingers within seconds. For most people, it is just a snack. But if you are a Muslim…
Is Starburst halal? No — standard US Starburst is not halal. Mars Wrigley has officially stated that the gelatin in US Starburst is derived from beef. However, the beef used is conventionally slaughtered and is not zabiha halal. Moreover, UK…
Are Skittles halal? Yes — standard Skittles are generally considered halal. Mars Wrigley removed gelatin from the recipe in 2009 and replaced it with modified corn starch. Moreover, standard Skittles contain no carmine, no shellac, and no pork derivatives. However,…
Are Takis halal? In the USA, most Takis flavors are not halal. Takis Fuego explicitly lists pork enzymes on the American ingredient label — and no Takis products sold in the US carry halal certification from IFANCA, ISNA, HFA, JAKIM,…
Are Doritos halal? In the USA, most Doritos flavors are not halal. Frito-Lay has confirmed that the cheese seasonings in many of its products use animal-derived enzymes — and some of these come from pork. Moreover, no standard US Doritos…
