Source of Raw Meat Materials & Additives and Concerns of Halal Food among Muslim Consumers

163 Pages·2011·6.14 MB·English

By:
Prof. Dr. Abdul Salam Babji
Dr. Salma Mohamad Yusop
Masomeh Ghassem
Leila Najafian

School of Chemical Sciences and Food
World Halal Research Symposium,
Technology, FST, UKM, 43600 Bangi, Malaysia
4th HDC, 6-7 April, Kuala Lumpur
[email protected]
INTRODUCTION
 The food industry, like any other
industry, responds to the needs
and desires of the consumer.

 People all over the world are now
more conscious about foods,
health, and nutrition.

 Many people are interested in
foods that are organically
produced without the use of
synthetic pesticides and other
non-natural chemicals.
 Muslims follow the Islamic dietary code, and foods that
meet that code are called halal (lawful or permitted).

 Muslims are supposed to make an effort to obtain halal
food of good quality. It is their religious obligation to
consume only halal food.

 The global market for halal products is estimated at USD
580 billion a year and global halal trade is approximately
USD 80 billion or 5% of total trade of agri-food products.

 Rising income levels in key Muslim markets have led to
higher consumption rates and therefore more
opportunities for halal food producers.
ESTIMATED GLOBAL HALAL
MARKET VALUE
 Animal proteins, fats and by-products added to
meat-based products  economic, sensory, texture
and flavor reasons.

 Animal proteins, hydrolysates, fats and skin readily
available  increased demand (Babji, et.al, 1999).

 Today‟s consumers (Muslims) -- concern on HALAL,
health, diet and wholesomeness products.

 Development of HALAL , healthful new meat based-
products  a profitable venture
 Health conscious consumer-driven market
especially in selecting meat products (high fat,
high cholesterol, unhealthy)

 Manufacturers have to consider quality, consumer
preference, overall acceptance, cost and pricing as
equally important factors in the formulation of
fish, poultry and meat products.
HALAL FOODS
QURAN VERSE ON HALAL FOOD
 “O ye people! Eat of what is on earth, lawful and good; and do not follow
the footsteps of the Evil One, for he is to you an avowed enemy.” (Al-
Baqarah:168)

 “O you who believe (in the Oneness of Allah)! Eat of the good things
that We have provided you, and be grateful to Allah if it is (indeed) He
Whom you worship”. (Al-Baqarah:172)

 “Eat of that which Allah hath provided for you lawful and good; but fear
Allah, in Whom ye believe.” (Al Maidah:88)
 Halal is a term designating any object or an
action which is permissible to use or engage in,
according to Islamic law.

 It is the opposite of Haram. Haram means
prohibited.

 The commandments of the Qur`an, the Holy
Book, and religious ethics permit Muslims to
consume only halal food.