Halal Gelatin

Gelatin is basically a flavorless substance that is mostly used in the manufacture of bakery products and desserts. It is made from the raw substances of animals. It mostly comprises of components of Pig skin and bones. The most common use of Gelatin is as an ingredient in gummy candy, yogurt, ice cream and marshmallows. Let’s face it – Desserts are yummy. Everyone adores them. But, the same could not be said for a Muslim living in a foreign country. As we have already discussed that Gelatin is made from raw substances of Pigs, since consuming pork or anything of the kind has been strictly forbidden by Islam, a Muslim cannot eat these desserts since they are loaded with Gelatin. Moreover, gelatin can also be the cause to an upset stomach and can cause extreme health hazards if consumed in large quantities. So, what should you do? How can you enjoy desserts without having to face an extreme tummy ache later? You can’t just completely abandon sweets and desserts - they’re far to

How long have you been staring into that bakery window next to your office? Probably, forever. We know for a fact that you always wanted to go in there but never do, because they use Gelatin. If you’re a Muslim that just moved to a foreign country, or someone that is conscious of what they put in their body, we’d strongly suggest that you stay away from such bakeries. The bakery products are normally loaded with Gelatin. Even though, Gelatin isn’t haram per say. Gelatin is made from the bones of animals. But, sometimes the list of animals can includes pigs as well. Since, consuming pork in any way is prohibited in the Islam, Gelatin is, therefore, banned for Muslims. Additionally, vegans and vegetarians do not consume animal products at all, thus it can be quite a problem for them as well. So, what do you do? You’re probably worried and think of all the times you went to someone’s birthday or maybe bought a muffin on the way home. You can’t just stop eating bakery sweets, there ha