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How did these wildly popular snacks on supermarket shelves obtain halal certification?
2025-12-17
Jelly, coconut water, mini cakesThese popular snacks on supermarket shelves are becoming increasingly popular among Muslim consumers. In recent years, the international Muslim market has seen continuous expansion in its snack market due to its large population and evolving consumer demands. The global halal food market is projected to maintain a growth rate of around 6.8% over the next five years. By 2030, the market size will exceed $3.5 trillion, and snacks, as a significant sub-category within this sector, will also benefit. But do you know what conditions these wildly popular snacks must meet to be chosen by Muslim consumers?
Take jelly as an example; its rich flavor comes from a variety of flavoring ingredients. When applying for halal certification, these ingredients must be declared one by one, and no omissions or false declarations are allowed.Compared to the wide variety of flavors of jelly, the halal certification process for coconut water is relatively simple.
In general, the following points should be paid special attention to when applying for halal certification for snack foods on supermarket shelves:
1. Avoid using pork gelatin, such as in jelly and candy products. If the product process requires it, halal fish gelatin, bovine bone gelatin, carrageenan, or pectin can be used as substitutes.
2. Avoid using lard and pork floss. These are commonly used in pastries, cookies, and seaweed. You can use vegetable oil or halal chicken floss instead.
3. Pay attention to the amount of flavoring added and the amount of alcohol residue. Muslims have extremely high standards for all products that are ingested directly, and some flavorings may have issues with alcohol residue levels that do not meet standards during the extraction process.
Star of JacobCoconut water factory inspected by HFC Halal certification body
Meanwhile, low-sugar, gluten-free, and organic halal snacks are becoming increasingly popular. Additive-free nut bars and cold-pressed fruit and vegetable crisps are experiencing rapid sales growth. Plant-based snacks are also gaining popularity, becoming a new choice for many health-conscious consumers.