The Ins And Outs Of Halal

Halal Meat


Any animals such as cows, sheep, ducks, deer, moose, goat, chickens, game birds, etc. are Halal meat, but first they must undergo slaughter as prescribed by Islamic Rites (Zabihah) to become appropriate to consume.
The following procedure is to be followed only, as according to what is stated in the Shariah:
1. Point the animal in the direction of Makkah, facing the Qiblah.
2. The knife cannot be blunt.
3. To strike extremely fast (very fast).
4. To send blessings to the Prophet, such as "Bismillah Allah-u-Akbar"
5. To ensure that the 3 main blood vessels are cut.
Opposite to Halal meat is Haram, which means unlawful or forbidden by Allah for Muslim consumption, especially Pork and Alcohol.
Halal explained means ‘lawful or legal’ and is, basically, an expression that is attached to any action that is endorsed under Islamic law. The term is put to use for food to indicate all foods that are allowed for consumption in accordance with Islamic law, such as halal meat and halal chicken, much in the same way that the Kashrut explains what foods someone of the Jewish faith can have.
Unlike Jhatka, In Halal cases, the animal steadily bleeds to death as its blood is considered unlawful to Muslims. The carcass is made to entirely drain out before the halal meat is prepared. Tweet

Almost every food has its Halal equivalent

Food consumed by Muslims and also meets the Islamic dietary code is termed halal food. The Muslim community largely uses two main terms to describe food, halal and haram. Halal food means permitted or lawful, and haram means forbidden or unlawful.

Although both Islamic and Jewish customs allow individuals to have a religiously disputed product such as a medicine under compulsion, even then people generally avoid consciously taking anything that is faithfully doubtful. Gelatin capsules that are given through prescriptions are potentially prohibited unless certified kosher, halal, or labelled bovine. This is because these are generally made of pork gelatine.

Halal food cooking also encourages people to eat food that is good for them. Purity and cleanliness are widely encouraged in Islam, which includes physical as well as mental purity. The food that is consumed is also required to be pure and clean.

Finding halal foods in non Muslim countries is not as hard as it used to be a good twenty years ago. Many large supermarkets carry frozen items marked with the regulatory "halal" certification. You can find imported pies, nuggets, and even salami. There are even local butchers in areas with large Muslim populations which carry "halal" certification, and can provide almost all halal products.

The number of halal food supplements available to consumers through specialty stores, supermarkets and especially through multi-level marketing has seen tremendous growth worldwide.

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Halal Meats and How They're Made.

The word 'Halal' means permissible- and in translation it is usually used as lawful. Halal meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the particular prescribed way according to the shariah. Opposite to Halal meat is Haram, which means unlawful or forbidden by Allah for Muslim consumption, especially including pork and alcohol.

Animals such as cows, sheep, goats, deer, moose, chickens, ducks, game birds, etc., are Halal meat, but they must be slaughtered according to Islamic Rites (Zabihah) to become suitable for consumption. The procedure to make Halal meat is as follows: the animal must be slaughtered by a Muslim. The animal should be put down on the ground (or held it if it is small) and its throat should be slit with a very sharp knife to make sure that the 3 main blood vessels are cut. While cutting the throat of the animal (before severing it), the person must pronounce the name of Allah or recite a blessing which contains the name of Allah, such as "Bismillah Allah-u-Akbar".

The following products are definitely Halal:

1. Milk (from cows, sheep, camels, and goats)
2. Honey
3. Fish
4. Plants which are not intoxicant
5. Fresh or naturally frozen vegetables
6. Fresh or dried fruits
7. Legumes and nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts, hazel nuts, walnuts, etc.
8. Grains such as wheat, rice, rye, barley, oat, etc.

This should answer your questions related to basic knowledge about Halal foods and Halal meats.

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Dynamic Range of Halal Foods for Changing Tastes

“Customers have n numbers of options when it comes to satisfying their taste-buds”, and this comes as a challenge for those, in the Food industry. And this is what, Sara understands and thus, comes up with a totally mind-boggling range of Halal Foods, such as Fresh Beef Cuts, Fresh Lamb Cuts, Fresh Chicken Cuts, Sliced Meats, Kebabs, Sausages and a lot more. The list of Halal Foods is simply endless, and then, you also come across numerous mouth-watering dish-recipes as well.  However, this is not all. There is a lot more, you get with Sara on your side. Just keep on reading!

Sara aims to please its customers and thus, always comes out with a delicious and delightful range of deli products for its consumers. A perfect feast to go for, whenever feeling hungry or down! And yes, there is no compromise with quality and hygiene. Be it technology, spices and know-how, we get them from the best in the industry.

Now, all you need to do is buy Sara’s highest-quality Halal Foods and enter the beautiful world of taste, quality, convenience and value for money. Life is really Tasty with Sara Halal Foods! Give it a try and you will not be disappointed! 

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Frozen Foods Are Fresh Too

Whole Lamb

Fresh foods are always healthier choices, however, there are times when it is difficult (almost impossible) to always create fresh food items to eat every day. For those who are pressed with time, there are a number of frozen foods options that are almost as healthy as fresh products. The kind of choices that are available are varieties of Beef, Chicken, and Lamb Cuts.. Sausages, Polonies, Burgers, Kebabs, and more.

There are a few simple methods to ensure that foods stay as fresh as possible for as long as possible, and retain their original taste.

 Good storage is imperative if you want your favourite Sausages, Sliced Meats, Chicken Cuts, Lamb Cuts or delicious prepackaged marinates to stay tasty and as fresh as possible. Appropriate storage means that your food can be kept two to three times longer than food that is improperly stored.

One of the best ways of preserving food for a long time is by freezing. Not only is this method effective and efficient, but it can also be done in your own home. If you have a large family and don't always have the option or the time to go shopping for groceries on a regular basis, then it will be apparent to you that freezing your food is perfect to always ensure there's something to eat and that no one goes hungry. You can keep a dish of your favourite Sausages, Lamb Cuts, Chicken Cuts or Beef Cuts ready to pick up and devour any time.

Frozen meals are designed such that they can suit any families needs, and any diets restrictions as well. From cholestorol friendly dishes to low fat or low carb preparations, frozen dinners and other frozen products are suited to go with all nutritional and taste needs.

Excess sodium is the only thing that some are sensitive to, or is considered unhealthy and may be found in Sliced Meats, Sausages, Beef, Chicken, or Lamb Cuts.

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How to prepare Roasted Beef?

Roasted Beef

Many people think cooking Beef is difficult but there are no so much issues with Beef cooking. The most important thing to consider is the quality of beef that is to be cooked. Generally, the beef needs to be well hung and nicely filled with fat. This gives the best flavour to the beef. A beef which is too thin doesn’t give the required flavour and meat that has not been hung for at least 14 days will be difficult to eat.

The first thing to do is to mix plain flour with a teaspoon of mustard powder and black pepper. Do not mix salt as it will draw moisture out of the joint. Put the joint on a roasting rack in a very hot oven for around 15-20 minutes. Here the high temperature will seal the meat and stop the leakage of meat juices during the cooking process.

After few minutes, slow down the oven temperature and roast the beef for next fifteen minutes for each pound weight. It is advised to leave the roasted beef for about half an hour and serves it on a warm plate with a piece of foil paper over the top of it and then put teal towels or newspaper on top of the foil.

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