Navigating the Halal Food Ingredients Industry: Exploring the Present Landscape

Authors

  • Najihah Mohd Noor Department of Chemical Engineering and Sustainability, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), P.O Box 10, 50728 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Nor Azrini Nadiha Azmi International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), Level 3, KICT Building, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Gombak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Nurul Azlen Hanifah International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), Level 3, KICT Building, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Gombak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Zalikha Zamarudin International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), Level 3, KICT Building, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Gombak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/hs.v3i2.80

Keywords:

Halalan toyyiban, Food ingredients, certification board, Customer demands, Halal detection analysis

Abstract

Due to their religious obligations, Muslims strongly believe that halal food ingredients are crucial to protecting their health and faith. As a result, the halal food ingredient industry is growing very rapidly. This review focuses on the latest trends and advancements involving halal food ingredients. In this review, halal certification and the standards governing the production of halal ingredients are discussed. The latest technological developments for authenticating and tracking halal components are also brought up in this review. It addresses the impact of halal ingredient manufacturing on the environment, promotes social responsibility, and places emphasis on procuring ingredients sustainably and ethically. It also examines customer awareness and preferences and the marketing of halal food ingredient brands. In conclusion, this study analyses the current condition of halal food ingredients and emphasises the importance of continuous improvement and adaptation to fulfil the requirements set out by the customers. By navigating the market for halal food ingredients, those involved should ensure that Muslim customers everywhere have access to items that are authentic and in compliance with relevant standards.

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Published

2023-07-31

How to Cite

Mohd Noor, N., Azmi, N. A. N., Hanifah, N. A., & Zamarudin, Z. (2023). Navigating the Halal Food Ingredients Industry: Exploring the Present Landscape. Halalsphere, 3(2), 32–43. https://doi.org/10.31436/hs.v3i2.80

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