Swine/Pork and its by-products
Alcoholic drinks and intoxicants
Carnivorous animals
Animals with fangs
Birds of prey, and land animals without external ears, v
ermin, centipedes, scorpions.
• Animals forbidden to be killed in Islam e.g. ants, bees, spider and woodpecker birds .
• Animals which are considered repulsive generally like lice, flies, maggots and other similar animals .
• Blood and by-products of blood .
• Foods and drinks which contain any of the above haram ingredients or contaminated through contact with any of the above products .
Birds of prey
Foods contaminated with any of the above products
Halal does not only refer to meats it refers to all types of products such as drinks, foods, additives etc. e.g it is not halal to eat food containing non bovine gelatin but nowadays most jellies are not made from pork derived gelatin. The same applies to other processed foods.
HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO KNOW WHEN FOOD IS HALAL?
Halal food is usually recognisable through certification by recognised bodies such as the Islamic Food Board or Halal Food Authority in the UK, for overseas there are other organisations eg Islamic Food And Nutrition Council America. For food to be certified, certain checks are carried out by the authorities.
Products submitted for Halaal certification are investigated and vetted by the authentication department. As part of the investigation process all the ingredients and all aspects of the manufacturing / processing of the product are looked at carefully.
The purpose of this investigation is to ensure the product does not contain, is not derived from and does not come into contact with any non Halaal substance.
This thorough investigation includes:
1. Investigation of all contents (e.g. all ingredients, additives, colours, processing aids, manufacturing aids, catalysts, alternatives, substitutes, temporary products etc.) of the product by independently communicating with all suppliers of the components.
2. Investigation of the cleaning procedures used to clean the storage, production equipment, packaging equipment etc. including all cleaning materials.
3. Site audits of all production / processing sites to verify their compliance with the Islamic Dietary Laws. This is required so that the following can be observed:
a. Delivery and storage of components.
b. Transportation of components from storage to production.
c. Preparation of components.
d. The manufacturing / processing of the product.
e. Packaging of the product.
f. Storage and despatch of the product.
g. Any other products manufactured / processed on the same plant.
Naijamaican only sources proscribed food products used in cooking from certified halal sources.
Halal food is widely consumed by christians, muslims and people of all religions. Naijamaican does not restrict or refuse delivery of service to customers on the basis of religion, however Naijamaican cannot supply meat products that are not halal by origin such as pork or birds/animals of prey.
At Naijamaican, an emphasis is placed on presentation and the information provided on this site is exemplary of the level of quality to be expected whilst working within reason.
Food is an important aspect of our lives and the proprietor works within reason encompassing culture and diplomacy.
Extremism and discrimination including unfounded dysphoria is not a part or parcel of the services provided neither is it tolerable to entertain customers who do not appreciate the level of care and effort put into bringing clean, good quality foods to consumers.