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Jaya Grocer's JS Meats Is Now JAKIM-Certified: What the Central Kitchen Certificate Adds
Jaya Grocer's in-house JS Meats range gained JAKIM halal certification in October 2026, covering cutting, handling and packing at its central kitchen. The meat was already sourced from certified suppliers; here is what the new layer verifies and what it still does not cover.
Is ESN Halal? 30 Products Are Certified, the Production Line Is Not
ESN says its production is not halal certified but 30 products are: selected Designer Whey and Designer Bar flavours, creatine, the Perfect range and the vitamin stack. Collagen Peptides is beef-derived and not on the list, so it is Mushbooh at best. Verdict: Varies by product.
Paris Baguette Singapore Is MUIS-Certified: What Changed, and Why It Sold More Bread
All Paris Baguette outlets in Singapore have held MUIS halal certification since 13 February 2026, replacing the chain's earlier 'no pork, no lard' wording. The company credits certification for part of a 57% rise in loaf-bread sales after its Paran Label rollout. What the certificate covers, store by store.
Optimum Nutrition Whey: Why a 'Halal Suitable' Email Is Not Certification
A support email calling Gold Standard Whey 'halal suitable' is a courtesy, not an audit. IFANCA's register lists two flavours, Double Rich Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream; ON's own 2023 help page says not certified; every other flavour is Mushbooh. What settles it is the register and the mark on the tub.
Tillamook's Halal Label: What It Certifies, and What the Boycott Got Wrong
Tillamook cheese carries a Certified Halal mark because it switched to fermentation-produced rennet in 2016. The label is not new, the recipe did not change, and one cheddar is excluded. Here is what the label covers.
Is KOI Thé Halal? Certified in Bangladesh, Not in Singapore or Malaysia
KOI Thé's halal status varies by country. Its Bangladesh outlets were certified by the Islamic Foundation on 1 October 2026; in Singapore KOI states it holds no MUIS certification, and in Malaysia it has said it has no JAKIM certificate. Country-by-country verdict.
Is Wall's Ice Cream Halal? Mushbooh in the UK (2026)
Verdict: Wall's UK ice cream is Mushbooh — E471 and E472 from an undisclosed source, no UK halal certification. Cornetto and Twister checked too.
Is Carte D'Or Halal? Mushbooh in the UK (2026)
Verdict: Carte D'Or is Mushbooh — E471/E472b from an undisclosed source, no UK halal certification. Strawberry variants also carry an E120 risk.
Is Raffaello Halal? Ferrero's Coconut Confection Checked (2026)
Raffaello contains no gelatine and no carmine, but it carries no HMC or HFA halal certification in the UK or Europe. Here is the full verdict and what the E-codes mean.
Is Knorr Halal? Bouillon Cubes, Stock Pots and E-Codes Checked (2026)
Knorr bouillon cubes contain E621, E627 and E631 — three flavour enhancers with Mushbooh status in uncertified products. Knorr Malaysia and Indonesia carry halal certification. UK products do not.
Is Taco Bell Halal? UK, US, Spain & Canada — Country-by-Country (2026)
Taco Bell is not halal-certified in the UK or US. In Spain, some locations use halal-certified chicken. Canada: not certified. Full country-by-country breakdown inside.
Is Sprite Halal? Ingredients & E-Codes Checked (2026)
Sprite is Halal. The ingredients — water, sugar, citric acid (E330), natural flavourings, and carbon dioxide — are all permissible. No haram E-codes, no alcohol.
Is Itsu Halal? Sushi, Gyoza & Restaurant Guide (2026)
Some Itsu products are halal. Vegetable rolls and sushi rice are fine; fish products depend on species; meat items depend on certification. Full product guide inside.
Is Greggs Halal? Sausage Rolls, Chicken Rolls & What to Avoid (2026)
Greggs does not hold halal certification. Most meat products are not halal-slaughtered. The vegan sausage roll contains no meat. Full product breakdown inside.
Is Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Halal? Every Flavour Checked (2026)
Ben & Jerry's is Mushbooh — no halal certification in any market, E471 in every flavour from an undisclosed source. Full flavour-by-flavour breakdown and halal alternatives.
Is Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream Halal? The Honest Answer (2026)
Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough is Mushbooh — contains E471 from an undisclosed source, no halal certification. Specific to Cookie Dough flavour — see our full brand guide for all flavours.