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Beetles as artificial coloring must be disclosed – FDA →  January 13, 2011 3

US Food and Drug administration (FDA) has required food manufacturers to disclose if red cochineal beetles, often disguised as artificial coloring, are among their products’ ingredients.

When haram can become Halal →  December 7, 2010 6

If a prohibited food product undergoes trans­formation that changes its properties or attributes to the point that it becomes a different product, it is no longer forbidden.

Non Halal ingredient tracing tools to be developed →  November 26, 2010 0

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at creating innovative tools or mechanisms to trace non-halal ingredients in products used by Muslims was signed in Kota Kinabalu Thursday.

Halal cultures for cheese and yogurt now available →  November 4, 2010 0

Cheese manufacturers have much to gain from the halal approval of Danisco’s Choozit Cheese Cultures including a broad range of halal cultures for cheese and yogurt production and halal cheese coagulants.

Lab test confirms no traces of pork in Pure Ghee →  October 10, 2010 1

The makers of QBB Pure Ghee said it has applied for a new halal certification from Malaysian authorities, following recent findings that the product has "no trace of pork or substance of porcine origin".

Food flavourings in SE Asia see ‘enormous’ growth →  September 30, 2010 2

Although the food and drink flavouring market in Southeast Asia is “growing enormously”, consumer tastes are still cost-driven and traditional, according to top flavour producer IFF.

Ghee Halal status still suspended, maker unsure why →  September 7, 2010 2

Although the Halal cert of popular cooking butter QBB Pure Ghee was rescinded by JAKIM since 26 August, its producer confesses they are still unsure what exactly is the problem.

Gelatin and why Muslims should be wary →  August 12, 2010 4

With over 40 per cent of all gelatin produced from pigskin, Muslims should really be wary of the types of products, food and non food that uses gelatin.

Halal ingredients a new growth area for Malaysian Halal SMEs →  August 9, 2010 0

The burgeoning halal food production in southern Thailand could spell lucrative potentials for Malaysian ingredients manufacturers, with Halal logistics providing the crucial transportation support.

New Line of Halal Natural Flavors Unveiled →  July 21, 2010 1

In search of authentic true-to-fruit flavor, US flavor manufacturer looks to California’s agro heritage by analyzing old heirloom fruits to create a new line of Halal flavors.

Indonesian clerics declare civet coffee Halal →  July 20, 2010 1

Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) declared today that civet coffee (or Kopi Luwak) is Halal and can be consumed by Muslims as long as the beans are thoroughly cleansed before grinding.

Research: Organic egg no better than others →  July 9, 2010 0

The next time you're stumped at the grocery aisle deciding which type of egg to buy; stop and just pick out any one.