Halal Brand Guide

Saffron Road holds full IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America) halal certification across its entire product line. As a dedicated halal brand, every product — from crunchy chickpeas to frozen entrees — is produced in halal-certified facilities with halal-verified ingredients.

United States · Chickpea crisps, Frozen entrees

Samyang Buldak ramen exists in two parallel versions: a halal-certified export version (carrying KMF, MUI or JAKIM logo) and a domestic Korean version that is not halal certified and is Mushbooh. The same branding, near-identical packaging — the halal logo is the only reliable indicator. Always check the front of the pack.

South Korea · Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen, Cup noodles

Shah's Halal Food is a dedicated halal brand built around the legendary white sauce and red sauce served at New York City halal carts. All products are halal certified with clean, halal-compliant ingredients. The brand exists specifically to serve the Muslim consumer market.

United States · White sauce, Hot sauce

SHIFAA Nutrition is a dedicated halal supplement brand built explicitly for Muslim consumers. Their ACV gummies use plant-based gelling agents — no pork gelatine — and their whey protein is halal certified from permissible dairy sources. The brand name itself, from the Arabic word for healing, reflects its core mission.

United States · Apple cider vinegar gummies, Whey protein powder

Standard Shin Ramyun sold in Korean and Western grocery shops is not halal certified — the beef bone extract in the seasoning comes from cattle with no Islamic slaughter guarantee (Mushbooh). Nongshim produces a halal-certified version for Gulf/GCC markets carrying ESMA certification and Arabic labelling. Identifying the certified version requires seeing the halal logo and Arabic text on the front panel.

South Korea · Shin Ramyun original, Shin Ramyun Black

SNAPDOWN Halal Beef Jerky is zabiha halal certified, meaning the beef is sourced and slaughtered according to Islamic requirements. No pork derivatives, no cross-contamination. Available in Original BBQ and Sweet Teriyaki flavours in the US and UK. A clear halal choice for Muslim consumers and halal-conscious gym-goers.

United States · Beef jerky, Meat snacks

Sweetzone is 100% halal. The brand was founded specifically to serve the Muslim and halal market. Every product is halal certified — no pork gelatine in any line. One of the UK's most trusted halal sweet brands.

United Kingdom · Jelly sweets, Foam sweets

Ülker is halal for its core product lines manufactured in Turkey. As Turkey's leading food conglomerate, halal compliance is foundational to Ülker's production. Always verify local label when purchasing outside Turkey.

Turkey · Milk chocolate, Dark chocolate

Zaytun Vitamins is a dedicated halal supplement brand offering halal-certified fish oil and adult multivitamin gummies. Their gummies avoid the standard pork gelatine used in almost all mainstream gummy supplements, using halal-compliant gelling agents instead. The brand focuses on clean, natural formulations explicitly designed for Muslim consumers.

United States · Fish oil, Multivitamin gummies

Solero ice lollies (made by Wall's/Unilever) contain E471 (mono and diglycerides of fatty acids) from an unverified source. Without confirmation of plant-based origin, Solero is Mushbooh.

United Kingdom · Ice lollies, Fruit-flavoured ice cream bars

Village Bakery (Wrexham) produces flatbreads, wraps, and sweet goods. Their plain flatbreads and wraps are generally free from animal-derived E-codes, but iced and sweet products may contain E471 or other emulsifiers from unverified sources. No halal certification.

United Kingdom · Flatbreads, Wraps

Canada Dry ginger ale contains no animal derivatives, no gelatin, no E120 and no added alcohol — modern ginger ale is a non-alcoholic soft drink. But the proprietary 'natural flavors' source is not disclosed and the product carries no halal certification in the US or Canada, so it sits as Mushbooh rather than confirmed Halal.

Canada / United States · soft-drinks, ginger-ale