What is Halal JELL-O®?

The term "halal jel-o®" is often used to refer to the substitutes of gelatin or gelatin, which are admissible under Islamic diet. Despite this colloquial use of its trademark name, the Kraft Foods brand 'JELL-O® Gelatina is not suitable for halal food, although it can be listed as kosher or acceptable under Jewish diet laws. Halal JELL-O® involves gelatin derived from cattle or fish killed by Islamic law, as well as substitutes of gelatin based on plants such as agar or carageenan. Halal gelatin and gelatin substitutes come in many same flavors as ordinary gelatin, but may vary slightly in the texture. JELL-O & REG products can contain gelatin from various animals that are not suitable for consumption under Islamic or Jewish dietary LAW, including pigs. Some Jewish authorities believe that pig gelatin is acceptable because it changes significantly and already resembles pork meat but does not use any Islamic definitionauthorities.

Products

products can be qualified as "HALAL JELL-O®" if they are made of gelatin derived from fish or cattle killed by unapedified blade and without staggering procedure. These gelatin are available in a wide range of flavors and colors, similar to those that have the mainstream gelatin, but are often built with softer texture than products derived from pork. Depending on the manufacturer, these Halal products may include localized flavors such as Lychee or Durian, which are not common in the North American or European markets. Halal gelatin derived from animals is acceptable for desserts made in containers or for adding puddings as a stabilizer, but works less in separate forms or cutting shapes.

Vegetarian gelatin substitutes are also acceptable according to Islamic diet law and are usually derived from seaweed. Agar is often used inEast Asian desserts along with coconut milk and fruit and tend to be very strong and slightly opaque, with less bouncy texture than gelatin. It cuts purely and works well in molds, but can be slightly fragile. Products derived from Carageen are similar to textures and appearance as gelatin, but are available in a relatively limited range of flavors and tend to stretch and thin when cut or torn. The coconut gel works as a substitute for gelatin in refreshments, but it is difficult to produce it at home and usually only occur with products.