El Jannah Halal FAQs
Discover El Jannah’s commitment to 100% Halal certified food.
Halal Faq's
At El Jannah, we’re all about bringing you 100% Halal-certified authentic Lebanese food that hits the spot. Got questions about our Halal certification and practices? Don’t stress – we’ve got the answers right here.
What does Halal mean?
Halal means “permissible” in Arabic. At El Jannah, this means our meat is hand-slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines, with a blessing (tasmiya) performed during the process.
Is El Jannah Halal in Australia?
You better believe it! El Jannah is 100% Halal certified. All our chicken and meat are prepared according to Islamic dietary laws, and we stick to strict Halal practices across every one of our restaurants in VIC, NSW, and the ACT.
Are all El Jannah sauces and ingredients Halal?
Yes, all ingredients used at El Jannah, including our famous garlic sauce, marinades, and seasonings, are Halal certified. We carefully source all our ingredients to ensure they meet Halal requirements.
How can I verify El Jannah's Halal certification?
Our Halal certification is in all our restaurants. You can also request to see our current certification at any location.
Does El Jannah serve Halal food for catering orders?
Are El Jannah's desserts Halal too?
Yes, all our desserts and are prepared using Halal-certified ingredients.
Is your chicken sourced from Halal suppliers?
Yes, we only partner with certified Halal suppliers for our chicken and all meat products. Our supply chain is regularly audited to maintain our Halal certification standards.
Does El Jannah use hand-slaughtered chicken?
All of our chicken is Halal certified, however, is not hand slaughtered. They’re supplied by Turosi where they are machine slaughtered and certified by the ICCV.
You can visit the FAQ section of Turosi via https://turosi.com.au/faqs/
You can also check out ICCV’s website via https://iccv.com.au/
Can I get information about your Halal certification process?
Yes, please message us at https://eljannah.com.au/contact/ for detailed information about our Halal certification process and standards.
Is Halal slaughter humane?
Yes, Halal slaughter is humane and carefully regulated. The method involves a swift, precise cut that minimises any suffering, performed by trained professionals. This process is monitored and must comply with both Islamic law and Australian animal welfare standards.
How to check if a product is halal in Australia?
To check if a product is halal in Australia, look for certification labels from trusted halal authorities, such as Halal Australia. You can also review the ingredient list to ensure it doesn’t contain non-halal items like alcohol or pork-derived products. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer or consult an official halal certification body for confirmation, consult the halal food directory.
Is Halal and Kosher the same?
While both Halal and Kosher are religious dietary guidelines, they have distinct requirements. Halal follows Islamic law while Kosher follows Jewish law. While there are some similarities, such as the prohibition of pork, there are important differences in the blessing practices and specific food regulations.
Are vegan and vegetarian options Halal?
While plant-based foods are generally Halal, at El Jannah we certify all our ingredients – including our vegan and vegetarian options – to ensure they’re prepared without any non-Halal ingredients or cross-contamination. This includes checking that all additives and processing aids are Halal-compliant.
What is a Halal diet?
A Halal diet follows Islamic dietary laws and includes:
- Properly slaughtered meat from permitted animals
- No pork or pork products
- No alcohol or intoxicants
- Only Halal-certified ingredients At El Jannah, our entire menu is designed to meet these dietary requirements.
Is Halal food blessed by an Imam?
Halal food doesn’t need to be blessed by an Imam specifically. The blessing (tasmiya) must be performed by a practicing Muslim during slaughter. At El Jannah, our meat is slaughtered by certified Muslim professionals who perform the required blessing during the process.
What is Halal certification and who provides it?
Halal certification is an official recognition that a product or restaurant follows Islamic dietary laws. It’s awarded by authorised certification bodies who regularly audit our facilities, ingredients, and processes. El Jannah maintains current Halal certification across all our locations, ensuring every aspect of our food preparation meets Islamic requirements.
Is gluten Halal?
Yes, gluten is Halal as it’s a natural protein found in wheat and other grains. However, some gluten-containing products might contain non-Halal ingredients during processing. At El Jannah, all our products containing gluten are Halal certified, including our bread and other wheat-based items.
Is your chicken salt Halal?
Anything else?
Got more questions about our Halal certification or practices? Hit us up at https://eljannah.com.au/contact/ and we’ll sort you out.
