Halal Butchers in UK – An Insight

by Jasmine Grayson How to Find and Buy Halal Meat

Halal meat is fast gaining popularity in UK due to the ever increasing populace of the Muslims there. Not only is the population of the muslims growing but so is the taste of them because even the living standards are growing. Now, the muslims in UK want something new to their menu and not run of the mill kababs and curries. They want to try non vegetarian food from across the globe but due to the unavailability of Halal meat in such recipes they were not able to do the same.

But, times have changed and halal meat is now available in UK many malls, meat outlets and looking to the growing demand of halal meat even big food brands have jumped the bandwagon of halal food. Biggies like halal burger king, subway, mcdonalds and many other similar numerous brands have started halal meat food at their stores. For example KFC has introduced halal on its menu with the tag line ‘finger lickin halal’. But, out of the food stores, chains, outlets, it is said that the best and the freshest halal meat is available with the Halal Butchers UK. Also, the food enthusiasts of UK have started a Halal food fest in London which is participated by over 20,000 of them and chefs there prepare recipes from all over the world that are made from Halal meat. So, without any worry these enthusiasts who are known as Haloodies enjoy recipes from across the globe.

Halal Procedure – There is a definite procedure of Halal meat which is mentioned in the Muslim Sharia and the meat is called genuinely Halal only if it is cut as per the given procedure. The primary requirement for Halal is a Muslim Butcher only. He first has to take the name of Allah and then slit the throat of the animal. Care has to be taken that the spine of the animal is not damaged. Also, the butcher has to wait till the blood drains out of the body of the animal completely before slaughtering it. Then only can it be chopped into pieces or used. Any other procedure other than this one is not halal.

Halal Food Authority – Though being a butcher does not require any official qualification and most of them learn it at their own family slaughter house or if they are working at someone else’s house. They do their training for a few years and then open their own shop. But, the butchers who are certified by the Halal authority of India see a lot of customers at their outlets because the certification of Halal Authority ensures Genuine Halal meat and hence the Muslim prefer buying meat from these halal butchers london. But, obtaining Halal Certification is not only expensive but also quality of Halal has to be consistently maintained once the certification is obtained because the rules and regulation of Halal food Authority are very strict and if the quality is not maintained then the authorities cancel the certification with immediate effect.