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Record 1 2012-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Slaughterhouses
  • Regulations and Standards (Food)
CONT

The shochet performs the slaughter process using a long, razor-sharp knife known as a “chalef” that renders the animal insensible to pain with a single cut. In contrast to non-religious slaughter, the animal is not stunned prior to slaughter.

CONT

The shochet uses a chalaf, a knife with a straight blade about 18 inches long with a blunt, unpointed end. The blade must be razor sharp and without the slightest nick.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Abattoirs
  • Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
CONT

Une seule entaille transversale sectionnant tous les tissus et vaisseaux sanguins est pratiquée dans le cou à l’aide d’un couteau spécial très affuté (chalaf). Le tranchant du couteau doit être examiné après chaque entaille.

Spanish

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