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HALLAL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- halal
1, record 1, English, halal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Referring to] food conforming to the Islamic (Muslim) dietary laws. 2, record 1, English, - halal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Halal literally means "what is permissible" under Islam. Halal food must be free of alcohol, pork and other prohibited susbtances. In addition, meat and meat products must be from animals slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines. The process is inspected by a halal certification organization before the company can advertise its products as halal. 3, record 1, English, - halal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Halal means permitted or lawful. Halal foods have no restrictions on consumption or use. 4, record 1, English, - halal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- halal
1, record 1, French, halal
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hallal 1, record 1, French, hallal
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Halal : Halal veut dire «ce qui est permis» dans le droit islamique. Les aliments halal doivent être exempts d'acool, de viande de porc ou d'autres substances interdites. De plus, les viandes et leurs produits doivent venir d'animaux abattus selon les prescriptions islamiques. Un organisme de certification halal procède à une inspection avant qu'une entreprise ne puisse faire une promotion de produits halal. 2, record 1, French, - halal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria alimentaria
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- halal
1, record 1, Spanish, halal
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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