Halal

Pre Pak Meats wants to make Halal more accessible to Canadian culinary professionals. Culinary leaders asked us for a safe and dependable supply of halal meats. They wanted Halal certified grinds and burgers, but also the convenience of being able to place quick orders that arrive with the rest of their meats – all in one order.

This is one of the fastest growing categories for foodservice and we wanted to be the first to the table. Our team is very proud to have obtained the coveted Halal certification and can now properly serve our customers better. Through a skilled team of butchers and experts in the market, we use a personalized approach to helping culinary teams exceed expectations and delight their customers with the right cut and preparation for every menu.

Call us today and let us show you how we support culinary achievement, as the leader in centre-of-the-plate.

What is Halal all about?

Halal is an Islamic Arabic term meaning “permissible”. It has both a general and specific meaning. There are special techniques practiced by Muslims where the animal or bird is slaughtered in a single stroke so it is killed immediately and the blood is drained completely before being used. Muslims can only consume meat if it has been slaughtered in this way. Any other way is not considered Halal.

Did you know…

There are no such restrictions on spices, pulses, and grains. But, artificial colors and sweeteners are not used in most halal restaurants.

Did you know…

All seafood is halal. There is a debate about shellfish, but most think it is not halal.

Did you know…

Although there are specific instructions for procuring the meat, there are no specific instructions to prepare the dishes.

Did you know…

There are no such restrictions on spices, pulses, and grains. But, artificial colors and sweeteners are not used in most halal restaurants.

Did you know…

All seafood is halal.  There is a debate about shellfish, but most think it is not halal.

Did you know…

Although there are specific instructions for procuring the meat, there are no specific instructions to prepare the dishes.

Halal Certification

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has written rules for Halal in a way that ensures the government’s food inspection agency doesn’t need to get involved in sometimes touchy religious definitions of what constitutes halal food. The oversight is left to religious groups themselves. The certification is designed to mitigate fraudulent foods sold as Halal, but are not.

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