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The “Halal Meat” Scam and Why I’m a Semi-Vegetarian-BlossomPure Organic

The “Halal Meat” Scam and Why I’m a Semi-Vegetarian

salama | 28/04/2012 |   Yes, you read that right – the term “halal meat” is a scam, which is why I’m a semi-vegetarian. By semi-vegetarian, I mean that I only eat meat on certain occasions, under specific circumstances, and following very strict guidelines. I would say in a given month, I eat meat twice, maybe three times (if that). “But whyyy?” you might ask? Simple. I’m following the commands of Allah  in the Qur’an, and the sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad . What’s the Problem? Let me just say, this post has been in my drafts for over a week. Then yesterday, I saw this...

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Halal and Organic...Finally!

hamid | 08/04/2009 |     Halal and Organic…Finally! Although Halal is coming into its own as a food group, and Organic is already mainstream, the words Halal and Organic are rarely seen together.  In England you do not see them together because the organic associations do not agree with Halal slaughter so will not certify Halal products. In other places you might not see them together because the butchers only want to discuss low price not quality of the meat.  Unfortunately the Muslims are famous for wanting the lowest prices in their meat, and this is significant because, as statistics have...

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How I Discovered Local Organic (Julie Folino)

By Julie Folino - May 11, 2009 I have always been a healthful minded person however a few years ago I learnt some things that surprised me.  Things that changed and simplified my relationship with food, particularly with meat.     I had known for some time what ‘Organic’ meant in reference to fruits and vegetables however I was a little less educated about how to apply the term ‘Organic’ to the practice of raising and processing meat.  What I learned was this:  ‘Organic’ refers to a farming practice that most closely follows traditional all-natural farming methods. In other words, no...

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Allah Mode: Toronto Life Magazine-BlossomPure Organic

Allah Mode: Toronto Life Magazine

Sasha Chapman, Toronto Life, March 9, 2008     From hot dog vendors to health food stores, halal is suddenly everywhere. It’s the latest twist in the story of ethical meat, and secular diners are eating it up. When Maple Leaf Foods announced that listeria had infected its processing plant on Sheppard Avenue, people purged their fridges and freezers, and vowed never to eat mass-produced bologna again. Sales of cold cuts plummeted across the country. But not at Blossom­Pure, a small retail and wholesale business in Mississauga, where sales remained strong. The store’s owner, Fahim Alwan, fielded calls from prospective...

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