Coffee is an immensely popular drink consumed globally. Made from roasted coffee beans, its many types and blends offer various degrees of stimulating effects to increase alertness and performance. Coffee is famously recognized for its ability to improve concentration and mood. No wonder then that it remains one of the world’s most beloved beverages! You can brew it using various methods – commercial coffee machines or instant powder are popular options – or use instant powder brewing machines as another solution. Coffee is enjoyed both at restaurants and homes alike. Recently, however, demand has grown significantly for products with Halal certification – particularly within the coffee industry. “Halal” refers to Arabic words meaning “permissible or lawful”, and covers an array of food and beverages such as fruits and vegetables to meat and dairy. Securing Halal certification ensures all aspects of production adhere to Islamic principles.

While coffee beans themselves are considered halal products, other ingredients and processes used to produce coffee may make it non-halal. Luwak Coffee, for instance, is made by fermenting wine from civet droppings. Sachet coffee does not qualify as being halal due to containing sugar and other non-halal ingredients as well as its production method being non-halal.

As well as including these key ingredients, halal products must also be free from substances derived from sources forbidden under Islam, such as preservatives like E120 (Cochineal) and E322 (Lecithins). Other potential additives could include potassium sorbate, calcium propionate, glycerol and potassium sorbate. Furthermore, no manufacturing or storage equipment used must violate Islam.

Not unlike foods, drinks aren’t always subject to halal laws. Coffee was once declared illegal under Ottoman Sultan Murad IV in 1512 due to his belief that it could lead to social decay and discord. After much discussion between religious scholars, however, this issue was eventually settled: even though coffee contains caffeine like alcohol does it is considered to be more nonintoxicating thus making it a halal beverage.

Halal standards apply equally to instant, sachet, and gourmet coffee varieties. All must be prepared using machines certified as halal for brewing purposes; additionally kosher-certified equipment must also be used during preparation. Coffee should be free from non-halal ingredients, processing aids, or substances not listed as optional unless they are explicitly mentioned as such on its label. The same rule should apply for tea, fruit juice, and milk beverages – it’s important to read each drink’s label to see whether it meets halal standards. If you need any clarification of any of these rules, do not hesitate to reach out for further help at ISA. Our specialists can assist with creating a line of halal certified products which meet all of your customer requirements – as well as finding an agent in your locality who will distribute these items for sale.