Although the Jewish population in the U.S. is less than 6 million, according to the Halal Journal (July 27, 2006), the kosher industry has developed significantly more than 86,000 kosher-certified products.
Halal certification has been granted to a major developer of authentic meat and meat-like vegetarian flavors, leading to a number of potential new markets in the Islamic world.
The market for halal foods is experiencing significant growth. This is a quick reference
on requirements for ingredients used in halal certified products, with an emphasis
on bakery products.
