Halal is Arabic for permissible. Halal food is that which adheres to Islamic law, as defined in the Koran.

The Islamic form of slaughtering animals or poultry, dhabiha, involves killing through a cut to the jugular vein, carotid artery and windpipe.

Animals must be alive and healthy at the time of slaughter and all blood is drained from the carcass. During the process, a Muslim will recite a dedication, know as tasmiya or shahada.

Stunning cannot be used to kill an animal, according to the Halal Food Authority (HFA), a non-profit organisation that monitors adherence to halal principles. But it can be used if the animal survives and is then killed by halal methods, the HFA adds.

Our halal deli lines include: beef pepperoni, smoked meat, beef and chicken hot dogs, smoked chicken breast, sliced gyros, a variety of salami and mortadella in multiple flavors and more. In addition, our fresh Halal meat products include: two pieces of boneless and boneless chicken depending on customer order, all boneless cuts of beef as well as beef and ground chicken.

At Viandes Cèdre, we guarantee the quality of our products, and meticulously follow the guidelines set out by Zabiha Halal, to ensure that all of our products meet processing standards. For more information on the halal food designation you can visit the Halal section on our site at any time.