An industry that makes sweets is worth many many billions of times over, as this is the market that includes all, and most kids that are the greatest consumers.
And this is a fact.
On the market, there is a lot to choose from, and now we will not speak so much of the quality, as we know that the majority of them are filled with sugars and white flowers, and oftentimes with transfats.
We will also not speak so much of healthier options which are mostly marketed as such but in fact, they are the same. Some would say even worse.
This may be the case, and for now, we have to say to be moderate as much as you can.
Here we want to find some other answers.
To some extent, all produce that is factory-made may cause confusion among people of the Muslim faith who want to follow their halal guidelines, and this is something that needs to be looked into
It is not an easy task cause you do not know what is inside of them, and therefore even if the product may seem to be halal, one of its parts may be the problem.
Market, where sweets are sold, may pose the biggest problem – as many people love them, but at the same time, they are not certain that they can consume them.
Here, we want to look – are Pop Tarts are halal or haram, as this is one of the most favorite sweets in the world.
This sweet was primarily sold in 1964 and the brand was Kellogg.
It has many consumers all over the world, but those who follow strict halal rules are wondering if can they consume it. And if they can eat it, and it is halal, what kinds, in particular, are halal?
This is the answer.
Are pop tarts halal?
First of all, there is a big difference from country to country, as when you live in one where the majority is Muslim, then it is not a hard task to find what you need, as produce is most commonly halal, and labeled.
But what happens in the moments when you find yourself in a country that is not the Muslim majority and you crave something sweet like in Canada or USA, then things are not as easy as you may think, and you need to be certain what you are buying.
First of all, in these cases it is safest to look are products you want to buy halal certified, but in the case of Pop-tarts, this is not the case, as they do not have such a certificate.
But, does this mean that they are by rule haram?
No, it does not, as when we look at the ingredients list we can see that there are no animal additives and also alcohol which is mostly haram (pork and alcohol are the major harams in the Islamic religion).
Often times we spoke of sweets that have a certain amount of alcohol inside of them.
Islamic scholars say that in this case, if the presence of alcohol in these products was such a small percentage that a person would not feel the impact of alcohol, even if he ate a lot of the noted items, in that case, it is permissible to consume and sell the mentioned products.
Because in those cases alcohol does not leave any marks on the food, neither on the color nor on the smell, because it has been converted into something that is clean.
It should be noted that a Muslim is not allowed to produce such products, to put – mixed alcohol in the food of Muslims, nor to assist those who do so.
Now, we have said that the problem comes from Pop-tarts that are frosted – like for example Brown Sugar Cinnamon, or Blueberry and Smores.
These are all frosted Pop-Tarts, which means that they have gelatine inside of them, adn this is what may cause the problem.
But, it is said that the gelatine that is used for the production of this frosting comes from beef and not pork source. Therefore even these kinds are not haram.
Which Pop-Tarts are halal?
Well, first of all, know that you will most commonly make a mistake if you do not buy Pop tarts in the UK or Australia, or the Middle East where the majority of food, including this one has halal certification.
But when you are not here, you should avoid some things – primarily o buy Pop tarts that have frosting on them, as there is a problem.
Often it has some gelatine, that most commonly comes from pork, which is forbidden in Islam, or it can contain a certain amount of alcohol.
All others that do not have any frosting are seen as safe for consumption as they are halal, and even in the case of Pop-tarts that have frosting the gelatinate that is found here comes from a beef source and not pork, so it seems that these kinds are also safe.
Unfrosted Pop tarts fall under the category that does not have any problematic ingredient, as it does not contain any gelatine or other animal-based product.
People who follow a halal diet can consume it.
Frosted types are not halal, and Unfrosted kinds could be Halal, but not by rule, as it all depends on all other components in the sweet.
It is ever recommended to review the Pop Tart packaging to confirm the component list aligns with your needs.
To reinforce its assertion the company makes even guarantees to its audience with a guarantee that none of the components and this also implies tools where the process of production is performed are not the same.
Do Pop-Tarts have pork?
So, the most straightforward question is that they do not have pork, and the gelatine that is found in the frosting comes from beef.
Kellogg’s cereals dp have pork (marshmallows that are made from pork gelatine.
Problem with gelatine
Based on the standard of the Halal Quality Certification, pork gelatin is not permitted and cannot be used for the creation of any halal food, and this also includes these or any other sweets.
The reality is that certain Islamic thinkers say that pork gelatin may be utilized in food, since in their view when the gelatine is made, pork bones are fully transformed into something else, just like when alcohol changes to vinegar.
But, some other Islamic scholars say that when the case is that you change alcohol into vinegar, a totally new derivative is received, and it has unique properties and features.
Then when you analyze that vinegar there are not any traces of alcohol.
But this is not the case when it comes to gelatin got from bones and skin from pork.
When the gelatin is being made, it is undeniable that there will be a difference in form, but not a whole shift in all things because pork gelatin will always have parts of pork source.
If, for instance, we were to take two kinds of gelatin, one from pork and the other that comes of beef origin, and if it can be defined by lab research which has which origin, then it cannot be reasoned that there has been a total transformation.
If it would not be likely to choose which gelatin is of pig origin and which of beef, then it can be argued that a complete transformation has occurred.
Ingredients of Pop Tarts
There are many different ingredients in Pop tarts are here lies the problem, as some of them have gelatine or another animal byproduct, or even traces of alcohol.
In the majority of cases it contains enriched flour(where in it iron, folic acid, and other things are added); then cottonseed oil, soybean oil, dextrose, and corn syrup.
In Pop Tarts we can also find salt, artificial flavor, gelatin (those that have frosting), food color, soy lecithin, čeaveing, and wheat starch.
These products are not vegan as they often contain at least one byproduct that comes from an animal source, adn they are also not kosher.
More about Pop Tarts
If you find the Pop Tart that you like, and if you eat it, do not go overboard with it, as you may gain some weight, as they are very high in sugar, have bad fats adn are made from white flour.
They have amazing taste and are a type of sweets that should not be consumed too often.
If you want to choose the variant that is at least a bit “healthier”, then opt for the Strawberry Pop Tart, it has less transfat, and it is lower in sugar.
Conclusion
So we came to the conclusion that even Pop tarts do not have halal certification and the company has never said that they were halal, still when we look at the lost if ingredients we do not see any alcohol or animal products that may cause worry.
If you can, you should opt for buying those that come from the Uk, or Middle easter countries which are Halal certified and you do not need to worry about it.
But, even here and everywhere else it is truly important to look for those that do not have any frostings as some Pop stars that have it are problematic, as they contain gelatin and therefore they are seen as Haram.
Pop tarts that have frosting on them, as there is a problem.
Often it has some gelatine, that most commonly comes from pork, which is forbidden in Islam, or it can contain a certain amount of alcohol.
All others that do not have any frosting are seen as safe for consumption as they are halal, and even in the case of Pop-tarts that have frosting the gelatinate that is found here comes from a beef source and not pork, so it seems that these kinds are also safe.
Unfrosted Pop tarts fall under the category that does not include any problematic ingredient, as it does not contain any gelatine or other animal-based product.
What is expected is that the manufacturer stands up and clears up definitely are they halal.
It would be wonderful for their Islamic consumers to have the most dependable determination.
Indeed, it can’t be that hard to list the components of all their products online.
While such decisions come, some other brands offer alternatives.
There are Lenny and Larry procure halal options. You try those from Nestle or Golden Grams.
Either way, whatever you choose, know that you have to follow rules, and the simplest way is to look at the label and buy the products that you know.
If this is not the case, look at the list of ingredients, so that you be certain.
More topics to discover:
