WHAT IS HALAL?

In Islam, the word “halal” refers to foods that are “permissible” or “allowed” for Muslim consumption, following Islamic dietary laws. The word “haram” is its antonym meaning that it does not fall in accordance with Islamic law. Halal is important to Muslims because it is a divine dictate in the Holy Quran.

Consumption of the following animals is considered permissible:

Domesticated birds
Cattle
Sheep
Goats
Deer
Rabbits
Fish
Camels

Consuming meat of the following animals is considered haram:

Pigs
Animals that were slaughtered without being blessed
Animals that were dead before slaughter
Birds of prey
Carnivores
Reptiles
Rodents
Insects
Domesticated donkeys

For more information on halal dietary rules, check out the resources below:

Our Halal Certification Process

Epicure products are certified Halal through ISNA Canada, a certification agency that serves hundreds of food manufacturers nationwide. With 20 years of experience certifying Halal foods, ISNA is one of the most reputable certifiers in Canada. ISNA also offers many community programs including health and wellness classes, counseling, food banks, and more.

Learn more about ISNA Halal Certification Services here.

Click here to view our certification. Epicure 2022_001.pdf

The following products are certified Halal when bearing the HCS logo:

3 Onion Dip Mix

Alfredo Sauce Mix

Aloo Gobi Seasoning

Ancho Lime Rub

Apple Pie Spice

Asian Stir-Fry Seasoning

Azteca Tortilla Soup Seasoning

Bali Glow Dry Glaze

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mix

Bánh mì Burger Seasoning

Baked Apple Sweet Dip Mix

BBQ Chicken & Rib Rub

Béarnaise Sauce Mix

Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry Seasoning

Beef & Steak Seasoning

Beef Dip Seasoning

Berry Swirl No-Bake Cheesecake Mix

Better Than Bacon Topper

Big Burger Sauce Mix

Black Pepper (Grinder)

Black Pepper (Refill)

Bruschetta Seasoning

Buffalo Wing Seasoning

Burger Seasoning

Butter Chicken Seasoning

Caesar Dressing Mix

Caesar Rim Trimmer

Cajun Chicken Stew Seasoning

Cajun Fries Seasoning

Candied Yams Seasoning

Caramel Sauce Mix

Carne Guisada Seasoning

Carrot Cake Mix

CCB Dip Mix

Cha-Cha Chili Seasoning

Cheddar & Jalapeño Cornbread Mix

Cheesy Fries Seasoning

Coleslaw Mix

Chicken Fried Rice Seasoning

Chicken Souvlaki Seasoning

Chili Flakes & Garlic Topper

Chili Seasoning

Chimichurri Sauce Mix

Chinese Five Spice Wing Seasoning

Chipotle Aioli Mix

Chocolate Bliss Brownie Mix

Chocolate Fudge Sauce Mix

Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix

Chocolate Mud Pie Mix

Chocolaty Temptation Cupcake Mix

Chop Chop Salad Dressing Mix

Churro Popcorn Seasoning

Cinnamon (Ground)

Citrus Lime No Bake Cheesecake Mix

Classic Meatloaf Seasoning

Coconut Curry Mussels Seasoning

Coleslaw Dressing Mix

Coq au Vin Seasoning

Cranapple Cinnamon Sweet Dip Mix

Cran-Lemon Loaf Mix

Creamy Dill Popcorn Seasoning

Creamy Pesto Parmesan Chicken Skillet Sauce Mix

Creamy Potato Salad Dressing Mix

Creamy Ranch Dip Mix

Crispy & Crunchy Coating Mix

Crispy & Crunchy Lettuce Wrap Seasoning

Cuban Mojo Marinade Mix

Cumin Ground

Dark & Dreamy Hot Chocolate Mix

Dijon Tarragon Dressing Mix

Donair Seasoning

Dolce Vita Latte Mix

Dulce de Leche Pudding Mix

Easy Peasy Bolognese Sauce Mix

Easy Peasy Taco Mix

Enchilada Seasoning

Everything Bagel Whole Food Topper

Extraordinary Cheese Dip Hot Dip Mix

Fajita Seasoning

Feisty Green Sauce Mix

French Onion Dip Mix

Fudgy Brownie Mix

Garden Veggie Dip Mix

General Tao Seasoning

Gingerbread Mix

Gingerbread Spice

Ginger Ground

Golden Latte Latte Mix

Greek Dressing Mix

Guacamole Dip Mix

Hearty Beef Stew Seasoning

Happy Holidays Stuffing Seasoning

Hearty Minestrone Seasoning

Herb & Garlic Dip Mix

Herbed Garlic Sea Salt Blend (Grinder)

Herbed Garlic Sea Salt Blend (Refill)

Herb & Mushroom Hot Dip Mix

Holiday Seasoning

Hollandaise Sauce Mix

Home-style Chicken Stew Seasoning

Honey Garlic Meatball Seasoning

Italian Seasoning

Jerk Chicken Seasoning

Keema Curry Seasoning

Kickin’ Jalapeño Burger Seasoning

Lemon Chicken Orzo Seasoning

Lemon Dilly Dip Mix

Lemon Pepper Wing Seasoning

Luscious Lemon Curd Mix

Louisiana Wing Seasoning

Mac & Cheese Seasoning

Mango Lassi Mix

Maple Miso Marinade Mix

Marinara Sauce Mix

Matcha Latte Mix

Minced Garlic

Montreal Chicken Rub

Montreal Steak Rub

Morning Glory Muffin Mix

Nacho Cheese Dip Mix

Oh Canada Dry Glaze

Ooey Gooey Queso Dip Mix

Oregano Leaves

Pad Thai Seasoning

Pesto Sauce Mix

Philly-Style Cheesesteak Seasoning

Piña Colada Mix

Pizza Seasoning

Poco Picante Salsa Mix

Poke Bowl Dressing Mix

Poke Bowl Topper Blend

Pulled Chicken Seasoning

Pumpkin Pie Mix

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix

Pumpkin Spice Loaf & Muffin Mix

Queso Blanco Hot Dip Mix

Quick Biscuit Mix

Ramen Broth Mix

Ratatouille Seasoning

Red Garlic Topper Blend

Roast Turkey Seasoning

Roasted Garlic Aioli Mix

Rosemary Garlic Seasoning

Rosemary Leaves

Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning

Ruby Red Velvet Cupcake Mix

Salmon Rub

Sage & Apple Stuffing Seasoning

Savoury Herb Gravy Mix

Sea Salt (Grinder)

Sea Salt (Refill)

Sesame Ginger Dressing Mix

Scalloped Potatoes Seasoning

Shepherd's Pie Seasoning

Shish Kebab Seasoning

Shortbread Cookie Mix

Simply Better Baked Beans Seasoning

Sloppy Joe Seasoning

Smoked Spanish Paprika

Smokin' BBQ Sauce Mix

Smoky Sriracha Sea Salt Blend

Southern Baked Gluten Free Crumb Mix

Southwest Ranch Dressing Mix

SPG Seasoning

Spinach & Artichoke Hot Dip Mix

Strawberry Margarita Mix

Summer Berry Sweet Dip Mix

Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry Seasoning

Sweet Banana Bread & Muffin Mix

Sweet Garlic Chicken Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

Tahini Power Bowl Dressing Mix

Teppanyaki Sauce Mix

Thai Coconut Soup Seasoning

Teriyaki Dry Glaze

Thyme Leaves

Toasted Onion

Tropical Pineapple Chicken Seasoning

True North Butter Tarts Mix

Turmeric Ground

Tuscan Chicken Burger Seasoning

Vegetable Seasoning

Vegetable Broth Mix

West Coast Burger Seasoning

White Cheddar Popcorn Seasoning

Wintry Mushroom Soup Seasoning

Yaki Udon Stir-Fry Seasoning

Za'atar Seasoning