We have created videos about things that are haram according to Islam, but in this video
though, we are going to look specifically at foods and I'll be highlighting 10 foods
that you probably didn't know were haram in Islam. How's it going, guys? Welcome back to FTD
Facts. my name is Leroy Kenton. If you didn't know already. And for this episode, we're gonna see
that some of these foods Muslims have probably been eating them, but they just didn't know that
these foods were haram. So make sure you watch this video all the way to the end so you don't
miss any of these foods. Okay so let's just jump into it starting at number 10, we have the food:
Jello. Now this is a very common dessert. Who doesn't like jello right? It tastes really really
really nice especially when it's chilled. Kids love it especially, but here's the thing though
it's known that jello contains gelatin which is a protein derived from the collagen that is found in
pig bones, skin, as well as connective tissues. So this tasty little dessert isn't so halal
after all. This may come as a surprise at number 9 - red candy. So, red candy or strawberry flavored
candy - anything red that tastes sweet pretty much in the candy category it's often dyed with a food
coloring called carmine. And carmine is made from dead crushed up beetles. It's produced when these
insects are boiled with sodium carbonate or ammonia which then produces the bright red dye.
Therefore, it's recommended that you see the ingredients list before buying. Also, a thing
to note of the four major Sunni Islamic schools of thought Hanafi schools, they forbid eating all bugs
while the Maliki scholars, they accept them, but the Shafi'i and the Hambali academics, they completely
forbid the consumption of some insects but others, they allow. So, it's haram based on the school of
thought that you fall in. Next up, Japanese food. Well if you're worried about following the halal
guidelines then it would be beneficial for you to check the ingredients of food that you're ordering
in a restaurant, or buying at the store of course. Many of these Japanese foods, they use soy sauce
and it contains alcohol. Other haram ingredients include: mirin and this is a type of rice wine
similar to sake but it has lower alcohol content, but there's still alcohol in it. Instant fried tofu
comes in at number seven. Tofu is often used as a meat substitute for vegans and vegetarians. I was
vegetarian for about six years, and tofu was like my staple food in the diet because tofu is a very
flexible food. Often though, Chinese brands, they do sell pre-cooked frozen tofu and that tofu is fried
in pork fat in order to retain its crispiness. So, regardless of whether you're looking for halal
food as a Muslim, or if you're vegan or vegetarian looking to stay away from animal products
altogether, just always double-check what is used to prepare your tofu. Number six brings us
cheese fondue. I'm a person where I love cheese and, we can thank Switzerland for this. So, traditional
cheese fondue is a Swiss dish that makes use of white wine or alcohol. So, with that said, it's a
a haram food item. Alright, before we get into the last five haram foods, just a reminder that we did
do a video series about haram things in Islam as well as halal things. I'll link to both of those
series below in the video description section so you can check them out, because like I mentioned
in this video, we're just looking at food but it extends to a whole other world of things
that can fall under haram. And in some cases, the term halal although, yes, halal is used for
specifically, food, in slang, halal is used for other permissible things in Islam. So, definitely
check those ones out. Those links are below in the video description section. Moving on to number five,
we have Spirit vinegar. Alcohol and products containing alcohol are just haram in Islam.
And even if alcohol has evaporated in the end. So therefore, Spirit vinegar is haram. However, if
alcohol is not used in making of the vinegar, then it is halal. So, it's advised that you check the
description of the ingredients before buying it just to make sure. Marshmallows comes in at number
four. Marshmallows, they are a very popular snack and you can eat marshmallows just as they are or
you can throw them in your hot chocolate, you can roast them at a campfire, and more. But again, just
like jello, marshmallows contain gelatin so they are completely haram. However, vegan marshmallows,
they do exist. So, you are in luck. You can check them out. Those are fully halal and they are
a great substitute for regular marshmallows. One of my favorite desserts comes at number three -
cheesecake! Most cheesecakes contain gelatin as a firming agent to set the cheese, but you can find
cheesecakes that do not contain any gelatin though. But, if you are unsure, it is recommended that you
simply make it yourself, or you have somebody that's a lot more skilled than you in the kitchen
make it. I'm very picky when it comes to my cheesecake, so you gotta make it right or else
I'm just not eating it. Cake mix is at number two. Although they can be very affordable and tasty,
some ready-made cake mixes, they actually use pork fat. So, of course, make sure you
check the ingredients list before buying one. And the final surprisingly haram food:
salad dressing. Have you ever wondered why there are certain salad dressings
that are made in-house at a restaurant and you find that they taste a little bit different
than the ones that you can buy in the store or even ones that you make at home? Well I got the
answer to that. It's because many restaurants use bacon fat in their salad dressings. So, of course,
when you go to a restaurant, you can ask for an ingredients list or just tell them not to put
any dressing on your salad whatsoever. Another option is if you take the salad to go, I guess.
You can put some olive oil over it or even just plain olives. They have a great flavor, especially
when you use them as a topping for salad. So, this ends our look at 10 surprisingly haram foods in
Islam. I also gave you some recommendations and alternatives that actually exist. But, let me know
down below in the comment section. Did any of these foods surprise you? Regardless if you're
Muslim or not, I want to know what you thought down below. I also have those recommended videos
that you can check out in the video description section, and until next time guys just stay awesome!
Stay educated! I'll see you guys real soon because we post videos daily here on FTD Facts.
Later!
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