How are halal capsules different from regular gelatin capsules?

1. Source of raw materials
Halal capsule: Use halal gelatin, which is usually derived from animals that comply with Islamic teachings, such as cows and fish. No taboo ingredients, such as pork or animals containing taboo substances, are used in the entire production process.
Ordinary gelatin capsules: Usually use pork gelatin or gelatin from other non-halal animals, especially pork gelatin, which is a food taboo for Muslims.
2. Production process
Halal capsules: During the production process, all materials, equipment, environment and processing steps of halal capsules strictly follow halal standards to ensure that there are no substances that violate Islamic teachings. The production process will be audited by halal certification agencies.
Ordinary gelatin capsules: The production process does not need to follow halal certification and may involve the use of pork gelatin or other materials that do not meet halal standards.
3. Halal certification
Halal capsules: Usually certified by authoritative halal certification agencies, such as MUI, IFANCA, HFA, etc. These agencies will review the raw materials and production process of the capsules and provide halal certification marks to ensure that they comply with Muslim dietary regulations.
Ordinary gelatin capsules: They are not halal certified and therefore not suitable for Muslim consumption.
4. Applicable groups
Halal capsules: Designed for Muslim consumers, especially for those who need to comply with Islamic dietary regulations, ensuring that the capsules do not contain pork ingredients and meet halal standards.
Ordinary gelatin capsules: Suitable for non-Muslim consumers, but not for Muslims as they may contain pork ingredients.
5. Market demand
Halal capsules: With the increase in the global Muslim population, the demand for halal capsules has increased year by year, especially in Muslim-populated areas such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Ordinary gelatin capsules: Although widely used worldwide, the demand for ordinary gelatin capsules is low among the Muslim community.