JANUARY-FEBRUARY . 2023 | @ Halal
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A healthy bar should contain excellent ingredients that provide additional essential nutrients to be deemed Halalan Toyyiban .
Healthy bar can be considered as not halal and toyyib because of :
• Sources of ingredients – controversy emerged regarding some ingredients , compromising the halal status of healthy bar .
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Does a healthy bar fit the Halalan Toyyiban realm ? |
Holistic definition of Halalan Toyyiban food |
Environmentally friendly
Preserve source of ingredients
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Fulfill dietary requirement
Eliminate harmful elements to human health
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• Nutritional value – deteriorated by having high-calorie , high sugar and high sodium content .
Category of healthy bar for Halalan Toyyiban lifestyle
Contribute to preserve health |
Match energy required during exercises |
Alternative approach to diversify fruit consumption |
Contain additional bioactive compound |
Cereal-based bar |
Energy bar |
Fruit-based bar |
Vegetable-based bar |
the energy required during exercise to stay healthy and fit . 3 . Fruit-based bar Consumers can typically get adequate essential vitamins and minerals by eating fruit-based bars . Dried fruits are commonly used in producing fruit-based bars , which is one of the methods to preserve fruits in confectionery products .
Modern techniques in drying fruits , including vacuum drying , infrared drying , and freeze drying , can uphold nutrients in the fruits while maintaining their freshness .
Islam promotes a balanced diet as one of the halalan toyibban ideas for nourishing the human body and soul . One can obtain essential nutrients by consuming fresh fruits directly .
Still , the fruit-based bar can be an alternative approach to diversifying human fruit consumption while introducing an exciting eating habit . 4 . Vegetable-based bar On the other hand , the current market trend of the health bar is further shifting from just a healthy , convenient , and on-the-go product
Islam underlines that halalan toyibban in life is to preserve health and well-being and to practice an active lifestyle to nurture strong Muslims physically , mentally , and spiritually .”
to a health bar with additional bioactive compounds or functional food such as lentils , pulses , and beans .
Adding this type of ingredients may improve fibre and bioactive contents in the products leading to the promotion and maintenance of health . Allah mentioned in the Qur ’ an , “ O humanity , eat from whatever is on earth [ that is ] lawful and good , and do not follow the footsteps of Satan . Indeed , he is a clear enemy to you ” ( Al-Baqarah 2:168 ).
The instruction to consume halalan toyib- ban food products is intelligible and vital to nourish the human body and soul . Another verse mentioned in the Qur ’ an ;
“ And partake of the lawful , good things which Allah has provided you as sustenance , and refrain from disobeying Allah in whom you believe ” ( Al-Maidah 5:88 )
Islam underlines that halalan toyibban in life is to preserve health and well-being and to practice an active lifestyle to nurture strong Muslims physically , mentally , and spiritually .
The industry player , particularly in the halal food industry , should too , or may have advanced to practice the halalan toyibban concept in the production , establishing a wholesome product .
As the food market is evolving , human food choice should advance , too , indicating a wise and robust consumer . It is consumers ’ choice which healthy bar best fits their purposes .
Nevertheless , the adaptability of the health bar allows it to be integrated into the halalan toyibban lifestyle , an epiphany to drive holistic halal food industry players .
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