If you are a Muslim food lover searching for new and exciting things to eat, you may have come across Quorn – a famous brand of meat-free products made from mycoprotein.
While Quorn has seen massive growth from the Muslim side, with a massive 15% YOY growth, the primary question remains the same.
Is Quorn product Halal? While concluding whether Quorn product is halal or not, it is selective. Majority products have already received halal certification, whereas some are yet to get the halal tag. To know which products of Quorn are halal, keep reading further.
Thou a lot of people say few of their products taste like pork. However, the primary ingredients are plant-based and minerals, so most of their products are safe and certified by Yusuf Sacha of The Institute of Islamic Jurisprudence.
Also, this is an excellent alternative for people who find it hard to source halal meat in their respective places. Besides, it is easy to cook and cost-effective compared to other brands.
Due to its ongoing demand, it set up a base in 2002 in the US but was later acquired by Monde Nissan. The exciting fact is that thou US has a 3x market size of the UK, and Quorn has done 90% of its business from the UK. (Source)
Also read: Is Bovine Gelatin Halal in Islam?
What is Quorn?
Quorn is a leading mycoprotein-based vegan food brand trying to replace meat, be it of any kind. They deliver orders all over Europe, especially in the UK. Many people think it is a new brand, but surprisingly it was launched in 1985, though it gained significant popularity only after 2001. (source)
What Products of Quorn is Halal?
As per Quorn, the majority part of their products is halal. If we look into the packaging, frozen products such as burger sausages, uncoated fillets, and mince are certified as halal. The best practice would be to look at the packaging, whether or not it has a halal tag.
Even if not, it still might be halal, so better to contact the respective authority and get the doubt clear.
I Reached out to Quorn to Find Out Which Products Are Halal
Just to be exactly sure of what products of them have received halal certification, the only best way was to approach them directly.
Here is What I mailed the Quorn Support Team:
Hi Team, can you kindly send me the list of products of Quorn that are Halal.
Achintam, 16th Feb, 2023
This is what they responded back with:
Hi Achintam
Thanks for your contact, it’s always great to hear from you.
Attached to this email are the lists of our Halal products.
We hope this covers everything you need! If you do think of anything else, please feel free to give us a nudge.
With very best wishes
Shane, Consumer Service, 18th Feb, 2023
List of Halal Product That Quorn Sent me in the PDF
So below is the list of products that Quorn has got halal certification for as per them.
What Products of Quorn are not Halal?
Thou they claim that they follow the guideline while preparing their products to fall under the halal category, due to the extensive cost of getting certified, some of their products are yet to get the tag. Nevertheless, few of their items go through the pasteurization process, and we, as consumers, are unsure what type of fungus or enzymes are used.
So if there is any doubt, use the contact us page on the website, and they will get back to you with the response. Or the best practice would be to use product only from the above list.
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Why do some people believe Quorn is not halal?
Some people believe that Quorn is not halal because it is produced through fermentation, and fermentation is not permitted according to some interpretations of Islamic law. Additionally, few Quorn products contain E621 (monosodium glutamate), which is derived from fish, which is also a concern for some Muslims.
Conclusion
While the company says that its products do not contain any animal products, thus we can consider the majority of its products made in the UK as halal. If any of them is yet to get the label, better to get in touch with the Quorn team and get it clarified whether the particular product of Quorn is halal or haram.
However, besides those few particular products, feel free to enjoy a wide range of Quorn products certified as halal.
