CraftyCarnivore 177 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I haven't seen this question come up, but wondering if Kosher/Halal meats are better than non, if you are not purchasing all grass-fed/pasture-raised meat? The lamb I bought last week was Halal. I know what the Kosher rules are from a religious standpoint, but don't know if it's more or less W30 than non. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
NMG 96 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I understand Halal is only to do with slaughter method, not sure on Kosher. Link to post Share on other sites
CraftyCarnivore 177 Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 That's what I thought, but I think they need to be raised humanely as well. Not sure if that means they were pasture raised, though. Link to post Share on other sites
Kirsteen 2124 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I've only ever read that the slaughter has to be humane, I've never read anything about the raising of the animals. Besides peoples ideas of 'humane' varies widely. I wouldn't assume it necessarily meant pasture raised. Link to post Share on other sites
NMG 96 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 There''s humane and humane. Sheep are shipped over live from the UK to the middle east for Halal slaughter for certain festivals. Not humane in my book. Link to post Share on other sites
CaseyD 462 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I don't believe either tradition is too concerned on what the animals eat. I think Kosher refers to which animals and parts of animals are allowed. I do know that Halai is horrifying (I've unfortunately witnessed an animal slaughtered in this tradition) and not even close to humane. I go out of my way to avoid Halai meat. I'd rather eat an animal that was brought in the last few months of it's life to be fattened up on corn than to touch a 100% pastured animal that was killed in the Halai tradition. Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Strathdee 2914 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 For a product to carry the Kosher seal, I believe a rabbi has to pronounce a blessing over the production facility and that it has to meet Kosher standards (no contact with pork, no mixing of meat and milk products, etc.). I don't believe that there are any regulations as to how the animals are raised. Link to post Share on other sites
CraftyCarnivore 177 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thanks, all! Link to post Share on other sites
Xandra 633 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thank you, I had the same questions. Link to post Share on other sites
Fbhana91 0 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hey, can anyone recommend any kosher/halal beef jerky or similar?? Need some variety in my diet.. Pork isn't permitted and turkey is hard to get in my area. I'm based in the UK. Link to post Share on other sites
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