KOMPAS.com – Not long ago circulating Kosher dates or dates labeled Kosher in one of the supermarkets in Jakarta. Kosher is a term that refers to the law of Jewish food.
In the Big Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), Kosher is a food that complies with dietary guidelines determined by traditional Jewish law. This includes the procedures for production, processing, and preparation.
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Like Islam which has halal label provisions on every product consumed, Jews also have their own halal rules.
However, is Kosher the same as Halal?
Kosher is not the same as Halal
How to register a halal certification of self declare through ptsp.halal.go.id pageQuoting the United States Halal Foundation page, which also partnered with Halal Indonesia, Kosher is not the same as Halal. Because, both are regulated by different religious requirements.
The product labeled Kosher refers to the culture and traditions of the Jewish religion, and refers to the Torah Scriptures.
Meanwhile, halal products are rooted in Islam, and refer to the Holy Qur’an.
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One of the main differences is the slaughtering method. In Islam, the method of halal slaughtering requires the name of God during the process.
Meanwhile, the method is not in the Kosher slaughter method.
Different Kosher and Halal
Dates Illustration, Illustration stores Kurman at room temperature.The main difference between halal and kohser products is in the definition of the product allowed by both.
Halal in Islam is defined based on food raw materials, how food products are prepared, and how animals are slaughtered.
Meanwhile, Kosher focuses on the types of animals that can be consumed, certain slaughter methods, and the presence of a prohibition on mixing meat and milk.
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“Halal” in Arabic means legal or permitted. This defines the practice of life and food and drinks that are permitted.
Halal is not defined in a narrow manner, and includes a lot of staple food. Almost all products are permitted if prepared or processed in a way in accordance with halal provisions.
Meanwhile, Kosher generally has a narrower definition and is divided into three categories namely milk, meat, and Pareve or products other than animals.
