Whether you are taking a break from the office, catching up with friends or taking a break from studying for university exams,bubble you(or Boba tea) has become wildly popular.Bubblesis synonymous with friends and sharing, but how do you make sure bubble tea is inclusive for everyone? AndIs bubble tea halal??
halalgenerally means 'permitted' and is often associated with the foods that followers of Islam are allowed to consume. Prohibited items labeled as 'Haram' (forbidden). With over a billion followers worldwide, it's important to ensure you have halal options on your bubble tea menu to maintain an inclusive and diverse customer base.
The well-known Haram foods are pork and alcohol. Pork products, such as gelatin, are also considered haram.
The short answer is yes.Most bubble tea products are halal. The biggest concern with bubble tea is in generalTapioca mugleror pearls orpopping bobasreminiscent of other gelatin products such as candies and jellies. These balls are actually made from agar or alginate (a seaweed extract), both of which are halal.
While this may be surprising to some people, given that bubble tea originated in Taiwan and first spread throughout Southeast Asia, this shouldn't be the case. Some of the earliest adopters of bubble tea are countries in this region with large and observant Muslim populations, including Malaysia and Indonesia.
So there you have it.Bubble tea is absolutely halal and safe to enjoy. With the many different toppings and additives, it is of course important to ensure that your individual ingredients are halal. See our other for more tips and insights into the world of bubble teablogpost.
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