California start-up’s ‘bleeding-edge’ plant-based meat is first to be certified halal
California-based Impossible Foods announced Tuesday its flagship product, the Impossible Burger, has been certified by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) under regulations set by Malaysia’s Department Of Islamic Development (JAKIM).
“We want to make Impossible Foods available to everyone, putting aside any dietary restrictions,” David Lee, the Bill Gates-backed company’s head of operations, told Salaam Gateway.
“Having the Impossible Burger available in halal establishments is a huge milestone and opportunity to make our product available to all,” Lee added.
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