Email from “Pascall” and “The Natural Confectionery Company” about the ‘Halal’ status of their products.

I think the little kid inside of me got extremely excited when I sent/got this email (hints to where this is already going).

Before Ramadan this year, I got the question all the time from people at my university Musallah “man, you’re the expert.  Do you know if Pascall or TNCC jellies and marshmallows are halal?”.  I had no idea, I mean, I used to always abstain being the good kid, sort of assuming that the “gelatine” meant that it was haram and unpermissable to eat.

Image source: http://www.cadbury.com.au/Products/Pascall-Confectionery/Swirls.aspx

So instead of sitting on my butt, I did a little research.

I went online, found nothing.

Dangit.  I realised I had to contact both the companies.. and the wonderful part was Pascall and The Natural Confectionery Company are both linked.

Image source: http://www.beat.net.nz/blog/2013/6/11/the-natural-confectionery-co-launches-outrageous-fun.html

So very happily, I recieved an email from them which read this wonderful statement:

Dear *insertmynamehere*,

Thank you for contacting us regarding the halal status of our candy products.

The following candy products are certified halal by The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils and are suitable for Muslim consumption:

The Natural Confectionery Company:
– Berry Bliss
– Dinosaurs
– Forbidden Fruit – Fruit Fantasy
– Fruits & Cream Mix – Jelly Babies
– Jelly Beans
– Jelly Joiners
– Jungle Jellies
– Lolly Disguises
– Party Mix
– Snakes
– Citrus Slices
– Forest Fruits
– Fruit Salad
– Sour Squirms
– Unbearables
– Strawberries & Cream Bliss
– Tangy Bliss
– Tropic Bliss
– Easter Bunnies (seasonal)
– Merry Blissmas (seasonal)
Pascall:
– Marshmallows
– Marshmallow Swirls
– Marshmallow Minis
– Blackberries & Raspberries
– Colourful Fish
– Eskimos
– Fruit Jubes
– Fruit Jellies
– Giant Jelly Beans
– Jaybees
– Jellies
– Jubes
– Milk Bottles
– Party Mix
– Party Pack
– Party Treats
– Red Frogs
– Wine Gums

We trust this information is of assistance to you and if you need further advice please contact our Consumer Advisory Service on freecall 1800 250 260.

 

Yours sincerely,
KRAFT FOODS LIMITED

Judith Thomas 

Judith Thomas
Consumer Relations Advisor

 

So, there you have it folks!

Make sure that you know to grab yourself a bag when you go to the supermarket next time and indulge in some jelly goodness!