{
  "id": 16847490,
  "title": "What does halaal mean? A guide to certification, ingredients and food choices in SA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/what-does-halaal-mean-a-guide-to-certification-ingredients-and-food",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T03:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/lifestyle/food-drink/2026-10-28-what-does-halaal-mean-a-guide-to-certification-ingredients-and-food-choices-in-sa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "What does halaal really mean? From Islamic dietary requirements to the signs displayed at restaurants, here is what South Africans need to know about halaal food, certification and why the issue has sparked debate.",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}