You might have heard the term "Tayyab" but aren't sure what it actually means. At Saffron Alley we ensure tayyab standards in all of our products and we will be breaking down what tayyab actually means and how it aligns with Saffron Alley as a company.
Tayyab definition:
Tayyab refers to pure and wholesome, and in Islamic context, it doesn't only refer to things that are physically clean and pure but also ethically and morally. In this instance it is used to describe our role as caretakers for animals in a framework that aligns with Islamic principles of goodness and righteousness.
In terms of food, tayyab does not only mean halal (permissible), but also focuses on keeping high standards that are wholesome and nourishing for both the body and soul. This means food that is prepared with care, integrity, respect and without harm to other living beings.
Let’s take the example of bread, which many will be surprised to learn may not be halal or tayyab. Some breads are made using animal hairs to improve the shelf life and texture of the dough before baking. In mass manufacture, these hairs are not derived from halal slaughtered animals and thus the bread is not halal. Bread can also be made using high fructose corn syrup to sweeten its taste and improve shelf life. Although the end product maybe halal to consume, we shouldn’t consider this tayyab given the strong links between this ingredient and poor health amongst communities consuming a lot of it.
At Saffron Alley, tayyab refers to meat that not only meets the strict halal slaughter standards but it is also wholesome, ethically sourced and pure. As well as being prepared in a way that aligns with broader values, such as sustainability and kindness to animals.
How can Halal meat be considered Tayyab?
For Halal meat to be considered tayyab, it goes beyond simple following the halal slaughter process. All meat should come from animals that have been treated with care, fed a natural and healthy diet, and most importantly raised in ethical conditions.
These conditions that allow us to go from farm to table should ensure that the meat is clean, free from harmful additives such as hormones, antibiotics and other nasties, as well as being prepared with the intention of benefiting both the body and the soul- just as Islam states.
How does Saffron Alley ensure it meets tayyab guidelines?
At Saffron Alley we do not only follow halal procedures but we also prioritise quality, sustainability and ethical and humane practises in sourcing and providing our meat. This means all our meat is free from harmful additives such as routine antibiotics, hormones and other chemicals.
Our focus is on offering food that contributes to both physical health and spiritual wellbeing- aligning with Islamic principles of goodness and purity.