Which Cheese brands are Halal in New Zealand

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Salam, just wondering which Cheese brand serves Halal cheese in New Zealand/countdown shelves . This is a very common question and may be I have missed the repsosne earlier in the group . Jazakallah.

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Buy any cheese, but look out for animal rennet. Many brands mention non-animal rennet which is good to consume
Mainland cheese or the fonterra as their main brand are halal
Countdown brand cheese, rolling meadow

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Also note that FIANZ has certified Rolling meadows, Pams, Mainland and Chesdale as halal as per this notification.

CONSUMER INFORMATION FOR ALL MUSLIMS

You pick up a “Chesdale” brand cheese from supermarket shelf, read the ingredients, see “Rennet” as one of the ingredients and put the cheese back on the shelf, right?

Well, not any more.

FIANZ is pleased to inform all consumers that from today 06 April 2016, all of Pams, Anchor, Signature Range, Chesdale, Budget and Mainland cheese are certified halal by FIANZ. All rennet in these products are vegetable based or derived from beef. All rennet derived from beef carry authentic halal certificates

Its always best to email and confirm with these companies directly to avoid any doubt.

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Beqa brand is halal, Australian product. Available at Countdown.
Value cheese is also halal

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For halal-certified cheese options in New Zealand, consider the following products:

  1. Woolworths Cheese Edam Block 500g
    A mild and creamy Edam cheese, suitable for sandwiches and cooking.
  2. Belladotti Caesar Bits Classic Cheese Sprinkles Salad Toppers 100g
    Halal-certified cheese sprinkles to enhance your salads with a cheesy crunch.
  3. Tatua Mascarpone Bag 500g
    A versatile, creamy cheese perfect for both sweet and savory recipes.
  4. Woolworths Cheese Edam Block 1kg
    Ideal for larger households or frequent cheese users, offering the same great taste and quality.