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Tangerine Confectionery, one of Europe's leading sugar confectioners, has received a quality Halal Seal of Approval for products within its Barratt, MOJO, Princess and Taveners Proper Sweets ranges.

Long established UK favourites - including Barratt Sherbet Fountains and Dip Dabs, Black Jacks and Fruit Salads, MOJO chews, Princess Marshmallows, and Taveners Proper Sweets - have been awarded compliance certification by the Halal Food Authority.

Ensuring foods are wholesome, pure and unadulterated, the HFA Seal of Approval comprises of a number of stringent checks by independent food technologists and auditors. These assess every stage of food production, from initial sourcing of ingredients to finished packaging.

They include reviewing the quality, purity and traceability of the ingredients used, examining the content of product recipes, plus investigating the cleanliness, hygiene and segregation methods of production equipment and manufacture at factory sites. As a result of this process, more than 150 products have been approved and all of Tangerine Confectionery's eight UK production sites have been approved for Halal products.

Masood Khawaja, president of the Halal Food Authority said: "We use the term Halal to describe what is right, good and permissible - essentially eating well, wisely and naturally. Having undertaken a thorough review of Tangerine Confectionery's products and sites - to verify the quality of their ingredients, recipes and factory operations - we are pleased to award our Seal of Approval to the company."

Commenting on the endorsement Gill Lanty, head of marketing at Tangerine Confectionery said: "Product quality is key to Tangerine. We source the finest ingredients, have developed industry leading products and employ the most stringent processes within our factories. We have also worked hard to introduce natural colours and flavours, remove hydrogenated fats and cut added salt across our ranges."

Tangerine Confectionery also produces famous names such as Butterkist Popcorn, Barratt Sherbet Fountains, Princess Marshmallows, Jameson's Ruffle, Taveners 'Proper Sweets,' and Mojo Chews. In addition Tangerine distributes Anthon Berg chocolate liqueurs and produces a range of own-label gums, jellies, hard-boiled sweets, humbugs and toffees.

The term 'Halal' refers to food permissible under Islamic law; food not containing forbidden substances and meat which has been slaughtered in accordance with Islamic principles. The term can also be extended to cover products containing alcohol, gelatine, enzymes, emulsifiers and preservatives derived from animals. It is estimated that the Global Market for Halal products is a $580 billion industry, with 70 per cent of all Muslims worldwide following Halal standards.

- For more information, visit www.tangerineuk.net