Muslim countries are turning into fast-growing markets for chocolate, and one Asian country is betting more people around the world are going to want candy and goodies that comply with the religion’s strict food laws.Malaysia doesn’t grow much cocoa, but it has become the continent’s No 2 processor by grinding beans imported from neighbouring Indonesia, the largest producer outside of Africa and home to the world’s biggest Muslim population. With a majority of its own people classified as Muslim, Malaysia already sells mostly cocoa products in compliance with Halal principles – which forbid the use of alcohol and some animal …read more
Source: Gulf times
