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Levantine food

Levantine street food is widely Halal-oriented in Muslim communities, yet tourist and diaspora kitchens still need meat and gelatin checks. Falafel, hummus, and classic shakshuka are usually Halal; shawarma and mansaf track slaughter; knafeh may use animal rennet cheese or gelatin; sahlab café powders need thickener checks.

• Prefer busy local kebab shops with clear Muslim clientele
• Confirm Halal meat for shawarma/mansaf
• Check knafeh cheese/gelatin when packaged
• Treat classic shakshuka as Halal and verify sausage or feta
• Read sahlab mix labels for gelatin