Everyday life
Finding halal and familiar ingredients
Halal meat, atta, spices and lentils are easy to find once you know what to look for — in supermarkets, international stores, and through the community.
Where to look
- Large supermarkets often have a world-food aisle with rice, lentils, spices and flour, and some sell halal-labelled chicken and meat.
- International and Middle Eastern or Asian stores in most cities sell halal meat, atta, paneer, spices and snacks.
- Check the label: look for a halal certification on meat and gelatine-containing products; ingredient lists are in Swedish (fläsk = pork, gelatin = gelatine).
- Ask the community: other Pakistanis in your city know where to shop — ask in Q&A.