Ummah Foods facts for kids

Ummah Foods is a company from the United Kingdom. It started in 2004. This company makes special chocolates called halal chocolates.

Halal means the chocolates are made in a way that is acceptable for Muslim people to eat. This follows Islamic rules. It means the chocolates do not have alcohol or animal fats in them. This applies to all parts of the chocolate, from the ingredients to how it is made and packaged.

How Ummah Foods Started

Khalid Sharif is the person who started Ummah Foods. When the company first began, they made two kinds of chocolate bars. These first flavors were caramel and orange. Over time, Ummah Foods grew. Now, they make five different flavors of chocolate.

You can find Ummah chocolates in some big supermarkets. These include certain Asda and Tesco stores.

Caring for the Community

Ummah Foods sees itself as a company that focuses on its community. They have made promises to show this. One promise is to give ten percent of their profits to charity. This helps people in need.

They also promise to use ways of making chocolate that are good for the planet. These are called sustainable manufacturing processes. Ummah Foods also works with Muslim artists. These artists help design the wrappers and the look of their chocolate bars.

What People Think

Ummah Foods has received good comments for how it sells its products. People have said the company is good at reaching both Muslims and non-Muslims. They see it as a special product that many different people can enjoy.

However, some people have also criticized the company. They think Ummah Foods uses religion too much to sell its products.

See also

• List of confectionery brands