International Journal of Halal Research

Detoxification of Jojoba Meal Simmondsin by Production of Its Protein Isolates as a Protein Source in Food Applications

Dorria M.M. Ahmed , Rasha K. Mohamed , Ferial M. Abu-Salem — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Jojoba meal is a byproduct after oil extraction and serves as an excellent source of protein. Nevertheless, the meal's presence of toxic factor simmondsin as a cyanogenic glycoside restricted its application and made the researchers seek alternative methods for its detoxification. Jojoba protein isolates were prepared by alkaline extraction at different pHs 8, 9, and 10 (JPI 8, JPI 9, JPI 10) followed by isoelectric precipitation as a procedure for detoxification of jojoba meal from simmondsin and produce safe food-grade functional ingredient (jojoba protein isolate JPI) available to use in many industrial applications. The highest protein yield (83.21%) was recorded in protein isolates extracted at pH 9 (JPI 9) with the highest protein content at 91.15%.Simmondsin content ( mg /kg ) in jojoba meal is 278.79, 5.64 in JPI8, 2.27 in JPI9, and 1.97 in JPI 10. JPI 9 achieved high levels of isoleucine, lysine, cysteine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, and threonine. High chemical protein scores in JPI 9 at 156.98 and 109.01 for threonine, phenylalanine, and tyrosine.The results revealed that JPI9 achieved the highest level and the yield of essential and nonessential amino acids it was used in enriched the biscuit with different levels (5- 10 and 15%) to produce high protein biscuit functional product as one of industrial applications

Halal Literacy on Islamic Branding and Advertising in The Interest of Halal Product Consumption in High School Student Society

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Community service with the international abdimas scheme was carried out to increase the awareness of the school student partner group. Empowering partner groups to increase knowledge and understanding of halal literacy in terms of recognizing and being able to verify halal products, especially for products that have elements of Islamic branding and advertising. The benefit obtained from this service activity is to increase the active role of partners as Muslim consumers in monitoring product consumption at school. The implementation did in several stages: identification, socialization, and implementation. Training in order to improve halal literacy on products that have elements of Islamic branding and Islamic advertising will be delivered through several materials including halal literacy regarding halal and thoyyib principles. The role of religiosity in the importance of halal awareness in choosing halal products, verification of products that contain elements of Islamic branding and advertising, halal food additives and the importance of halal certification. The results of the activity show that the partner group already understands the importance of halal products and is able to distinguish halal products, although there was still error in choosing a product because of writing halal word in Arabic letter. The level of understanding of halal literacy is not universal, grade 6 primary students have a significantly lower understanding than grade 5 and grade 4.

Islamic Finance is Gaining Momentum Around the World

Diyas Moldabayev — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Most people still have little understanding and information about how Islamic banking system works. Misconceptions drive people to think that there is no real difference between Islamic banking and the traditional financial system. The root of the issue, in author’s humble opinion, simply lies with the fact that people don’t differentiate between such concepts as “riba” and “ribh” in terms of how they are formed. This article explains the essence and nature of the formation of these two concepts, while also presenting some insights that might serve as justifications for forbidding the practice of “riba” and gives a list of Shariah requirements for the most common Islamic finance product – Murabaha.

Investigation Of Antimutagenic Activities of Commiphora Gileadensis Essential Oil Against Cyclophosphamide Induced Genotoxicity in Mice

Asmaa S. Salman, Emad A. Alsherif — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Commiphora gileadensis, a wild aromatic medicinal plant, is part of the Burseraceae family, which contains 190 species under the genus Commiphora. It has both ethnobotanical and therapeutic applications. Currently, the antigenotoxic effects of Commiphora gileadensis essential oil (CEO) was investigated by assessing chromosomal anomalies in bone marrow cells, DNA fragmentation in hepatocytes, chromosomal aberrations in spermatocytes, and sperm head and tail anomalies in mice. Animals were divided into the following groups: CP treated groups (20 mg /kg b.w.), the control group (received no treatment), corn oil treated group, group administered CEO for 7 days at 300 mg /kg b.w., three groups administered CEO for 7 days at (100, 200 or 300 mg /kg b.w.) plus cyclophosphamide. In vivo investigations demonstrated that preliminary treatment with the tested concentrations of CEO reduced CP-induced injury. Therefore, research has shown that the CEO is a potential factor for protection against the genetic toxicity caused by CP.

Sharia Business: Halal Tourism-Based Community Empowerment

Wiwik Setiyani , Nurhairunnisa — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This paper aims to capture the problems and the dynamics of halal tourism in Trowulan, Mojokerto, Indonesia. The research uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method by relying on the involvement and participation of community members as a key instrument to turn plans and solutions into actual policies. Milton Friedman’s positive economic theory becomes an analytical instrument by integrating the data, logic, and methodology to analyze halal tourism community empowerment in Trowulan. The results are: [1], the implementation of religious tourism empowerment is conducted through structural planning, scenarios, and methodologies that include data and benefits, both economically and spiritually. [2], Community involvement reduces the risk of low resistance and policy-makers can determine optimum policies for religious tourism development in Trowulan. [3], Community empowerment through socialization, mentoring, and training conducted by the local government (and the management team) can increase public concern and interest.