It is estimated that one in four of the world's population is now Muslim. Halal certification is applied worldwide to products, raw materials and food to ensure that they meet the standards required by Muslims and to avoid those items that are prohibited by Islamic principles.
In response to food diversification, OKUNO has developed ZEPPIN FROZEN R, a halal-certified quality improver for frozen rice products that can be used for the development of halal food products.
When white rice is frozen after cooking, freezer burn occurs. Freezer burn occurs when frozen foods dehydrate and the outer layers lose moisture after freezing and thawing. It can greatly suppress freezer burn in frozen sushi and frozen seasoned rice by simply adding it to the rice during cooking.