Simply Halal Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about Simply Halal halal Collagen or Halal Bone Broth? Get straight answers on certification, ingredients, safety, and what to expect.
IS IT REALLY HALAL?
How do I know Simply Halal collagen is genuinely halal certified?
Simply Halal is certified by the Islamic Services of America (ISA), one of the most respected halal certifying bodies in the United States. ISA independently audits the source animal, farming conditions, slaughter method, processing facility, and every ingredient in the formula — not just the final product. You can verify our certification directly on our certification page.
Is the cow halal certified or just the facility?
What is the difference between halal collagen and halal gelatin?
Other brands also say halal on the label. What makes yours different?
WHAT IS ACTUALLY IN IT?
Where does your collagen come from?
Why is cheap Chinese collagen a concern?
Independent testing has repeatedly identified quality control issues in low-cost collagen products, including undisclosed sources, inconsistent peptide molecular weights, and contamination risks. Chef Maher tested Chinese collagen personally during his research. It took significantly longer to dissolve, left an unpleasant aftertaste, and was not something he would consider feeding his family. For halal consumers the concern is compounded further, as source animal verification in unregulated supply chains is nearly impossible to confirm. Price is not a reliable indicator of what is actually in the product.
Are your ingredients organic and non-GMO?
Where is Simply Halal manufactured?
Why does my body need collagen in the first place?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, making up roughly 30 percent of total protein mass. It forms the structural foundation of your skin, joints, bones, tendons, and gut lining. Natural collagen production begins declining around age 25 and continues dropping by roughly 1 to 2 percent per year. That decline shows up as fine lines, stiffer joints, slower recovery, and weaker hair and nails. Supplementing with hydrolyzed collagen peptides gives your body the raw material it needs to keep rebuilding what it can no longer produce at the same rate on its own.
Why should I drink bone broth instead of just eating regular meals?
Bone broth delivers concentrated minerals, collagen, and amino acids like glycine in a form your body absorbs quickly, something a typical meal does not provide in the same concentration. Slow simmering extracts calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus directly from the bone, along with gut supportive compounds that support digestion and joint health. Simply Halal Beef Bone Broth also includes ancient sea salt, which naturally carries over 90 trace minerals, including iodine, manganese, and selenium, minerals that modern processed table salt strips away entirely. That combination of bone-derived minerals and ancient sea salt gives your body a broader mineral profile in one scoop than most people get from an entire day of regular meals. It is a traditional, ancestral food made efficient for daily use. Simply Halal Beef Bone Broth is ISA halal certified from production to bag, grass-fed, and free from fillers and MSG.
WILL IT ACTUALLY WORK FOR ME?
I tried collagen before and felt nothing — why would this be different?
How long before I actually notice a difference?
Some effects start immediately. The 16g of protein per serving adds real satiety, many people notice they feel fuller and snack less from the very first day. The deeper benefits build over time. Most people notice improved skin hydration within 4 to 6 weeks of consistent daily use. Joint comfort and gut improvements typically follow at 8 to 12 weeks. Hair and nail changes usually appear around the 3 month mark. Collagen is a foundational nutrient, it rebuilds gradually, not overnight, but the protein itself is working for you right from the first scoop.
Why does my body need collagen after 30?
After the age of 30, your body’s natural collagen production begins to decline by roughly 1 to 2 percent per year. By your 40s and 50s that cumulative loss becomes visible in skin, joints, gut health, and energy. Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the human body, and daily supplementation is one of the most direct ways to support what your body is no longer producing at the same rate.
Does it dissolve completely and change the taste of my drinks?
Yes, it dissolves completely with no residue, no clumping, no taste, and no smell. Cheaper collagen products often carry an aftertaste from fillers, maltodextrin, and the chemical processing used to cut costs. Simply Halal Unflavored Collagen is built differently, it contains one ingredient, certified halal hydrolyzed collagen peptides, with nothing added to mask, bulk, or process around. You can add it to coffee, tea, water, smoothies, or soups without any change to the flavor. This was a deliberate formulation decision, as a product you cannot taste is a product you will actually use every day.
Should I take collagen with Vitamin C?
HALAL COLLAGEN BROTH QUESTIONS
What is the difference between Halal Collagen Broth and Halal Beef Bone Broth?
Halal Collagen Broth combines 14g of hydrolyzed collagen peptides with organic herbs and vegetables in every serving, designed for daily sipping and a smooth, savory drink. Halal Beef Bone Broth is made from slow-simmered grass-fed bones and delivers 13g of protein with a heartier, traditional broth profile. Both are ISA halal certified from production to bag and contain zero maltodextrin, zero MSG, and zero fillers.
Does Halal Collagen Broth provide both Type I and Type III collagen?
Yes. Halal Collagen Broth delivers both Type I and Type III hydrolyzed collagen peptides in every serving. Type I supports skin structure and elasticity, while Type III supports skin firmness and gut lining integrity. Together they provide a broader range of benefit than a single collagen type alone.
Is Halal Collagen Broth really free of maltodextrin and fillers?
Yes. Halal Collagen Broth contains zero maltodextrin, zero artificial flavors, and zero hidden fillers. The only ingredients are hydrolyzed collagen peptides, organic garlic, onion, carrot, ginger, turmeric, basil, ancient sea salt, and organic nutritional yeast. Every ingredient is listed on the label with nothing disguised under a vague “natural flavors” designation.
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Can I cook with Halal Collagen Broth or is it only for sipping?
Halal Collagen Broth is designed for hot liquids, not for cold use. Mix it into hot water, tea, or broth for a warming daily sip, or use it as a flavor enhancer in soups, stews, and sauces while cooking. The organic herb blend was built by Chef Maher to dissolve completely in heat and add savory depth to whatever it is added to.
Does Halal Collagen Broth contain Vitamin C?
Yes, but not as a synthetic additive. Chef Maher could not find a synthetic Vitamin C he considered clean enough to feed his own family, so instead he built natural Vitamin C into the formula through organic garlic, onion, carrot, ginger, turmeric, and basil, all of which naturally carry Vitamin C as part of their complete nutritional profile.
HALAL BEEF BONE BROTH QUESTIONS
Can Halal Beef Bone Broth help with bloating and gut discomfort?
Many people turn to bone broth specifically for gut support. Halal Beef Bone Broth delivers collagen and glycine, an amino acid that plays a direct role in maintaining the integrity of the gut lining. While individual results vary, the amino acid profile in slow-simmered bone broth has long been associated with digestive comfort. If you have a diagnosed digestive condition, talk to your doctor before making any dietary changes.
Is Halal Beef Bone Broth good for joint health and recovery?
Yes. Halal Beef Bone Broth delivers 13g of grass-fed protein per serving, rich in Type I and Type III collagen along with glycine, compounds studied for joint comfort and connective tissue support. It pairs especially well with Halal Collagen Bovine for anyone targeting both joint recovery and daily protein needs.
Is Halal Beef Bone Broth keto, paleo, or Whole30 compatible?
Yes. Halal Beef Bone Broth contains zero sugar, zero carbs from fillers, and zero maltodextrin, making it compatible with keto, paleo, and Whole30 eating patterns. The ingredient list is simply grass-fed beef bone broth, organic herbs, and ancient sea salt, nothing that would conflict with any of these approaches.
Can Halal Beef Bone Broth replace the bouillon cubes and stock powders I already use in the kitchen?
GUT HEALTH AND BONE BROTH SCIENCE
Why is bone broth specifically associated with gut healing?
Is Halal Beef Bone Broth safe for someone with IBS or IBD?
Bone broth is generally well tolerated and is often recommended as part of gut-healing protocols for digestive conditions, since it is low in fiber and easy to digest compared to whole foods. However, every digestive condition is different, and IBS and IBD in particular vary significantly from person to person. If you have a diagnosed digestive condition, talk to your doctor before adding any new product to your routine.
How does Simply Halal compare to making bone broth at home?
Homemade bone broth is genuinely good for you, and the tradition behind it is the same tradition Simply Halal was built on. The difference is consistency. Collagen content in homemade broth varies significantly depending on the bones used, the water ratio, and the simmer time, so the nutritional value can shift batch to batch. Simply Halal delivers a precise, verified dose of protein and amino acids in every single serving, so you know exactly what you are getting each time, without spending 24 to 48 hours simmering bones yourself.
Does bone broth need to be slow-simmered to be effective?
Yes. The extraction of collagen, glycine, and minerals from bone and connective tissue requires sustained low heat over many hours, typically 12 to 48 hours, not a quick boil. This is why Simply Halal Beef Bone Broth is made from slow-simmered grass-fed beef bones rather than a blended shortcut using isolated collagen peptides and flavoring agents, which looks similar on the shelf but was never actually simmered as bone broth.
What do the organic herbs in Halal Beef Bone Broth and Halal Collagen Broth actually do?
Every herb in the formula was chosen by Chef Maher for what it contributes, not as filler. Organic garlic and onion naturally provide Vitamin C, B6, and folate. Organic turmeric carries Vitamin C, B6, and Vitamin E, along with the compound curcumin, studied for its role in supporting a healthy inflammatory response. Organic ginger contributes Vitamin C, B3, and B6, and has traditionally been used to support digestion. Organic basil rounds out the formula with Vitamins A, K, C, and B6. Together they turn a simple bone broth or collagen broth into a complete nutritional profile, not just a protein source.
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ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
Who are the founders of Simply Halal?
Simply Halal was co-founded by Chef Maher Fawaz, CEO, and Fatima Hammoud, President, a husband and wife team. Maher brings 28 years of professional culinary experience and 3 years of halal bone broth and collagen product research. Fatima is the inspiration behind the brand, her own healing journey using homemade halal bone broth proved the concept, and she leads the company alongside Maher today.
Why did Maher and Fatima create Simply Halal?
How long did it take to develop Simply Halal's products?
Chef Maher spent 3 years researching, sourcing, and running over 160 lab tests before launching Simply Halal’s halal collagen and halal bone broth products, including a collaboration with Michigan State University’s Product Center Innovation department to scale the recipe responsibly.
What standard does Chef Maher hold every product to?
If he would not feed it to his own children, he will not feed it to the Simply Halal community and buyers. That standard, not a marketing slogan, is why Simply Halal contains no maltodextrin, no MSG, no fillers, and no synthetic Vitamin C, and why every ingredient is sourced and verified personally before it goes into the bag.
BONE BROTH POWDER VS LIQUID AND SOURCING
Is bone broth powder as good as liquid bone broth?
Where does Simply Halal source its bones and collagen from?
Simply Halal sources exclusively from grass-fed cattle in South America, personally verified by Chef Maher Fawaz during the three-year R&D process before launch. Grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle produce denser, more nutritionally rich bones than grain-fed feedlot cattle, which shows up directly in the amino acid profile and collagen yield of the finished product.
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How do I verify that a halal bone broth or collagen brand is genuinely certified?
WHO SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT TAKE THIS
Is collagen or bone broth safe during pregnancy?
Collagen and bone broth are food-derived sources of amino acids, and many women safely include them as part of a normal diet during pregnancy. Research specifically conducted on pregnant women remains limited, even though no studies have linked collagen supplementation to pregnancy complications. Because every pregnancy carries its own considerations, talk to your doctor or midwife before adding any new supplement, including Simply Halal products, to your routine.
Is collagen or bone broth safe while breastfeeding?
Collagen breaks down into ordinary amino acids during digestion, the same way any protein-rich food does, which is why many breastfeeding mothers include it without issue. Research focused specifically on breastfeeding women is still limited. If you have any concerns, particularly around allergies to beef or other animal sources, speak with your healthcare provider before starting.
Can children take collagen or bone broth?
Collagen and bone broth are whole-food sources of protein already similar to what children get from meat, fish, and homemade broth. Most available research has focused on adults rather than children specifically, so dosing and appropriateness can vary by age. Always check with your child’s pediatrician before introducing any new supplement, especially for younger children or those with known food allergies.
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Can I take this if I have a chronic illness or am managing a medical condition?
Collagen and bone broth are generally well tolerated, and the amino acids they provide are the same ones your body already uses from food. If you are managing a chronic condition such as kidney disease, an autoimmune disorder, or inflammatory bowel disease, or if you take regular medication, talk to your doctor before starting, since individual circumstances vary and your healthcare provider knows your situation best.
Is this safe for older adults?
Yes, and research specifically supports this group. Studies on postmenopausal women and older adults have shown improvements in bone mineral density and muscle mass when collagen peptides are combined with a balanced diet. As with any supplement, if you are managing multiple health conditions or take several medications, check with your doctor first to make sure it fits safely into your routine.
What if I am not sure whether this is right for me?
If you are ever unsure, the safest step is always the same: ask your doctor. They know your full health history in a way no website or product label can, and a quick conversation gives you a confident answer specific to you.
FOR NON-MUSLIM BUYERS
I am not Muslim. Is Simply Halal still the right product for me?
Yes. Halal certification is not a restriction on who can benefit from the product. It is a quality verification standard. The certifying body independently audits the animal source, farming conditions, slaughter method, processing environment, and every ingredient in the formula. For health-conscious buyers who care about clean sourcing, ethical animal treatment, and ingredient transparency, halal certification provides exactly the supply chain verification that most supplement brands cannot offer.
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What does halal certification actually mean for ingredient quality?
Halal certification requires that the source animal is healthy at the time of slaughter, that the processing environment is free from cross-contamination with prohibited substances, and that every ingredient in the formula is independently verified. These are supply chain standards that benefit any consumer who wants to know exactly what they are putting in their body.
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Is halal collagen the same as kosher or organic collagen?
They share some overlap in values including ethical sourcing, clean processing, and third-party verification, but they are distinct certification standards with different audit criteria. Halal certification specifically covers the permissibility of the source animal, the slaughter method, and the absence of prohibited substances throughout production. Organic certification covers farming practices but does not address the source animal’s permissibility or slaughter method.
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HOW TO USE IT?
I am over 50. Is it too late for collagen to make a real difference?
No. Your body continues to use collagen at every age, it simply produces less of it as you get older. Supplementing with bioavailable collagen peptides gives your body the raw material it needs to maintain skin elasticity, joint cushioning, gut lining integrity, and bone density regardless of your age. Starting later is still far better than not starting.
Can I just make homemade bone broth instead?
Homemade bone broth is genuinely good for you and we respect that tradition. The difference is consistency and concentration, as the collagen content in homemade broth varies significantly depending on the bones, water ratio, and cooking time. Simply Halal delivers a precise, verified dose of hydrolyzed collagen peptides in every serving so you know exactly what you are getting each day.
Can I cook with Simply Halal collagen or does heat destroy it?
You can cook with it. Hydrolyzed collagen peptides are heat stable and will not lose their bioavailability when added to warm or hot foods. Add it to soups, broths, baked goods, or any recipe that calls for a protein boost and it will dissolve seamlessly without affecting texture or taste.
How many servings are in each bag and how long will it last?
Each bag contains 25 servings. At one serving per day, which is the recommended daily amount, one bag lasts 25 days. Most customers find a consistent daily routine is the most effective approach rather than taking larger amounts less frequently.
Should I buy collagen capsules or collagen powder?
Powder, in almost every case. Clinical studies showing real benefits for skin, joints, and gut health use 10,000mg to 15,000mg of collagen daily. A typical capsule contains only 500mg to 1,000mg, which means matching the clinically studied dose would require taking 10 to 30 capsules a day. One scoop of Simply Halal Halal Collagen Bovine delivers 16,000mg, meeting that clinical threshold in a single serving, with no swallowing a handful of pills.
Do non-Muslims need to do anything differently when using Simply Halal products?
No. There is no different usage, dosage, or preparation required based on background. Mix one scoop into water, coffee, tea, or a smoothie daily, the same way any buyer would. The halal certification governs how the product was sourced and processed before it reached you, it does not change how you use it once the bag is in your hands.
Can I use Simply Halal products alongside other supplements or my normal diet, regardless of my background?
Yes. Simply Halal products are food-based and integrate easily into any existing routine, whether you are already taking other supplements, following a specific diet, or simply adding clean protein to your day. There is nothing about the halal certification that restricts how, when, or alongside what you use the product, it simply confirms the sourcing and processing met an independently verified standard.
IS IT WORTH $60?
Why should I trust a brand I have never heard of before?
Simply Halal was founded by Master Chef Maher Fawaz after 3 years of research and over 160 product tests before a single bag was sold. Most brands on the market are private label, meaning sourcing is never questioned and fillers are non-negotiable because margins come first. Chef Maher refused to release a product he was not willing to feed his own children and closest friends first. That is the standard every bag is held to, and that is the difference between a brand built for your health and one built for a bottom line.
Why does Simply Halal cost more than other collagen brands?
At $2.40 per serving you are not paying for marketing. You are paying for 3 years of carefully researched product development, organic and non-GMO ingredients chosen for what they actually contribute, grass-fed sourcing that most supplement brands avoid because it cuts into their profit margins, zero fillers, and independent third-party halal certification that covers every stage of production. There is no vague “natural flavor” hiding an unknown additive on the label, and no unidentified filler taking up space where real nutrition should be. Every ingredient is named, sourced, and verified, which is exactly why it costs more than a bag built to maximize margin instead of nutrition.
Is $2.40 per serving actually good value compared to alternatives?
A quality cup of coffee costs more. A single serving of grass-fed bone broth from a restaurant costs significantly more. And unlike a single-purpose supplement, Simply Halal works as both a daily wellness product and a cooking base, stir it into soups, stews, rice, or sauces as a clean flavor enhancer in place of synthetic bouillon cubes or stock powders. At $2.40 per day for a verified, clean, halal certified collagen source that does double duty in your kitchen, with no fillers and no compromise on sourcing, and 25 servings per bag, it is one of the most versatile and cost-effective investments you can make in your daily nutrition.
What is the difference between Simply Halal and a cheap supplement from Amazon?
The difference is what you cannot see on the label. Cheap collagen typically uses grain-fed or unverified sources, contains maltodextrin or fillers to add bulk, carries no named third-party certification, and has undergone no independent supply chain audit. Simply Halal was built specifically to be everything those products are not, and every claim we make is independently verifiable. Do not take our word for it, flip the bag over. Compare the ingredient list side by side with any other brand on the shelf. Count how many words you do not recognize. Look for a named certifying body, not just a logo. Check whether the protein per serving is actually disclosed or buried under a proprietary blend. The label tells you everything you need to know before you buy, and it is the simplest way to see for yourself why $2.40 a serving reflects what is actually in the bag.