The application of FTIR spectra coupled with chemometrics for analysis of lard in food products for halal authentication: a mini review

Lard (LD) obtained from fat’s extraction of adipose tissue of swine is a good component to be used in food and pharmaceutical products to provide specific functions. Lard, according to the Food and Drug Administration, is generally considered recognized as safe (GRAS) to be used in the products. However, LD is not allowed to be consumed or used in the products due to certain religious restrictions in which Muslims and Jews are not allowed to consume any products containing LD because LD is...