Spanish Oddities
Muslim Menu runs into high speed trouble in Spain
By h.b. - Jul 11, 2008 - 8:24 AM
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An attempt by the Spanish state owned railway RENFE to produce special menus for Muslims has failed with the Halal Institute of the Islamic Junta in Spain saying that the idea was ‘no more than a trick’. They say that all the train company has done is take away alcohol and pork, but has not controlled other questions such as how animals are sacrificed, the fats used in cooking and other requirements under Islam.
A statement from RENFE says the Muslim Menu meets the requirements established in the Koran.
RENFE has recently launched high cuisine on its popular AVE high speed routes and has already prepared special menus for Vegetarians, Diabetics, Gluten-free, Low Salt and Children and followed up on the introduction of Kosher food for Jews.
The company which provides the catering service, Wagon-Lits, says the Kosher menu is prepared outside Spain and comes with a Rabbi’s seal declaring it ideal for Jews, while the Muslim Menu is prepared with the others inside Spain.
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