At Sweet Secrets we believe everyone should be part of the celebration – no one should miss out when it’s cake time. Our new halal certification brings that belief to life: it gives Muslim customers confidence and helps nonMuslim customers understand what halal really means.
What “halal” means:
Halal simply means “permissible.” For food, it describes what Muslims are allowed to eat and drink. Like vegetarian or glutenfree diets, halal follows ethical and religious guidelines — and it also emphasises cleanliness, safety and honesty.
How a cake becomes halal
Being halal affects ingredients and production, not taste. Key points include:
- Alcohol-free flavourings: We use alcoholfree vanilla and natural extracts or zests.
- Halal-friendly gelling agents: Where gelatin is needed, we use halalcertified sources or plant alternatives like agar.
- No crosscontamination: Equipment, surfaces and storage are controlled and cleaned to prevent contact with haram (forbidden) items.
- Safe additives: Emulsifiers, shortenings and stabilizers are checked to be plantbased or halalcertified.
Quick answers for Muslim customers
- Do your cakes contain alcohol or gelatin? No — we use alcoholfree flavourings and do not use gelatin in our certified range.
- Is your facility halalcertified? Yes. We invited an independent Islamic authority to audit our suppliers, ingredients, storage and kitchen practices. Certification gives the reassurance many customers asked for.
- What about emulsifiers and shortenings? We do not use emulsifiers and verify that shortenings are halalcertified.
Quick answers for nonMuslim customers
- Will halal change the taste? No — our cakes still taste deliciously Sweet Secrets. The changes are behind the scenes in ingredients and handling, not in indulgence.
- Can everyone eat halal cake? Yes. Halal cakes are suitable for all — a great choice for mixed groups.
- Will my favourite flavours be limited? Most favourites can be adapted with simple swaps. If a recipe requires changes, we’ll be transparent and offer delicious alternatives.
What our halal certification involved
The certification process reviewed:
- Ingredients and their sources
- Storage, labelling and handling procedures
- Cleaning and crosscontamination prevention
- Staff training on halal requirements
We’re proud to say our existing online products met the standard at audit — no ingredient replacements were required. Going forward, we’ll clearly label any product that’s not yet covered.
How halal fits our wider promise
Halal certification is part of our broader commitment to INCLUSION. Alongside halal, we offer glutenfree, dairyfree, vegan and lowersugar options so everyone can share the same moment at the table. Different needs, same value: inclusion.
Where to find us
Visit www.sweetsecrets.com.hk to see our halalcertified range or message us for questions – we’re always happy to help.
Thank you for trusting Sweet Secrets. We’re proud to bake with respect for every guest at your celebration.
香港最美味的清真（Halal）蛋糕 – Sweet Secrets
在 Sweet Secrets，我們相信每個人都應該參與慶祝——點蛋糕的時候不應該有人被落下。全新的清真（Halal）認證把這個理念變成了現實：讓穆斯林顧客可以放心享用，也讓非穆斯林顧客更了解「清真」的真正意思
什麼是「清真」？
「清真」的阿拉伯語意思是「可允許的」。在食物上，它指的是穆斯林可以吃和喝的東西。就像有人因健康、道德或信仰而選擇素食或無麩質飲食一樣，穆斯林也會依從清真指引；同時，清真也強調清潔、安全和誠實。
蛋糕如何符合清真？
成為清真不會改變蛋糕的味道，主要是成分與生產程序上的要求。重點包括：
- 無酒精風味劑：我們使用無酒精的香草精或天然萃取物與柑橘皮調味。
- 清真凝膠或替代物：若需用到明膠，我們會選用清真屠宰來源的明膠或植物性替代品，如洋菜（agar）等。
- 防止交叉污染：器具、工作枱面、烤爐及儲存需受控和徹底清潔，避免接觸被視為哈拉姆（不允許）的物料（如豬肉或酒精）。
- 安全的添加劑：乳化劑、穩定劑或起酥劑等會被審核，確保為植物性或具清真認證。
穆斯林顧客常問的三個問題
- 你們的蛋糕含酒精或明膠嗎？不含 — 我們在認證範圍內使用無酒精香草精，且不使用明膠。
- 你們的廠房/工場有清真認證嗎？有。我們邀請了獨立的伊斯蘭機構審核供應商、原料、儲存與製作流程，取得認證，讓顧客安心。
- 乳化劑或牛油／起酥油的來源是什麼？這些成分可能來自動物，因此我們會確認它們為植物性或持有清真認證。
非穆斯林顧客常想知道的三件事
- 清真會改變蛋糕味道嗎？不會 —— 清真主要在後台（材料選擇與處理），成品在味道與享受上仍然是 Sweet Secrets 的水準。事實上，我們現有的很多材料已經符合標準。
- 所有人都可以吃清真蛋糕嗎？可以。清真蛋糕適合所有人，特別適合混合背景的辦公室或家庭聚會，讓每位賓客都可安心享用。
- 會限制我喜歡的口味嗎？大多數熱門口味都能透過小改動（例如改用無酒精替代物）達到清真要求。若某款需要調整，我們會以創意替代，確保同樣好味。
Sweet Secrets 的清真認證代表什麼
認證過程覆蓋了：
- 我們使用的材料及其來源
- 材料的儲存、標籤與處理程序
- 清潔作業與防止交叉污染的方法
- 員工對清真要求的培訓
很高興在審核時，我們現有線上產品已符合清真標準，無需更換材料。未來若有新產品仍在調整或未納入認證，我們會誠實標示——因為信任始於透明。
清真如何融入我們其他承諾
清真認證只是我們以包容為本的承諾的一部分。Sweet Secrets 亦一直關注無麩質、無乳製品、純素與低糖等選擇，讓更多人能坐在同一張餐桌前分享時刻。不同需求，同等重視：我們希望在辦公室、課室或家庭聚會中，點蠟燭時沒有人會被落下。
如何購買／聯絡我們
請到 www.sweetsecrets.com.hk 查看我們的清真認證產品，或私訊我們查詢 — 我們樂意解答。
感謝你信任 Sweet Secrets — 我們以尊重烘焙，為每位賓客獻上心意。
