Jhatka vs Halal

🧬 Why Jhatka is Better: Scientific & Ethical Reasons

At Shrinkhala FOODS, we choose Jhatka meat — not as a statement against any belief, but as a commitment to cleaner, faster, and more humane processing. Here's why:

1. Faster Kill = Less Stress = Safer Meat

In Jhatka, the animal is killed instantly with one swift strike.
👉 Scientific studies show that stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol flood the animal's body if death is prolonged (as in slow slaughter methods).
These hormones:

  • Alter the taste and texture of the meat

  • Increase bacterial growth risk

  • Are harmful if consumed in high amounts over time

🧾 Source:

  • Journal of Animal Science (2018): "Stress at slaughter increases microbial load and reduces shelf life."

2. No Blood Retention = Cleaner Meat

Jhatka ensures maximum blood expulsion instantly. Blood in meat:

  • Becomes a breeding ground for bacteria

  • Reduces the meat's shelf life

  • Adds to the "meaty" or "gamey" smell in warm climates

Jhatka meat stays fresher, cleaner, and lasts longer — especially in Indian weather conditions.

 3. No Suffering: Instant Death

Ethically, many animal welfare experts argue that instantaneous death is less painful than prolonged methods.
This makes Jhatka more aligned with compassionate slaughter practices.

 "Animals should not die inch by inch." – Dr. Temple Grandin (Renowned Animal Welfare Scientist)

4. Better for Immuno-Compromised Individuals

People with low immunity (kids, elderly, pregnant women) are more sensitive to:

  • Residual stress hormones

  • Higher bacterial loads

💡 Jhatka is a cleaner, safer option for family meals.

Shrinkhala FOODS Promise:

We choose Jhatka not to disrespect tradition, but to deliver:

  • Fresher taste

  • Cleaner nutrition

  • Higher safety

  • Ethical treatment

 

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