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In a recent survey of Muslim mothers, Petit Gems found 81% would prefer a HMC certified halal baby food over other brands. In an ever changing world, Muslim mothers have been demanding genuinely Halal food for their baby. Petit Gems baby food aims to help provide parents with a delicious range of baby foods which will give children the best possible start in life. Babies require essential nutrients such as iron and protein to aid their growth and development. The meat based (Iron and protein rich) baby foods up till now haven't been Halal. This means many Muslim babies have been eating a mainly vegetable based diet. There weren't any high quality, tried and tested Halal baby food products on the market. Until now. A report compiled by Surestart confirms many Muslim babies in particular suffer from a lack of nutrients. Their parents struggle to find baby food products that contain enough iron or protein without compromising their religious beliefs. As a result babies are weaned on a diet of egg custards, and deserts. This can lead to children developing skin allergies such as eczema, or suffering illness such as iron deficiency anaemia. Petit Gems has announced the authenticity of its products and manufacturing practice, as the only Halal baby food to carry the Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC) seal of certification. The HMC is a non profit-making organisation that stringently controls the whole production process according to Islamic Shariah Law. Established in early 2003, HMC set up to monitor, inspect, regulate and certify Halal products - especially within the Halal meat and poultry sector - from the source through to the consumer. They carry out thorough inspections, continuous checks, labelling and sealing of consumables, which are continuously monitored by HMC trained inspectors. HMC also provides the public with the reassurance of genuine Halal products. Demand for HMC-certified products has risen rapidly throughout the UK. Certification means consumers know their baby's health and their religious preference are taken into consideration without having to compromise their faith or their baby's health. Petit Gems offer a wide range of tasty meals for babies such as Chicken & Vegetable Bake, Spring Vegetables & Lamb Tagine or Vegetable & Roast Beef. The range caters for 4 Months-plus and 7 Months Plus, and in tasting sessions has proved superior to many other products. Petit Gems Tel: 024 7668 7859 www.petitgems.com