Belleville, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/15/2017 -- Ecuadorian Rainforest, LLC, the industry's leading wholesale ingredients supplier, in its mission to meet the ingredient needs of the world, has become Halal-certified by the Islamic Society of the Washington Area.

With Halal-certification, Ecuadorian Rainforest now positions itself to better serve those with specific dietary needs. Halal, or foods prepared in accordance with islamic laws, ingredients can now be used in products for those who observe the practice, a growing segment. Halal foods are believed to make up 16% of the global food industry and, according to the Halal Research Council, may be worth up to $500 billion annually.

"We are very happy that we can now offer ingredients to more people in the world," says Steve Siegel, vice president of Ecuadorian Rainforest. "This brings us closer to fulfilling our mission of providing excellent ingredients to the world."

The Islamic Society of the Washington Area's Halal Certification Department is managed by the USA Halal Chamber of Commerce, Inc. which is an internationally and domestically recognized full service commerce and professional certification body that is dedicated to promoting Halal business and understanding of Islamic dietary compliance.

To see which ingredients are halal-certified, please visit us at IntoTheRainforest.com today.

About Ecuadorian Rainforest
Ecuadorian Rainforest has provided natural ingredients from South America and beyond for 20 years. Founded by Marlene Siegel in 1997, they now has over 1,000 fruit, herb, marine, spice, and vegetable ingredients all under one roof. Ecuadorian Rainforest puts its natural ingredients through rigorous quality-control processes to ensure they meet high-quality standards.

For more information about Ecuadorian Rainforest, LLC, visit them at http://www.IntoTheRainforest.com.

Contact Info:
25 Main St, Building 6
Belleville, NJ 07109
973-759-2002
www.intotherainforest.com
Ramon Luna - Marketing