Halal food refers to food that adheres to Islamic dietary laws. However, there are many other terms used to describe it. One of the most common synonyms is "permissible food," as halal means permissible in Arabic. Other synonyms include "clean food," "pure food," or simply "Islamic food." In the United States, halal food is often referred to as "Muslim dietary laws compliant food." Meanwhile, non-Muslims may refer to halal food as "healthy meat," as the animals are slaughtered in a humane way. Ultimately, all of these synonyms describe the same type of food, which is prepared using specific methods to ensure that it is permitted under Islamic dietary laws.