AN ANALYSIS UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTICE OF HALAL HYGIENE IN FOOD HANDLING AMONG THE HOUSEWIVES

Food preparation is a daily activity that is always done. Preparing food at home is said to have benefits such as guaranteed hygiene, savings on spending, and strengthening family relationships. Food preparation is usually done by housewives. The question is, is the method of preparing food at home really guaranteed to be clean? Therefore, the primary goal of this study is to examine how housewives understand and implement halal hygiene in their food preparation. This study uses a quantitative approach to disseminate questionnaires to the community. The sample is chosen in a random way, encompassing individuals with diverse educational backgrounds. The collected data is analysed using statistical techniques, such as descriptive analysis. The study produced results. This type of study is crucial as it raises awareness among housewives about the importance of halal hygiene in food preparation. The results of this study can serve as a guide for housewives as they prepare food for their families. This study has the potential to increase knowledge in social science by listing halal hygiene guidelines for preparing food at home.