It can be a potential alternative red meat for human consumption worldwide. Camel meat is nutritionally as good as any conventional meat source, in fact has an edge over beef or lamb due to its low intramuscular fat, low cholesterol content, and high iron content.
At its best, camel meat tastes much like lean beef. But certain cuts can be tough, and if the meat comes from an old camel, it can also taste gamey. Hashi had used a shoulder cut, and neither he nor his customers were happy with the results.
You might not see too many movies depicting a hunter chasing down a camel, but these creatures can absolutely be eaten. Camels can provide a fair amount of meat and the current population makes it easy for local hunters to stock up quite well.
The Central Australian Camel Industry Association (CACIA) is the only organisation in Australia currently slaughtering and selling camel meat.
There are some that only chew the cud or only have a split hoof, but you must not eat them. The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a split hoof; it is ceremonially unclean for you."'" Leviticus 11:1.
According to these, anything that "chews the cud" and has a completely split hoof is ritually clean, but those animals that only chew the cud or only have cloven hooves are unclean. Both documents explicitly list four animals as being ritually impure: The camel, for chewing the cud without its hooves being divided.
Thus some animals such as camels and rabbits are halal, but not kosher.
In Western Australia, only feral species may be hunted on private land with the landowner's permission, subject to holding a valid firearms licence. These species include camels, donkeys, feral cattle, wood ducks, feral dogs, feral horse, hares and starling.
While the consumption of camel milk is relatively new in Australia, it has been used for centuries by Bedouins and nomads in Africa, Asia and the Middle East who lived for months in the desert solely on its sustenance.
In December 2022, the camel meat price stood at $5,242 per ton (FOB, Australia), rising by 21% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 an increase of 31% m-o-m.
Kangaroos are protected by legislation in Australia, both state and federal. Kangaroo harvesting only occurs in approved harvest zones and quotas are set to ensure the sustainability of kangaroo populations. If numbers approach minimum thresholds harvest zones are closed until populations recover.
Camel milk has a sweet, slightly salty, and creamy taste. It has a similar smooth consistency to 2% milk, even though it is very lean and low-fat. Most people who try it for the first time expect to hate it!
This hadith shows that the Prophet PBUH gave a choice to the companion as to whether he wanted to perform his ablution or otherwise after eating mutton. However, he didn't give any choice to a person who ate camel meat. Thus, this shows performing ablution after eating camel meat is obligatory.
This is due to the fact that one day the Prophet (peace be upon him) and some of his companions were eating together and the main course of the food was roasted camel meat. After the meal, prayer was due and the Prophet told his companions: “Whoever ate camel meat should have a fresh ablution.”
Since the meat is generally fairly tough, slow roasting it until well done can help it cook to a more pleasant, tender consistency. And because the meat is generally expensive, it may be best to stick true to tradition and reserve your camel meat-focused meals for fancier dinner parties or weddings.
Consumption By Country
The country with the largest volume of camel meat consumption was Saudi Arabia (113K tonnes), comprising approx. 61% of total volume.
The farm is two hours north of Melbourne in hot and dry conditions perfect for camels. Nearly all of its animals are sourced from the Outback and brought to the farm, which houses 450 camels overall. The dromedaries are far less efficient milk producers than cows.
The studies propose that camel milk can have a therapeutic impact on the autistic brain. It is thought that this occurs due to certain antioxidant enzymes and their roles in the brain. This means that the milk could help decrease oxidative stress and lead to increased positive behaviors and interactions.
Also, prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has recommend camel in his speech (hadith). The prophet (PBUH) has recommended camel milk for some diseases such as skin disease as remedy. Camel plays in important livestock which produced milk longer than any other ruminant under harsh condition of desert ecosystem.
Camels have caused particular problems for people living in the areas where they are most prevalent. Camels are drinking much of the already limited water supply, damaging vegetation and crops, breaking down fences, and causing an estimated $10 million worth of damage each year.
Camels were first introduced into Australia in the 1840's to assist in the exploration of inland Australia. Between 1840 and 1907, between 10,000 and 20,000 camels were imported from India with an estimated 50-65% landed in South Australia. Camels are highly mobile and may forage over 70 km per day.
Australia has the world's largest herd of wild camels and lakhs of them roam in the wild.
Forbidden food substances include alcohol, pork, carrion, the meat of carnivores and animals that died due to illness, injury, stunning, poisoning, or slaughtering not in the name of God.
Strangely, even though duck is permitted by Islam, it is not as widely featured in its gastronomic offerings. Arabic recipes written in the medieval times suggest that this dietary pattern was established hundreds of years ago.
As for rabbits that eat their own excrements, if it affects the flesh of the animal, then it is makruh and not haram, for it is a matter that comes afterwards (and isn't permanent), the most it can do is changes the flesh of the animal. Hence, it doesn't change its ruling to prohibited.