A List of Muslim-friendly Snacks You Can Enjoy in Japan
Japanese snacks often remind us of childhood and family moments. Among them, Bourbon (ブルボン) is one of the most iconic and long-established snack companies in Japan.
Founded in 1924 in Niigata, Bourbon has been loved for generations, especially by older Japanese consumers. Its retro packaging and unchanged designs are part of its charm and identity.
What makes Bourbon especially interesting for Muslim travelers is that many of its products are Muslim-friendly, making it one of the easiest Japanese snack brands to choose from while traveling in Japan.
So many Bourbon products are available at Don Quijote.
Is Bourbon making Halal-certified snacks?
To be clear and transparent:
Bourbon does NOT produce Halal-certified products
However, some products do not use animal-derived ingredients or alcohol
These products can be considered Muslim-friendly, based on ingredient checks and manufacturing processes
We contacted Bourbon directly to confirm:
Risk of cross-contamination Ingredients Alcohol usage
There are some products that do not use animal-derived ingredients and alcohol, which we can call as Muslim-friendly.
Which Bourbon products are Muslim-friendly?
Bourbon currently produces over 300 products, so listing all of them is impossible. Below are some of the most popular and widely available Muslim-friendly options, confirmed through direct inquiry.
Products listed above are not manufactured together with animal-derived products
Some machinery is shared with products containing alcohol
Machines are thoroughly cleaned between production runs
Estimated alcohol contamination risk is extremely low
While Bourbon does not claim Halal certification, they acknowledge that many products are suitable for Muslim consumers when carefully selected.
Enjoy Japanese Sweet with a peace of mind!
Choosing Muslim-friendly snacks in Japan can feel stressful, especially when labels are in Japanese.
While it is never recommended to rely on packaging alone, Bourbon offers many options that Muslim travelers can enjoy with relatively low risk, especially when you follow updated guidance like this.
Information as of February 2026. The products we have introduced to you are not made as Halal or Muslim-friendly, so there is a small risk of contamination, which we cannot be responsible of. We are here to translate the label and not judging if the product is Halal or not, please use your own discretion.
