Nagita Slavina Criticized for Eating Bagels in Korea, Accused of Not Being Halal

Kapanlagi.com - Nagita Slavina, wife of celebrity Raffi Ahmad, is once again in the spotlight after her culinary moment in South Korea sparked debate. In a vlog uploaded on the YouTube channel RANS Entertainment, she was seen tasting several types of bagels at a famous shop in Seoul. However, the menu choice has been widely discussed by netizens as it is claimed to be not halal.

The restaurant visited by Nagita, London Bagel Museum, is indeed popular among international tourists, but its halal status is still questioned. Some netizens highlighted the ingredients used in the shop, including the potential contamination of non-halal materials. Although she appeared to enjoy it, criticism towards Nagita continued to emerge on social media.

This incident sparked a broad discussion regarding the awareness of celebrities in choosing food while abroad, especially in non-Muslim countries. What exactly makes this bagel menu questionable in terms of halal status?

1. Nagita Slavina's Moment at the London Bagel Museum

Nagita Slavina eating bagels in Korea, which is widely referred to as not halal. (credit: youtube.com/@RansEntertainment)

Nagita Slavina visited South Korea for beauty treatments while also enjoying culinary tourism. One of the places she visited was the London Bagel Museum, a famous bagel shop in Seoul. Its location is known to be in the Dosan area, according to a post in the RANS Entertainment vlog on January 14, 2025.

In the video, Nagita seems enthusiastic as she chooses various bagel variants such as Jalapeno Cheese, Blueberry, and Truffle Butter. She also praised the soft texture of the bagels, which she thinks is different from regular bagels. However, behind the excitement, the post received negative reactions from netizens.

2. Ingredients That Became the Spotlight

Nagita Slavina eats a bagel in Korea, which is widely referred to as not halal. (credit: youtube.com/@RansEntertainment)

The halal issue arose after netizens questioned the status of the ingredients used by the shop through social media. The London Bagel Museum stated that their products are not halal.

They mentioned the use of butter made from animal fat and other ingredients that do not meet halal standards.

3. Criticism and Response from Netizens

Nagita Slavina eats a bagel in Korea, which is widely referred to as not halal. (credit: youtube.com/@RansEntertainment)

Netizens criticized Nagita for being considered careless in choosing food. This sparked a discussion about the importance of celebrities setting an example in paying attention to the halal status of food, especially when visiting abroad.

However, there are also fans who defend Nagita. They believe that this is a misunderstanding and not entirely her fault. Some people remind that not all countries have the same halal standards as in Indonesia.

4. Why is the Bagel in Korea Considered Not Halal?

Nagita Slavina eats a bagel in Korea, which is widely referred to as non-halal. (credit: youtube.com/@RansEntertainment)

Based on general views, bagels are usually made from flour, water, yeast, and salt, which are fundamentally halal. However, some additional ingredients in making bagels can make them not halal. For example, enzymes in the dough often come from non-halal animals, while cheese toppings may contain animal rennet.

Stores like London Bagel Museum also do not separate tools or cooking areas between halal and non-halal menu items. This raises the risk of cross-contamination with ingredients like bacon or animal butter.

5. Vlogger Reviews and Facts from Local Sources

Nagita Slavina eats a bagel in Korea, which is widely referred to as non-halal. (credit: youtube.com/@RansEntertainment)

A South Korean vlogger named Unnie From Seoul has also reviewed the London Bagel Museum. In her review, she highlighted that although some bagel variants do not use pork, the possibility of contamination still exists. This is due to the way they are stored and the use of the same cooking utensils.

Additionally, some ingredients like butter and cheese used in this shop are also questionable regarding their halal status. The vlogger reminds Muslims to be careful when choosing food in non-Muslim restaurants.

6. Are all bagels halal?

Not all bagels are halal, especially those that contain toppings or additional ingredients like non-halal meat or cheese.

7. How to know halal food abroad?

Check for halal certification, ask about the ingredients, and choose restaurants with good reviews from other Muslims.

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