Cookie maker under fire for halal Anzac biscuits

Customers have left angry and borderline racist posts on the Aussie biscuit manufacturer's Facebook page.

Many have claimed the decision to make such a biscuit was a "disgrace", "disrespectful" and "un-Australian", according to smartcompany. One customer wrote: "I was a big fan of the cookies but won't ever buy them again now that they are Halal. Shocking."

Another wrote: "I won't be buying them either, why are you guys paying money to Islam just to satisfy a minority group? This isn't being racist as if you were paying it to Jehovah's I would say the same thing. Disappointed."

While another customer wrote: "Not a fan of religious taxes so won't be assisting you in paying a Halal 'certification' fee. Similarly wouldn't pay a 'Catholic' tax or any other kind of religious tax.

"Might want to go check the definition of racism before crying to the media Byron Bay Cookies because the last time I checked religion was not defined as a race."

Yet another wrote: "The power of social media and the unity of Australians will destroy your business!"

However amidst all the anger, one customer showed support for the biscuit.

"I wish that I was in Australia so that I could buy some of these cookies. Mmm! Well done Byron Bay Cookies for broadening your reach."

A spokesperson for Byron Bay Cookies declined to comment when contacted by smartcompany, only to say the company was consulting a lawyer.

It is understood the company has been targeted by an anti-halal campaign for more than six months.

Byron Bay Cookies turns over around $13 million a year.