Thursday, March 24, 2016


By Carolyn Young


During emergencies or when deployed in remote areas, military personnel always rely on packed meals to get by. However, what many people fail to realize is that Muslims usually have to adhere to strict dietary practices. For this reason, manufacturers always ensure they regularly produce high quality Halal MRE packs.

A typical pack consists of a meal that has been prepared in advance and can be eaten any time. One can consume the product at his or her leisure, provided that it has not exceeded its expiry date. Since military work can be unpredictable and immensely rigorous, a soldier ought to ensure he has enough food reserves. A highly perishable product is not recommended as it most likely lacks the capacity to last long especially when in the scorching heat outdoors.

Halal is an Arabic term that stands for the word permissible. Therefore, certain foods are permissible for consumption while others are not according to Islamic law. The common assumption is that canned foods are always exclusively made for combat troops, which is not entirely true. The truth of the matter is that most convenience stores stock modest amounts of military grade packaged meals for the general public. In fact, it is common to see campers and hikers eat canned products when doing what they love most.

Typical packages usually contain portions of some of the main food groups. Besides the main meal, food processing companies always include side dishes, drinks and snacks in their packages. Due to the targeted consumer groups, packages are usually made to last over long periods of time.

The most common time frame before expiry is six months. As such, buyers should always get into the habit of ensuring they only purchase products that can last depending on how long they intend to use them. Under Islamic law, meat processing is a procedure that has to be done in accordance with specific rules.

Firstly, the religion itself forbids the consumption of pork. In addition, meat that is to be consumed by fellow adherents should be prepared by members of the same religion. While a typical recipe may contain alcohol as an ingredient today, Islamic law does not allow member to take any alcohol. As such, food portions usually contain lots of fruits, grains and vegetables.

While many people cannot fathom eating cold food, certain conditions require adaptation. The good thing about canned meals is that they do not have to be warmed before consumption. However, many military issued food packs have heat pads. This should come as a relief to people who enjoy their meals best when hot. Those lacking heat pads can always warm them by placing them in the open sun for approximately thirty minutes.

The main reason why hikers prefer these types of foods is because they can be easily carried in backpacks albeit for several days. Furthermore, they do not contain unsafe amounts of calories, which is a good thing for those keen on keeping their weight in check. In the military, combat soldiers are always required to take meals that can sustain them for several hours on end. MREs are quite effective at doing that.




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