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Thursday 8 August 2013

Interesting Information About Halal MRE

By Andrea Davidson


A Halal MRE is a ready meal in a box. The halal version is the type that is suitable for Muslims. The reason for this is because they have been produced to the high standards of preparation and hygiene that the religion requires. Many people are able to eat these types of meals and not just those that follow Islam.

The army is one of the largest customers. They order the product because it's very easy to transport, meaning that troops can carry them as part of their rations. Another thing the army likes is the fact that they can be eaten hot or cold. It makes them perfect for people that will not be near a kitchen but may need to eat.

It's not only soldiers that can consume these foods. They have been used in many other situations, including disaster situations. They are used in humanitarian aid missions where people have no running water or any source of power. Another group that has been known to eat the meals are campers and hikers. This is because they may one day get into an emergency situation where they need nutrition that is quick and easy to get to.

What people should remember is that just because a Muslim can eat this type of food it does not mean that people of other religious faiths can eat it too. Jews, for instance, have special requirements for grains like rye, barley and wheat, especially during the Passover. Also, they have different culinary standards to Muslims.

The ready to eat meal can actually be eaten hot. And it can even be heated up without the use of a stove or any type of electrical equipment. What soldiers, hiker and campers have found is that if you leave the packet out in the sun for half an hour the food gets sufficiently warm to be considered a hot meal. Alternatively, you can placed the foil packet on a running vehicle engine for ten minutes and the food will be ready to consume.

What people need to remember is that kosher food and halal food, whilst similar in some regards, are quite different in others. Therefore, it would not be a good idea to give a Muslim a kosher MRE or give a Jew an MRE meant for a Muslim. They prepare food to different standards and eat different types. For instance, some Jewish food is made with alcohol, something that is strictly forbidden in the Islamic faith.

The great thing about the meals, other than their ability to be eaten without the need for any source of power, is that they come in a ready to eat form. They also contain the right balance of nutrition and calories to last a soldier the entire day. Everything a person wants from a meal is contained within the box. Most boxes contain a number of different courses, such as a snack, drink, main meal, dessert and a side dish.

A Halal MRE, while mainly for Muslims, can be eaten by many other people. Its importance in the army cannot be underestimated. It is easy to transport and versatile enough for soldiers to eat it hot of cold when away from the main base.




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