Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Food That Are Placed In Halal Rations

By Ida Dorsey


When one refers to halal meals it means meat and poultry that has been slaughtered by a trained butcher according to the specifications of Islam. It also refers to any processed foods such as breads, yogurts and sweets that do not have ingredients that are considered forbidden. In the past companies did not have the knowledge and experience, but nowadays halal rations are of high quality and are packed with a variety of meals.

Meals that are already cooked and well prepared can be used as many times as desired. These meals are given to inhabitants of shelters, person who find themselves in refugee camps and also to soldiers who serve army terms. Holiday goers can shop for them at camping stores. People who follow Islam also buy these when they are bound to fly long distances as some do not wish to eat the food served on board. The meals can be heated and consumed easily and their shelf life is about twelve months, where other variations may last as long as five years.

There are a number of stores that sell these packets as all inclusive meals that combine sweets, snacks, drinks and main meals in one. The most convenient main meals are pasta that is also served with vegetables, chicken and pasta sauces. Fruits and nuts, oats and fruit bars, chocolate bars, jelly sweets and mints make up snacks. There are fruit powdered drinks and hot chocolate powders too. In addition to all of these are teabags, sugar packets, coffee sachets and chewing gum.

The main meals are usually packaged slightly different than the other components to ensure that they can be either heated in microwaves, or warmed by being placed in boiled water. When stove tops or fires are available, they can be ripped open and heated in pans. The high quality variations will include eating utensils such as spoons and some napkins. These usually weigh up to three pounds per unit.

These parcels are not only cost effective and packaged with care; they are also prepared with nutritional value in mind. The quantities are calculated with the amount of calories a person should consume. The items that are added are in balance with sugar intake, fat intake and fiber intake. Main meals may also include cooked rice, meats with gravy, Asian style noodles, steak and other cuts of beef, vegetables and gravies. Breakfasts are made up of high protein porridge.

The recent humanitarian and emergency response factors have to be kept in mind by the suppliers of these halal friendly food portions. With this in mind they produce not only foods that can last for many months, but are also not prone to damage. These specific meals are clearly marked to assure those who receive them that what they are consuming meet their religious beliefs.

A number of producers have gone the extra mile and created combos that can feed a person for seven days. Not only has it eliminated waste by producing larger quantities rather than smaller, but these variations have come in particularly handy during the increased humanitarian initiatives and demands around the globe. These seven day combos were also produced in such a way that the lack of kitchen utensils, fires and stoves will not impact on the taste and edibility.

There is estimation that seventy percent of the total need of these food rations is halal. These particular supplies are clearly marked with stamps of certification and ingredients are also listed. Whether it is customer who purchases them, soldiers who make use of them during service or people in need who receive the handouts, they are informed of its contents.




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