Important Facts About Halal MRE

By Martha Perry


Never before has the world been made more one and influenced by many other religions and faiths, and this is so true of the Islamic faith as well. It has introduced concepts such as the concepts of haram and halal, which basically means forbidden and allowed respectively. In fact halal is something that you will see written, even in halal MRE packs, the kind that some of your soldier buddies might be eating. If you are wondering what halal is then do read on.

Halal means basically allowed, as opposed to the word haram, which means forbidden. When this term is applied to food, it means that the food has been prepared in such a way as overseen by a Muslim cleric or priest so that it becomes edible for the faithful. It means more than just the label as it means that it has gone through a strict process and it must also include details on ingredient origins as well. A true Muslim will know whether food is halal or not.

The food prepared in this way, will follow the Islamic tenet of not eating any pork at all. Thus it will not include any pork derivatives, or anything that will hint of blood or alcohol. MSG and animal based gelatins are also not included in this kind of food preparation. It will always have foods and vegetables, herbs and spices, dairy products, cereals and grains.

Western food, including fast food favorites and mainstream fare, are also being prepared the halal way in selected countries and territories. This is because not only is it due to rising demand, but also because it makes for a lucrative business as well. The cost of making it is quit high also, so it means that halal food may be a more expensive as well.

Apart from food, the movement has also moved on into other commercial ventures as well. This includes clothing and select cosmetics and even tourism and hotels as well. Hotels that have the allowed distinction will have separate facilities for men and women and will also likewise not sell alcohol on the premises.

In term of military applications such as US Army Meal Ready to Eat packs, this method of food preparation is done as well. It is definitely more expensive to do but theoretically it is also argued that it will also result in a healthier and better meal as well for soldiering.

The MRE preparations done under these guidelines are healthier, many will argue. This is because in general they will not have MSG, asparteme, sucralose and other sugars, and trans fats. The consumption of these kinds of MRE in theory will make a soldier less susceptible to fatigue and less jumpier also on the battlefield.

The final jury and judgment is definitely up to you on whether this kind of MRE is for your palate or not. It most likely will boil down to the cost efficiency of such a meal as it has been stated before, it is and will be more expensive than the regular MRE. Thus take a look and study to see if the extra cost will warrant any foreseen health benefits that may accrue to you.




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