Saturday, September 7, 2013

Halal Rations As The Solution For Many

By Helene Norris


Several hikers, backpackers and Muslim members of the military must have a good meal that is based on their religious guidelines. This kind of preparation is known among these people as halal rations. Each bundle must be lightweight and easy to prepare to be carried whenever and wherever. This is basically the main solution of their concerns regarding the preparation of their food.

This meal is applied most especially during war or disasters and humanitarian reliefs. As members of the Islam religion, they practice strict laws when preparing for their meals. It must be properly and correctly prepared. Some of these are vegetables, grains and fruits. The food are all healthy as part of the program and for the people to be healthy as well.

There is no alcohol involved and any meat must be butchered properly according to the traditional rules and regulations. Any coloring, flavoring or processing aid can make the food unclean and not good to eat. They will also be forbidden if an unclean equipment is used or when mixing it with forbidden ingredients.

People might think that kosher meal among the Jews are applicable for halal but still it is not all the times. With processed meals come the possibility of alcohol as a flavoring or colors which are not acceptable among Muslims. Their requirements for killing an animal are greatly different from kosher requirements. Some ingredients used in kosher items are sometimes not allowed among Muslims.

This type of meal is the greatest solution for all the military personnel. They mostly called it ready to eat bundles because of the way it is prepared. They packaged it to be used instantly. These are mixed drinks, snacks, side dishes and of course the main menu. They can either eat it cold or heat the container.

The people are only required to boil a bucket of water inside the container the drop it in for few minutes. They also can by putting in under the sun for hours or through a hot engine for several hours. The package is mostly compact and of course lightweight for the soldiers to carry it easily.

The military men and women mostly have then during combat or in the field. Some people especially hikers and camper have this package as well. This food is perfect especially during wars or disasters or when having a long journey. Other nations are practicing the standard processes of preparing these religious meals for their soldiers. The exact number of meals will depend on the total soldiers assigned.

During preparation, religious practices are not forgotten. Any forbidden ingredient or flavoring is not mixed to the food. The packages have no preservatives. The foodstuff has higher number of calories to provide the soldiers necessary nutrition for them to remain healthy and alert.

The halal rations are not only for these men as some manufacturers are producing meals with lesser calories for other non soldiers that want to have and eat them. It is greatly useful among them during camping or hiking. These manufacturers are also considering all the religious regulations during preparation.




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