jeudi 16 mai 2013

All You Need To Know About Halal Rations

By Antoinette Quinn


Halal is an Islamic law that regulates the kinds of food a believer can consume. This applies to meat and poultry products. It also prescribes the allowable methods for slaughtering and processing of meat. Halal rations are composed of foods that are considered permitted or lawful under the Islamic dietary guidelines. This is a must have for every Muslim household.

The Qur'an clearly stipulated the guideline that a Muslim believer must abide. Pork and its by-products, blood and blood by-products, animals long dead prior to its slaughtering, and animals that are not slaughtered properly are all prohibited under Islam law. The Muslims teachings clearly enforce that an animal must be treated with high respect. If need to be slaughtered, the pain it has to go through must be reduced.

The recognized slaughtering procedure is cutting the animal's jugular vein and letting the blood drain. Remember that Muslims are prohibited from consuming animal blood. The processing of meat is closely monitored, too, so as to ensure that the believers do not mistakenly take in what is not allowed. Certifications are provided to shops that follow the standard guidelines.

Halal rations contain a main course and a few complementary items that make up for the daily recommended nutritional requirements for every person. While the foods are restricted, it must be sufficient to provide for the nutritional needs of the consumers. The foods are duly certified to be officially allowable for consumption. Then, it is placed in a packet together with the utensils, napkins, condiments and seasonings.

The meals are ready to eat. Upon opening, the entree can be eaten right away. If operationally necessary, it can be consumed cold but heating is also available in a variety of ways. The bags can be plunged in hot water. Alternatively, the packets can be subjected to flameless ration heater. The bags are still safe when exposed to a high temperature.

When looking for Halal rations, it is important to check the labels of each bag. Look for its nutritional wncontents to ensure that the consumers do not experience deficiency. Pay attention to the ingredients as well to be certain that it is indeed permissible. Some may not display the certification conspicuously.

Check the provider's information to find out if they are certified or not. The certification process is stiff and incontestable. Before a certification is issued, the products are inspected closely and carefully. Its processing is subjected to certain Islamic policies. Therefore, a brand of certification is a proof that the product is formally allowed for consumption.

Do not forget to check the packet's shelf life. The maximum shelf life of a package at delivery is up to 10 months. Its minimum is three months. In order to maximize its shelf life, you must properly handle the goods. Certain conditions, such as extreme humidity and water damage, can cause spoilage.

Finally, remember that Kosher certification is not enough to be included in Halal rations. Although both certifications have close ties, there are differences from each one. Kosher products are certified according to the Jewish Dietary Law. Therefore, there are some products that may not be in line with Islamic guidelines. For instance, the products containing Kosher gelatin, wine and beer batter are not allowed in Islamic teachings but accepted in Jewish traditions.




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