So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Where To Find 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.

According to the guideline, as it was mentioned in Qur'an, a Muslim believer is prohibited from consuming pork, by-products of pork, blood and its by-products, animals that were dead before being slaughtered, and animals that were not properly slaughtered. Muslims are taught that animals must be treated with respect. When slaughtered, the amount of pain an animal must endure has to be minimized as much as possible.

The accepted process of slaughtering an animal is cutting its jugular vein and allowing the blood to drain. Muslims are not allowed to consume animal blood. To guarantee that the believers only take in what is allowed, the meat processing is monitored. Certifications are given to shops that religiously follow the guidelines.

A halal ration consists of an entree and complementary items sufficient to provide a person's daily recommended nutritional requirement. Although the foods are controlled, it must be enough to provide the consumer's nutritional needs. The foods must be duly certified as permissible for consumption. The meals are then placed in a packet with seasonings, condiments, napkins and eating utensils.

The meal inside the packets are ready to eat. The main course can be eaten cold if necessary. However, it can also be heated in various ways. The bags are sealed securely, so it can be immersed in hot water. Flameless ration heater can also be used to heat the package. The bag is safe even when exposed to 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.

More importantly, check the shelf life of the products. The maximum shelf life during delivery can reach up to ten months. Meanwhile, its minimum shelf life is about three months at delivery. Handle the items properly in order to increase its shelf life. Certain conditions, like extreme humidity or water damage, may cause spoilage.

Finally, it must be made clear that kosher certified products are not always included in Halal rations. While the two certifications are considered religious in nature, there are differences. Kosher food products are prepared in accordance to Jewish Dietary Laws. Some Kosher products may not be halal-certified, especially those that contain wine, beer batter and Kosher gelatin among other ingredients prohibited by Muslim beliefs.




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