Monday, October 14, 2013

What A Kosher MRE Is

By Opal Lindsay


After the Vietnam war, the US military noticed that it was very hard to keep food rations simply because these supplies were hard to carry and became really low very fast. That is why the MRE or the meal ready to eat packages were created so that the rations could be easier to transport and soldiers would still get their food rations. Of course since there are a lot of Jewish individuals in the US army, a kosher MRE package had to be made too.

Meat is one of the most essential foods in the diet of a normal soldier because meat provides a lot of protein which beefs up the energy and the muscle mass of a human. These packages would come with the most fundamental meat dishes such as chicken and beef. If the company wants to be a little creative, then they may make dishes with other meats like lamb.

Aside from meat products there are also the ones that are specifically on a vegan or a vegetarian diet. Many vegetables dishes are packed inside these packets such as vegetable stews or mixed vegetables. For those who would want an extra flavor in their meals, there are also vegetarian pasta dishes with other additions such as cheese and tomato sauce.

Of course not only meals are provided but even some in between snacks just in case soldiers get hungry during the middle of the day. Nuts are among one of the most common things that manufacturers add in packages like this because these things are very helpful with the sharpness of the brain. The nuts that are served here would usually be almond nuts or even cashew nuts.

For the people who are fans of fruits and grain snacks, there are also dried fruits inside and crunchy cereals. Raisins and crackers are among some of the most common snacks in this category. The good thing about these kinds of snacks is that they are a good source of fiber for the body in order for it to be healthy.

Not only are meals and snacks served here but even some powdered drinks too. Most of these packed boxes would include coffee with creamers and also some powdered milk. For those who do not drink coffee, some packages also include some powdered chocolate milk or powdered cocoa so that people who do not take coffee can have an already.

Of course one may also be able to fill in his craving for sweet things because there are snacks inside too. Granola bars can be found inside these packages as these bars are used as alternatives to the bad food in markets. Of course if one would want, he may also find candies inside these packages.

The great thing about a kosher MRE package is that it can be custom made by the manufacturers. There are some soldiers who have body conditions and therefore need to adjust their diet in order to address those issues. Of course manufacturers may make a special package but for a higher price as well.




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