Diets & Allergies
Guides to eating halal, what certification actually verifies, and how to read the ingredients and nutrition on every J&M meal.
Eating halal, managing a food allergy, or following a particular nutrition plan shouldn’t mean guessing at a label. Every J&M® meal is halal certified, made without artificial flavors or colors, and published with its full ingredient list and nutrition panel. Use the guides below to understand what halal certification actually verifies, what a halal diet looks like day to day, and how to read our ingredient and dietary information.
A Halal Diet
What eating halal means day to day, and how J&M fits into that lifestyle.
What is Halal Certification?
What halal certification actually verifies: ingredients, slaughter practice, and facility controls.
Nutrition & Special Diets
Which meals fit a vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free or gluten-free diet, plus our approach to real ingredients and how to read the nutrition panel.
Where can I find nutritional labeling information for J&M® meals?
Nutritional labeling information is available on each product page. See OUR MEALS section to review each meal's information. For any questions, please email sales@halalcertified.com and J&M® will send details for the products you're interested in.
Do J&M® meals accommodate food allergies or dietary sensitivities?
Yes. J&M® works with many customers managing specific food allergies and dietary restrictions. Visit our DIETS & ALLERGIES page for ingredient and allergen details. You can also find the information by meal on each product page. Visit OUR MEALS section to review each meal's information.
Who typically orders J&M® halal meals?
J&M® halal meals are ordered by institutions, hospitals, law enforcement and fire departments, U.S. and international government agencies and militaries, non-governmental organizations (including FEMA and the Red Cross), families needing school lunches or dinners, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals managing food allergies or special dietary needs.
Do J&M® meals contain preservatives, artificial flavors, or MSG?
No. J&M® meals are made without preservatives, artificial flavors, artificial colors, or MSG. Just wholesome, halal certified ingredients.
Why should I choose J&M® halal meals?
J&M® halal meals are made with high-quality ingredients and no fillers, fully cooked, ready to eat as-is or warmed for extra flavor, nutritionally balanced, and shelf stable with no refrigeration required before opening, making them a healthy, convenient alternative to home cooking.
Does J&M® offer any vegan meals?
Yes. J&M® offers two vegan meals: Vegetarian Stew and Hearty Lentil Stew.
Does J&M® offer vegetarian meals?
Yes. J&M® offers several Kosher- and Halal certified vegetarian meals: Florentine Lasagna (dairy), Un-Stuffed Peppers (dairy), Mushroom Stroganoff (dairy), Hearty Lentil Stew (pareve), Vegetarian Stew (pareve), Tuscan Pasta & Beans (pareve), and Pasta with Garden Vegetables (pareve).