Nutrition & Special Diets
Explore the nutrition, ingredients and dietary options across our assortment of shelf stable meals.
Meals Designed for a Variety of Dietary Needs
Finding a convenient meal gets complicated when including special dietary needs, food preferences or religious requirements in the purchase decision. That’s where J&M® and My Own Meal® fully cooked, shelf stable meals can help. Our delicious assortments include vegetarian and vegan choices which are dual certified halal and kosher. The My Own Meal brand includes Glatt Kosher beef and chicken meals while the J&M brand serves Dhabiha Halal beef and chicken meals. Depending on the recipe, options may also be high in protein or a good source of fiber.
Use the grid below to quickly find meals that fit your dietary needs. Visit each product page for complete Nutrition Facts, ingredients and dietary information.
Dietary attributes by meal
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| Meal | Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Added Sugar | High-Protein | High Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef & Lentil Stew | Not Vegetarian | Not Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Added Sugar | High-Protein | High Fiber |
| Beef Stew | Not Vegetarian | Not Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Added Sugar | High-Protein | Not High Fiber |
| Chicken Jambalaya | Not Vegetarian | Not Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Added Sugar | High-Protein | High Fiber |
| Florentine Lasagna | Vegetarian | Not Vegan | Not Gluten-Free | Not Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Added Sugar | High-Protein | Not High Fiber |
| Hearty Lentil Stew | Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Added Sugar | Not High-Protein | High Fiber |
| Mushroom Stroganoff | Vegetarian | Not Vegan | Not Gluten-Free | Not Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Added Sugar | High-Protein | Not High Fiber |
| Pasta With Garden Vegetables | Vegetarian | Not Vegan | Not Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | Not No Added Sugar | Not High-Protein | Not High Fiber |
| Tuscan Pasta & Beans | Vegetarian | Not Vegan | Not Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Added Sugar | Not High-Protein | High Fiber |
| Un-Stuffed Peppers | Vegetarian | Not Vegan | Gluten-Free | Not Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Added Sugar | High-Protein | High Fiber |
| Vegetarian Stew | Vegetarian | Vegan | Not Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Added Sugar | Not High-Protein | High Fiber |
Gluten-free refers to ingredients that are naturally gluten-free. All meals are produced in a facility that also processes wheat and gluten, so they may not be suitable for people with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity. Always check the full ingredient list on the product page before buying.
Ingredients You Can Recognize
What goes into the pouch matters. Our recipes combine familiar ingredients such as meat, vegetables, legumes, grains and pasta to create satisfying meals. Formulated without artificial colors or flavors, they deliver the taste, nutrition and convenience people expect from a high quality, ready-to-eat meal.
Options for Vegetarian, Vegan and Religious Diets
Find the right meal for your dietary preferences in the above chart. My Own Meal offerings include tasty vegetarian and plant-based choices, including vegan options, which are also dual-certified Halal and Kosher, perfectly meeting several requirements. The My Own Meal Glatt Kosher meat offerings include appealing beef and chicken meals. For Dhabiha Halal meals, try J&M’s appetizing beef and chicken varieties.
Understanding Allergens and Dietary Attributes
Successfully managing food allergies, intolerances or other dietary restrictions emphasizes the need for ingredient transparency. None of our My Own Meal® or J&M® shelf stable meals have any soy, peanut or tree nut ingredients. Most have no milk ingredients. While many have an ingredients panel with no gluten and no wheat ingredients, we share production with other products that do. If you have specific food allergies or sensitivity concerns, review the product information or contact our team with questions.
Wholesome Nutrition, Ready When You Need It
Good nutrition should also work for the way people live. Our meals are fully cooked and shelf stable, with no refrigeration needed before opening. Since they are fully cooked, they can be enjoyed directly from the pouch, which is particularly good for emergency preparedness, but meals always taste better warmed. Warm in hot water or a microwave for dining at home, work, travel, or for institutional foodservice use. Visit the individual product pages to compare Nutrition Facts, ingredients and dietary attributes and find the meals that best fit your needs.
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).