re: #97 Teukka

There are a number of different kinds of mres.

My guess is that the depicted rations are most likely MARC or HDR rations. MARCs have been used in Iraq and Afghanistan for decades and have been continually refined based upon local feedback.

And, of course, there is the game of deciding that no religious authority beyond that personally selected by (and controlled by) HAMAS is legitimate.

There are the humanitarian daily ration (HDR) rations. These are setup to have no animal or alcohol based products or byproducts. And very few dairy based products.

Meal, Alternative Regionally Customized (MARC). Fully vegetarian, sometimes have local style foods, but usually some sort of vegetarian style like cheese tortellini. These are what is often being issued to civilians in the Middle East and Western Asia.

Meal, Religious, Kosher/Halal.

These are generally for servicemembers who have strict religious dietary requirements. Usually labeled “Glatt Kosher” or “Dhabiha Halal” and are specialized and separately palletized.

There is also a specialized meal certified for Passover requirements. Called “Meal, Religious, Kosher for Passover”.

And finally, there is a pork free version for less strictly observant service members. It is basically selected pork-free regular mres. It is called “Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE), Pork-Free, Individual”.

ETA source:
Wiki:Meal, Ready-to-Eat