Special Meals

Detailed description of meals

AVML: ASIAN VEGETARIAN MEAL

Contains all types of vegetable, fresh fruit and milk products, and is generally prepared according to subcontinent taste i.e. mildly spicy to spicy. Usually ordered by people from the subcontinent. Does not contain any type of meat, fish or eggs, and is not a Hindu meal.

HNML: HINDU MEAL (NON-VEG)

Contains meat (lamb or chicken), fish, eggs and dairy products, and is prepared according to subcontinent taste i.e. mildly spicy to spicy. Usually ordered by members of the Hindu community. Does not contain any beef.

VGML: VEGETARIAN MEAL

Contains all types of vegetables and fresh fruit. Usually (Vegan) ordered by any person who is vegetarian. Does not contain any meat, fish or animal by-products e.g. animal fat in biscuits etc.

VLML - LACTO-OVO VEGETARIAN MEAL

VLMLs will be served to people who do not eat meat, but who do eat dairy products (lacto) and eggs (ovo). VLMLs do not contain any meat or meat products of any type, or any fish, poultry or products with lard or gelatine.

DBML - DIABETIC MEAL

Contain low-fat milk, butter, plain yoghurt, lean meats, boiled or pureed potatoes, vegetables and fresh fruit. Ordered by people suffering from diabetes (low insulin levels), DBMLs do not contain any kind of sugar. Only certain permitted sugar substitutes are used.

GFML - GLUTEN FREE MEAL

Gluten-free meals are available for guests who need to limit their intake of gluten (or gliadin, a protein fraction of gluten), a substance found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. Gluten-intolerant guests usually suffer from a condition known as Coeliac disease. This condition is caused when the lining of the intestine is damaged by gluten and the body will not absorb food properly. Many packaged and convenience foods contain modified food starches that contain gluten and should be avoided. Therefore, there is no guarantee that meals will be absolutely gluten-free. A rice cracker can be served instead of bread.

Items which are usually allowed on a gluten-free diet are: meat, poultry, fresh fish, rice, fresh fruits and vegetables, corn, salt and pepper, herbs and spices, potatoes, aged cheese, eggs, dairy products, sugars and preserves, margarine, tapioca, vegetable oils, yoghurt, chocolate, and dried beans and peas.

Items which are usually prohibited on a gluten-free diet include: wheat and wheat flour, barley, oats and rye, sauces, bread, cakes and biscuits, pastry, soups, sausages and sausage meats, pasta, gravy mixes and stock cubes.

LCML - LOW-CALORIE MEAL

Contains food with plenty of roughage and with less fats and carbohydrates. Ordered by people on restricted or low-calorie diets. Does not contain sugar, cream, sauces, mayonnaise or fatty meats.

LFML - LOW FAT / LOW CHOLESTEROL MEAL

Contains food such as margarine, cottage cheese, egg white, boiled rice, potatoes, lean meats, fish, wholegrain bread, cereals and fresh fruit. Ordered by people who need to reduce their fat intake. Does not contain milk, cream, fat, cheese, egg yolk or fatty meats.

NLML - NON-LACTOSE MEAL

Contains food such as salads, roughage, pasta, rice, fish or meat. Ordered by people who are allergic or intolerant to milk or milk products, or people who have low lactose levels in their bodies. Does not contain milk and milk products, sauces, soft rolls, croissants or chocolate.

BLML - BLAND MEAL

Contains mostly soft food that is easily digestible and without spice. Foods recommended are mashed potatoes, spinach, soft boiled eggs, boiled meats, toast and dairy products. Does not contain baked, fried or spicy foods, onion or garlic.

FPML - FRUIT PLATTER

Contains seasonal fresh fruits. Ordered by people for dietary reasons or while fasting.

RVML - RAW VEGETABLE MEAL

Contains mainly raw vegetables and salads.

SFML - SEAFOOD MEAL

Contains food which includes all types of fish or shellfish. Ordered by people who prefer seafood. Does not contain meat products.

CHML - CHILD MEAL (NON - VEG)

Contains food desired by children, such as burgers, fish fingers, chicken nuggets, french fries, crisps, pizza and chocolate. Ordered for children between the ages of two and twelve. Does not have any restrictions.

BBML - BABY MEAL

Proprietary brands of baby meals are available on board Etihad Airways flights. Parents are advised to carry baby foods familiar to and preferred by their babies. Milk or baby meals can be heated on board.

KSML - KOSHER MEAL

Kosher is a Biblical directive specifying laws permitting certain food items and ways of preparing them. Kosher Meals can contain meat from animals that have split hooves and chew the cud, or species of fish that have both fins and scales. It also can contain all types of fruit and vegetables, except ones which are prone to infestation.

The Kosher Meal is certified in the kosher kitchen and double sealed after packing. Double sealing ensures that when a kosher meal is reheated alongside a non-kosher meal in an aircraft oven, the vapors and the odours do not penetrate into kosher meals during the heating process.

VOML-VEGETERIAN ORIENTAL MEAL

Mainly for oriental vegetarians. Contains vegetarian food (fruits and vegetables) prepared in Chinese style. Does not contain meat, fish, eggs, dairy products.

VJML-VEGETERIAN JAIN MEAL

Contains non-root vegetables only. The meal is prepared Asian style, usually ordered by a section of the Indian community who are strict vegetarians. Does not contain any root vegetables like onions, ginger, garlic, potatoes, carrots or animal/animal by products.