Airline Special Meal Descriptions
Young traveller meals | |
Baby Meal (BBML) | Pre-packaged baby food for infants up to two years. This may be a non-vegetarian meal. |
Children's Meal (CHML) | This may be a non-vegetarian meal that is suitable for young travellers. It may contain: Pancakes, pasta, breaded chicken / fish fillets, chips, sweets, fruit, etc. |
Vegetarian meals | |
Asian Vegetarian Meal (AVML) | This is a vegetarian meal flavoured with spices from the Indian sub-continent. It may contain: Vegetables, fruit, dairy products, spices and aromas associated with the Indian sub-continent. The meal could be mildly spiced. Does not contain: Meat, poultry, fish, seafood, and eggs. |
Vegetarian Meal - Vegan (VGML) | This is a vegetarian meal that is completely free of animal products, including honey, eggs, and dairy products. It may contain: Vegetables, grains, and fruit. Does not contain: Meat, poultry, fish, cheese, honey, eggs, milk and dairy products. |
Fruit Platter (FPML) | This meal only contains seasonal fresh fruit. Does not contain: Vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, caffeinated beverages, highly-processed foods, additives and preservatives. |
Raw Vegetarian Meal (RVML) | This meal is for customers who prefer only raw vegetables with a variety of fresh fruit. Does not contain: Meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, caffeinated beverages, highly-processed foods, additives and preservatives. |
Vegetarian Lacto-OVO Meal (VLML) | This is a vegetarian meal that includes eggs and dairy products. It may contain: Vegetables, fruit, cheese, eggs, dairy products, and soy products. Does not contain: Meat, poultry, fish, and seafood. |
Vegetarian Oriental Meal (VOML) | This is an oriental style vegetarian meal. It may contain: Vegetables, grains, and fruit. Does not contain: Meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, milk and dairy products. |
Religious meals | |
Hindu Meal (HNML) | This is a non-vegetarian meal prepared according to the requirements of the Hindu religion. It may contain: Lamb, chicken, fish, eggs, milk and dairy products. The meal could be mildly spiced. Does not contain: Beef, veal, beef sauces, and beef extracts. |
Vegetarian Jain Meal (VJML) | This is an Indian vegetarian meal prepared in accordance to Jain principles. It may contain: Vegetables grown above ground and fruit. Does not contain: Meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy products, root and bulbous vegetables such as onion, garlic, potatoes, ginger, etc. |
Medical / Health Care meals | |
Diabetic Meal (DBML) | This is a diabetic meal that contains minimal sugar content with an equal balance of proteins, fats, fibre, and complex carbohydrates. It may contain: Lean meats, boiled potatoes, low fat milk, plain yogurt, vegetables, fresh fruit, whole grain rice, breads, pasta, cereal and steamed or poached prepared foods as a cooking style. Does not contain: Fried or fatty foods, sugar, syrups, jam, and sweets. |
Gluten-Free Meal (GFML) | This meal is for customers on a gluten-free diet. It may contain: Lean meats, fish, rice, dairy products, fresh vegetables and fruit. Does not contain: Wheat and wheat flour, barley, oat and rye-based sauces, soups, breads, crackers, cakes, pastas, sweets, soups, sausages, starch and gravy. |
Bland Meal (BLML) | This meal is for customers who prefer light and easily digestible foods that are low in fat and help prevent gastric discomfort. It may contain: Low-fat food items such as boiled meats, soft vegetables, mashed potatoes, milk, dairy products and steamed or poached prepared foods as a cooking style. Does not contain: Fried or fatty foods, nuts, garlic, onions, strong scented spice, pickles and mustard. |
Low-Salt / Sodium Meal (LSML) | This meal is for customers who are on a low-sodium diet where no salt is added during preparation. It may contain: Any fresh or frozen food which is low in salt. Meal can be flavoured with herbs and spices. Does not contain: Free of additional salt, MSG, baking powder, shellfish, salt-cured meats or fish, gravies, canned vegetables, fish, pickles, and salty cheese. |
Non-Lactose Meal (NLML) | This meal is for customers who are lactose-intolerant and cannot consume dairy products. It may contain: Meat, fish, pasta, rice, potatoes, vegetables, and fruit. Does not contain: Milk, yoghurt, cheese, croissants, soft rolls, ice cream, sherbet, pudding, and all other dairy products. |
Low-Calorie Meal (LCML) | This meal is for customers on a low-calorie diet. It may contain: Lean meats, low-fat dairy, complex carbohydrates and steamed or poached prepared foods as a cooking style. Does not contain: Fried or fatty foods, sugar, full cream dairy products, fatty meats, sweets, sauces such as mayonnaise, and salad dressing. |
Low Cholesterol / Fat Meal (LFML) | This meal is for customers on a low fat diet with limited amounts of saturated fat. It may contain: Lean meats, poultry, fish, low-fat dairy products, egg whites, wholegrain bread, fresh fruit and steamed or poached prepared foods as a cooking style. Does not contain: Fried or fatty foods, animal fats, egg yolks, full cream dairy products, shellfish, fatty meats, and nuts. |