Kashruth alert, tolaim (bugs)
Montreal Kosher announced on January 9, 2019 that product Amira Soft Wheat has been found to be infested with insects. Generally insects (תולעים) infestations alerts last a whole growing season.
What could be wrong with Xanthan Gum?
What is Xanthan Gum? Xanthan gum is a white to the tan colored powder used in many food products. How is Xanthan gum made? Xanthan gum is made from the fermentation of carbohydrates (sugars). The bacteria strain Xanthomonas campestris is fed with carbohydrate and metabolizes the sugars into a liquid solution. The solution is mixed …
What is Mashgiach?
A mashgiach (Hebrew: משגיח כשרות) is a Jew who supervises the kashrut status of a kosher establishment. A mashgiach may supervise any type of food service establishment, including slaughterhouses, food manufacturers, hotels, caterers, nursing homes, restaurants, butchers, groceries, or cooperatives. The mashgiach usually works as the on-site supervisor and inspector, representing a kosher certification agency …
Keeping Your Kitchen Kosher (infographics)
Keeping your Kitchen Kosher Separate pot and dish sets & storage with at least one for dairy. Mark drawers with “dairy” and “meat” labels. Recognize the difference of the pots and utensil. E.g. The “dairy” knife if blue. Two separate sinks. Right sink is “dairy” Ovens – double, two singles or stove with a separate …
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