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.
Kashrus Alert – MIA FOODS
Montreal Kosher kashruth alert states that all the following products are not kosher until further notice. This list was taken from the MK website.
Penalty for misrepresenting product as kosher
Calling a product kosher to has legal ramifications. Printing a trademarked kosher symbol on a product without certification is illegal. Kashruth organisations somewhat routinely catch products misrepresented as kosher. There are various different responses from kosher agency appropriate for each particular case. The only goal of a Kashruth agency is to ensure the integrity of …
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Is flaxseed oil pills Chametz?
Are flax seeds kosher for Passover? Answer: Yes, they are kosher for Passover if they raw, and certainly not Chametz. What about flaxseed oil? The Star-k contains neither flax seeds nor linseed oil. The cRc Guide states explicitly that “Flax seeds are not kitniyot“. The OU lists linseed in the category “The following are not …
Are all Nestle products Kosher?
Introduction Source: OU Kosher. Nestlé was founded in 1847 when Henri Nestlé developed the world’s first infant food for babies who were unable to breastfeed. Over 157 years later, providing the very best in nutritious food and beverage products is still a company priority. Nestlé has been committed to making good food for all occasions …
North America Kosher
Is this a quality kashruth organisation? Yes
Kosher Kitchen Design
A kosher home is an important element in the foundation of Jewish life. Jewish dietary laws, a kosher kitchen is designed to separate items used for preparation and serving of meat and dairy meals. Ideally, cookware, utensils, bowls, and dishes would be stored in separate drawers and cabinets. In order to receive the best design, …
Is cannabis kosher?
Smoking marijuana does not have any kashruth concerns 1. Eatables however does have many kashruth and therefor requires a kosher certification. Some medically prescribed cannabis has a hechser (kosher) symbol on it from the OU.
I’m observing Halal, can I eat Kosher or do I become Haram?
Short answer: Yes, Muslim’s cat eat kosher in peace. Just make sure there is no alcohol in any of the ingredients. You’re not doing anything wrong, so you will not become Haram. Let’s understand “Halal” and “Haram” What is “halal,” and what is the term “haram,” the opposite term, and why could Muslims “make do” …
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What is Batel B’Shishim (nullified in 60)?
A mix of two kosher ingredients that can make it kosher or not-kosher depends on if it is “Batel B’Shishim” or nullified in 60 (Hebrew: בטל בשישים), and can apply to: Milk and meat Fish and meat Kosher for Pesach and Chametz (hint: the nullified in 60 is never applied for Passover!) How is it calculated? …
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