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Kosher for Consumers
Useful articles and interesting information about Keeping Kosher and Kosher Supervision.
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A clarification of confusing terms such as Lactic acid/Lactose/lactones; valerian/valeric acid, glycerol (glycerin)/glycol/glycine; inositol/inositate; whey/whey cream/cream
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We are often confronted with a myriad of ingredients and products grouped loosely under the “Dairy” category. The purpose of this discussion is to clarify what those products are and their Halachic status.
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Sugar Alcohols and their implications for Kosher Certification.
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A review of the chocolate industry and its implications for Kosher.
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Summary of Halachic Issues Regarding Insects
The the salient points covered in the OU documents regarding insects.
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A master list of temperatures with halachic or kosher relevance.
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Master List of Bishul Akum Status of Foods
A summary of the reasons why food may be exempt from the rules of Bishul Akum.
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Low-Fat and Artificial Cheese Manufacture
The Halakhic implications and status of low fat and artificial cheeses.
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The challenges and concerns of Kosher certification of butter
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The official OU policy on Mezonos Rolls
