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KOSHER WITH NO CERTIFICATE

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KOSHER WITH NO CERTIFICATE

Posted on June 27, 2014

Some Jerusalem restaurants aim to alter the dynamic in the kosher supervision industry. Two years ago, a few Jerusalem restaurant owners got fed up with the local rabbinate, and decided to give up their kosher certificates. They posted signs in their restaurants that read “Kosher with no certificate,” and even started a Facebook page, which Continue Reading »

MELT ORGANIC CHOCOLATE MELT!

Posted on June 23, 2014

Ingredients: The Skinny MELT® Organic is a luscious butter improvement that is truly good for you. Each variety of MELT Organic features the Perfect Blendtm of the healthiest fruit and plant-based organic oils that we’ve carefully chosen for you. Our Perfect Blend contains organic virgin coconut oil as the primary ingredient because it is a Continue Reading »

A NEW APPLE WILL HIT THE MARKET- WILL IT BE A HIT??

Posted on June 20, 2014

New apple variety, Cosmic Crisp, ready for production Developing a new variety of apple tree takes 15-18 years, so Friday’s public sale of the Cosmic Crisp, bred by Washington State University scientists specifically to thrive in Eastern Washington, is a pretty big deal. By Cheryl Schweizer WENATCHEE — A lottery for the first sales of Continue Reading »

WE TAKE ISSUE WITH THE OU- YET AGAIN

Posted on June 16, 2014

THE FOLLOWING APPEARED ON KASHRUT.COM AS QUOTED FROM AN ARTICLE BY THE OU: “The Finish Jet Dry Rinse Agent (these exact words), is certified kosher even when not bearing the OU symbol. It is generally assumed that dishwashing detergents are not edible entities, and Halachically they do not have a non-kosher status even if they Continue Reading »

THE MOST AMAZING MARKETING PLOY- EVER!

Posted on June 10, 2014

The OU has just announced that they have certified an injectable medication. Below is the story. BUT, we must ask: what’s next? Certified blood transfusions? Certified anesthesia? This medication is INJECTED! No hechsher is needed. Absolutely none. Now look back up at the title of this piece! PFIZER INC. RECEIVES KOSHER CERTIFICATION FOR ELELYSO™ (TALIGLUCERASE Continue Reading »

NEW HONEY SOURCING CODE- NO MORE ADULTERATED HONEY FROM CHINA

Posted on June 9, 2014

The new True Source Certified Program enables North American beekeepers to help fight the threat of illegally shipped honey from China and support the U.S. and Canadian honey industries, by registering their operations. True Source Certified now represents about one-third of honey sold in North America. Almost 200 beekeeping operations have already registered with the Continue Reading »

CRUNCHIES FOOD COMPANY

Posted on June 6, 2014

FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU COMES THIS REVIEW: No or Low Fat No or Low Sodium No Added Sugars No Artificial Colors No Artificial Flavors No Artificial Preservatives Gluten Free Soy Free Peanut Free Milk Free Tree Nut Free Wheat Free Kosher Vegetarian Vegan The whole trend of freeze dried fruit has been around for Continue Reading »

SABRA SEEKS STANDARDIZED HUMMUS DEFINITION

Posted on June 2, 2014

Sabra Seeks Standardized Hummus Definition Sabra Dipping Company filed a petition with U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a national standard of identity for hummus. The petition calls for hummus to be comprised mainly of chickpeas with no less than 5 percent tahini, and defines hummus as “the semisolid food prepared from mixing cooked, dehydrated, Continue Reading »

PITA PUFFS

Posted on May 23, 2014

REVIEW BY PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU No Artificial Colors No Artificial Flavors No Artificial Preservatives Peanut Free Milk Free Tree Nut Free Kosher Vegetarian Vegan You’re going to love these – just the right mix of sugar, cinnamon and salt, in perfect balance with each other. These are light and crispy and fun to eat. Continue Reading »

ECO COLA

Posted on May 22, 2014

There is a new cola in Israel called Eco Cola. Also known as the “green” cola, the drink is very expensive. An American sized can goes for $1.75 in the supermarket. (Almost vending machine price!). A six pack of small, half size cans goes for about $6.00. The cola claims that it only contains “natural Continue Reading »