FROM KOSHER TODAY (FEB.10, 2014) The OU will, for the first time, issue a Kosher for Passover certification for “kitniyot” foods. Kitniyot is a category of foods that were forbidden by Ashkenazic custom during Passover because they might be confused with forbidden grains. Included in this group are: beans, buckwheat/kasha, caraway, cardamom, chickpeas, corn, fennel, Continue Reading »
FROM TABLET MAGAZINE Shawarma is one of Israel’s most popular street foods, and a new confection, Chocolate Shawarma or Choco-Kebab, is taking that obsession—and Israelis’ newfound love of chocolate—to the next level. The concept is simple: The giant rotating meat stack is replaced by an Italian chocolate stack with layers of milk and white chocolate, Continue Reading »
FROM JANGLO Israel moves to make kashrut process more kosher Posted by Zev Stub Habayit Hayehudi leader Naftali Bennett, in his capacity as Minister of Religious Services, and Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau on Monday announced a list of reforms designed to improve the kashrut services provided by local rabbinates. The changes will aim to Continue Reading »
The good folks at Honest Tea have come up with a new product- zero calorie soda with real adult flavors. The list of sodas includes: Lemon/Limely, Orange Pop, Root Beer, and Professor Fizz (spiced cherry). The flavors are lively and roll across the tongue in a delightful wave of fizz. We trid the cherry and Continue Reading »
Better ‘n Peanut Butter is the all-natural product of the Wonder Natural Foods Corporation that can be used in all the ways that you now use regular peanut butter, but instead of 16 grams of fat per (32 gram) serving, Better ‘n Peanut Butter delivers less than 3 grams of fat per serving and qualifies Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY New Non Dairy Products from Daiya Foods Inc By Eda Kram, New Product Showcase Editor — Daiya Foods has introduced two new products – Slices and Cream Cheese Style Spreads. For those who don’t or can’t eat dairy or cheese, Daiya has once again developed delicious products that melt and stretch, are Continue Reading »
FROM THE JEWISH PRESS (1/28/14) Snack food manufacturers are increasingly turning to the Orthodox Union for kosher certification to expand their markets during the Passover holiday. Classic Foods announced last week that the company and its branded snack products will be kosher for Passover, under the certification of the OU, which will put Kettle Classics, Continue Reading »
FROM KOSHER TODAY (1/27/14) Kosher Community Faces Challenge of Policing Growing Industry By KosherToday Staff Reporters NEW YORK — On almost every continent, kashrus officials are faced with the challenge of preserving the integrity of kosher. In the US, consumers are fed a regular dose of “kashrus alerts” that may include mislabelled products, unauthorized usage Continue Reading »
Shechita Called “Barbaric” In British House Of Lords Shmarya Rosenberg • FailedMessiah.com During what the London Jewish Chronicle called a “fierce debate” in the House of Lords, shechita (Jewish ritual slaughter of cattle, chickens, turkeys, etc.) was called as “barbaric” and “absolutely unacceptable.” before Jewish peers rallied to defend the practice. The debate over shechita Continue Reading »
Voilà! Hallah Egg Bread Mixes Can you close your eyes and inhale deeply? Now let your mind fill with the warm, satisfying, wholesome fragrance of home-baked bread. Bread that you baked . . . In your oven. You baker, you. And your kitchen? Not dusted and dotted with flour. Easy cleanup. Now open your eyes. Continue Reading »
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