Q & A
KEEPING KOSHER
FOOD QUESTIONS
Does anyone give supervision for Chia Seeds?
- Yes
- KSA gives supervision to Nutiva Chia Seeds
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I heard that Gogi Berries are very healthy.
Do they need supervision?
- Yes
- Navitas gogi berries are certified by EarthKosher
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A lot of recipes call for Sherry Vinegar. Is it kosher?
The OU certified Mizkan Sherry Vinegar is only available on the industrial level.
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I'm on a gluten-free diet & like to bake.
Is their a Kosher gluten-free baking powder?
Clabber Girl, Davis & Rumford baking powder
are certified kosher by the OU
In Canada, Magic baking powder is certified by the Kashruth Council of Canada
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Does applesauce need supervision?
- Regular applesauce with 'no added flavors' doesn't require kosher supervision
- If there is a choice it is always better to buy the product with kosher supervision
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I saw the question about yogurt. What about cottage cheese?
Many brands use vinegar in their production of cottage cheese
so only buy the products with kosher supervision
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I'm new to becoming observant. Does yogurt need a kosher symbol?
Gelatin is often an ingredient in yogurt
so yogurt requires kosher supervision
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I need to eat Gluten-Free foods.
Since it's for my health can I buy products without kosher supervision?
- There are so many companies that make gluten-free products that have kosher supervision so it is not necessary for you to buy those without it
- If you can't find these products in your local chain store go to whatever health food stores are where you live
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Target's Market Pantry
has a Worcestershire sauce with an OU.
The ingredients list includes anchovies.
Shouldn't they have the word
'fish' to the side of the OU
so we'd know not to use it at a meat meal?
- According to the OU, the percentage of anchovies is very small & that is why there is no need to state 'fish'on the label
- This product can be utilized at meat meals
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Star garlic flavor olive oil
has an OU in the small size bottle
but not in the large bottle. Is the large bottle also kosher?
- The large bottles are also OU certified
- To economize, companies sometimes decide to use up their old labels
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I often see companies like Morningstar
that have several products
with a kosher supervision symbol
but there are 1 or 2 of their products
that don't have a symbol. Can I assume that the company's other products are kosher but just don't have the label updated?
- A product is not kosher without a Kosher supervision symbol
- You can't assume a product is Kosher because other products by a company
have a Kosher supervision symbol even if they're right next to each on the
shelves of your local grocery store - Please view the list of Kosher Supervision Companies at Kosher Supervision Symbols.
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