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The "OU" on food packaging (the letter U inside a circle) is the kosher symbol of
the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of Amertica (Orthodox Union), one of
the first nationwide kosher certification efforts in the USA. It is still one of the most
popular and widely accepted kosher symbols in the United States. Many Orthodox
Jews who only eat kosher food will only buy products with this symbol.
The "OU" by itself indicates that the product in the package is kosher. Additional
marks to the side of the 'OU' will indicate other details as required, including 'Dairy',
'Meat', 'Fish', 'Pareve' and 'Passover'.
What else can I help you with?
Is lucky leaf applesauce kosher?
Yes, it is certified by the OU as kosher, pareve, but not for Passover.
Is U in circle mean dairy free?
No, the OU symbol simply means that the food product is kosher. The label would have to say 'pareve' for it to be dairy free.
Are lentils pareve?
Yes, lentils are considered pareve, meaning they are neutral and contain neither meat nor dairy. They can be eaten with either type of food according to kosher dietary laws. However, it's important to ensure that they are prepared and cooked with kosher utensils to maintain their pareve status.
Does Miracle Whip contain pork?
On the label, look for: 1. The kosher certification symbol and 2. If it is kosher , if it is kosher dairy or pareve. If pareve, and kosher, it can be eaten with meat. _________ Miracle Whip is pareve so it's fine for meat. Although, NEVER serve corned beef, salami, roast beef, etc with anything other than mustard to a Jew. Anything else is blasphemy!
What foods are pareve that are on the kosher list?
Yes. It should be labeled as having had rabbinic supervision for passover use. Note that Kosher for Passover certification is distinct from the Kosher certification that non-Passover wines may have.
Can shortening be used during Passover?
Pareve kosher for Pesach margerine is available at kosher butchers and some supermarkets that stock a large Passover inventory.
Does pareve mean kosher?
No, but pareve is a part of kashrut. Within the laws of kashrut, foods fall into one of three categories: dairy, meat, pareve. Pareve refers to neutral foods that do not contain any meat or dairy, this includes: vegetables, fruits, all edible plants, eggs, and fish.
Is granola a kosher product?
Provided the granola contains no animal products it is parve - that is, neutral, neither kosher nor treif (not kosher) and as such can be eaten by Jews. _______ The above answer is not clear. Any commercial food item must be certified kosher by a recognised organisation to be considered kosher. If the granola product is certified kosher, it is a kosher product. There are four categories of food according to kashrut: meat, dairy, pareve, and treif. Pareve refers to any food item that does not contain meat or dairy but may contain eggs and/or fish. Treif refers to any food that is not kosher.
Can mayonnaise be mixed with meat in kosher law?
Honey, in kosher law, mixing dairy with meat is a big no-no. Mayonnaise usually contains eggs, which are considered dairy in kosher rules. So, technically speaking, mixing mayonnaise with meat would be breaking kosher law. But hey, you do you, just don't expect Rabbi Goldstein to give you a high-five for it.
Can Jews eat pasta with tomato sauce and herbs?
Yes, if the ingredients are labeled as kosher and are cooked in a kosher pot. Such a dish would naturally be pareve. However, be careful before putting cheese on top as many brands of cheese are not kosher.
How are foods grouped in Judaism?
1. Kosher and treif (non kosher) 2. Meat 3. Dairy 4. Pareve (neither dairy or meat - vegetables, fruit, minerals, fish, and eggs)
Is tums kosher?
Yes. Most of their products are pareve; the Assorted Fruit Smoothie and the Cocoa and Cream smoothie are dairy (not chalav yisrael).
