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Kosher Food
Kosher food is food that meets Jewish dietary laws. Any food can be called kosher food if it adheres to Jewish law. Foods that are considered Jewish aren't necessarily kosher. Kosher food laws are rather extensive, some are derived from the bible and others through rabbinic interpretations over the years.
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Absolutely! However, religiously observant Jews would require that the food be kosher.
Did ancient israellites eat matzah?
Matzah originated during the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, so yes, they did eat it.
There are likely several companies that produce vitamins in accordance with kosher requirements - an internet search for "kosher vitamins" should bring it up. Please be aware that not all internet companies are legitimate - if you are interested in consuming these vitamins but only if they are truly kosher, I would strongly suggest correlating with your rabbi and synagogue to ensure the vitamins are kosher.
Yes it is, as it has both fins and scales. For proof - and a very good list of which fish are kosher and which are treif - see this article: http://www.kashrut.com/articles/fish/
What does the kosher diet allow you to do or not do?
The main things in a Kosher diet are as follows:
Not eating meat from any animal that does not both chew its cud and have split hooves. (examples: pigs, rabbits, horses)
Not to mix dairy and meat.
Not to eat any meat or chicken not slaughtered in the correct way.
There are other specific things that aren't kosher such as shell fish, or any fish without fins and scales. Only certain animals are kosher.
The more religious, the more stringent the laws are. Such as only eating food made by a Jew. Or not eating products that contain ingredients that may have been derived from an animal source.
What is kosher bread made from?
Flour, water, salt, sugar, yeast, etc. The usual ingredients of bread, except milk. There can be no milk in kosher bread. The only animal ingredients allowed are eggs.
Can you drink cola and sprite on a Russian airline without a kosher symbol?
This is something you would have to discuss with your rabbi.
Why is filet mingon not kosher?
Technically, filet mignon is as kosher as any other cut of meat. The problem with filet mignon is that it is located near the sciatic nerve, which is Biblically forbidden. Only a very skilled person can separate the forbidden nerve from the nearby kosher meat, in a process which is called "nikkur" ("tunneling, deveining"). Thus it's hard to find kosher filet mignon, especially in the United States, where I believe most slaughterhouses sell the hind portions of the cattle to non-kosher butchers -- but it does exist.
The same is true with rump and sirloin steaks, and leg of lamb.
Yes, food is no longer kosher if it comes in contact with shrimp or ANY non-kosher food item or piece of cooking/serving equipment. It does not matter if the shrimp is alive or dead.
What is the difference between kosher and non-kosher?
Kosher food have been produced under the supervision or a Jewish Rabbi, whereas non kosher foods have not.
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Correction:
Kosher food does not require a Rabbi's involvement. When talking about commercially prepared food, the kitchen has to be supervised by a 'mashgiach'. Any orthodox Jew can be a mashgiach. Kosher food is prepared with kosher ingredients following the laws of kashrut.
McCoys Mexican Chili Crisps are not kosher.
Salt & Malt Vinegar and Salted Crisps are Kosher Parve.
Who has the kosher symbol K inside a north American outline map?
as per Traders Joe's kosher list as it is found on products they carry.
U.S. Kosher Supervision
6407 W. Orange Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(213) 653-5083
Rabbi Yehudah Bukspan
What does Kosher DE stand for?
It stands for 'dairy equipment,' meaning that although there are no milk-based ingredients in the recipe, the food is made with equipment which is also used for other foods that do have milk-based ingredients. The term 'DE' may be used whether or not the equipment is thoroughly cleaned between making the two types of food.
What are some cheap Kosher restaurants in the center of Paris?
Visit Kosher-in-France.com for cheap kosher meals in France!
Which ingredients are in Kosher food?
It is very complicated to explain. Every food has its own rules. Milk cant be mixed with meat, and fish cant be eaten with meat. Most people wait 30 mins after eating dairy before eating meat, and 3 hours after meat before dairy. Even if food is kosher it must be prepared with uncontaminated supplies to remain kosher. Birds can't be wild birds and fish need to have fins and scales. Animals need to have split hooves and they need to chew their food twice like cows. After following these rules one must properly kill an animal with a flawless knife, with a sudden move, so the animal don't feel any pain. Then the lungs must be checked for diseases and many other body parts as well. Vegetables often need to be soaked in vinegar to kill and remove insects.
There are many other conditions that need to met as well but these are the basics.
There are no specific foods that are eaten during Tu B'shvat but there is a tradition of eating fruits and nuts.
Why do Jews use oil in cooking?
Jews use oil in cooking for the same reasons that anyone uses oil in cooking.
Are any preservatives prohibited for kosher foods?
Yes, there are food preservatives that are deemed non-kosher as they are derived from non-kosher animals or foods. Other preservatives may be deemed non-kosher if they are combined with certain foods, lactic acid being such an example.
This is why it is especially important to check for valid hechshers on processed foods.
What importance did geography have in Jews not eating pork?
None. It is God's Torah that forbids Jews from eating pork (Deuteronomy 14) in all places and times.
What kosher fish can be substituted for non kosher fish?
Kosher fish have fins and scales.
I've attached a related link that provides a comprehensive list of kosher fish.
Kosher is the diet of Jews.
Jews keep kosher.
If you keep kosher you cannot eat: shellfish, pork, or dairy mixed with meat.
The main land of Jews is Israel.
So technically, the nationality of kosher is Israel.
What is the meat that Jews don't eat?
In order to be kosher, food has to be prepared according to the kosher-laws (see Deuteronomy ch.14). These are explained in detail in the Talmud-volume of Chullin.Jews don't eat pork and many other kinds of meat. In order to be kosher, meat must be from those land animals which have split hooves and chew their cud (such as beef, venison and mutton). Also:
* The kosher animal must be slaughtered in the manner specified by Jewish law and must be free of all disease. In actual practice, those who keep kosher purchase meat which is certified as having been prepared in the kosher manner.
* As much blood as possible must be removed from meat before cooking, since consumption of blood is forbidden (Leviticus ch.17). This is done at home or by the kosher butcher, through salting, soaking and rinsing.* Birds cannot be among those listed as forbidden in the Torah (Deuteronomy ch.14) and cannot be hunters/scavengers. In actual practice, today we eat only those species concerning which we have a tradition that they're permitted, such as domestic chicken, geese, pigeons and turkey.
* Fish have to have scales and fins. Shellfish are not kosher.
* Dairy and meat cannot be combined in the same meal and there's a waiting period between eating one and then the other. After dairy: 1/2 hour. After meat: 6 hours for most Jewish communities.
* Fruits and vegetables should be checked to be sure they're free of bugs. Some Jews avoid cauliflower, asparagus, and the like, because of the difficulty in checking them.
Additionally, food must be prepared and handled following kashrut-laws and with kosher ingredients only. Processed foods should be labeled as having had kosher supervision during their processing. Any food that does not meet these requirements cannot be eaten by those who are religiously observant Jews.
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Could you give me a list of kosher and non-kosher types of fish?
