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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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Cod was a generic name for various kinds of fish (including hake and the haddock) and can refer to different fish in different parts of the world. In those parts of the world where cod refers to fish with scales, then cod will be Kosher. All Kosher fish need fins and scales.
Name for Hanukkah potato pancakes?
They have nothing to do with religious beliefs, but it just became a custom because they are fried in oil. On Hanukkah, Jews customarily make foods like doughnuts and potato pancakes because they are fried in oil, and part of the miracle of Hanukkah is that oil was found in the holy Temple that could only last one night, but it lasted eight nights.
There is no specification on most major kashrut sites as to the issue of whole nutmeg. However, one potential issue that is mentioned is how the whole spice is dried. Due to the possibility that whole nutmeg might be dried using equipment that might also dry spices that qualify as kitniyot, it's best to err on the side of caution, and only use spices that are labeled kasher psyche?
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What do the Kosher markings on retail food packages mean?
In many countries (like England, America, South Africa, Israel) with a strong Jewish presence, Kosher foods are marked with symbols.
However, many foods that are not marked are also Kosher; notably fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh water, etc.
Other countries have a list of foods that have been checked and certified as Kosher.
Why is only the front of the beef kosher?
According to kashrut (the set of laws that govern whether or not food is kosher) and more specifically shechita (the laws governing slaughter), certain types of fat found in cows, goats and sheep and known as chelev are reserved for use during a ritual known as korban when they are burnt on the mizbe'ah (altar). Other fats are known as shuman and are kosher. The gid hanasheh, sciatic nerve, is located in the rear of the animal and is also treif (not kosher).
Removal of chelev and gid hanasheh, a process known as porging, is an extremely tedious and complex task which takes a long time to do right and so is thought to be labour intensive and economically unviable. As chelev exists in far smaller - and easier to remove - amounts in the front of the animal, it is often only this part that is eaten unless the animal has been prepared by a very highly-skilled shochet (slaughterer who is highly trained in kosher slaughter) who is able to remove these parts. If not, the hind end is usually sold on to non-Jewish butchers, manufacturers of non-kosher foods and petfood manufacturers.
Are you allowed to eat pizza during Passover?
A qualified yes is the answer. A very common treat for children during Passover is to make matzah pizza. The matzah is broken up, softened with water, mixed with egg, and baked in the shape of a pizza crust. The 'crust' can then be topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and all sorts of toppings (mainly vegetables although you can go 'gourmet' with a lox and cream cheese or a balsamic grilled vegetable pizza).
There are also kosher for Passover pizzas available on the market.
How do you know if the food product is kosher?
If you ever see a "U" with a circle around it, that indicates the food is kosher. Next time you are in the supermarket look at a box or bag of food and if you see a "U" with a circle around it means the food is kosher.
In general any gelatin in a food or supplement label that isn't listed as "kosher gelatin" is most likely not kosher. Kosher gelatin is much more expensive that non-kosher gelatin so most manufacturers will not use it unless they want to create a kosher product. If you want to make sure then it is best to purchase a product with reliable kosher certification.
Food is kosher when it is prepared and consumed according to the laws of kashrut. The core rules of kashrut (dietary laws) are:
* Land animals must have split hooves and chew their cud.
* Fish have to have scales and fins.
* Birds cannot be amongst those listed as forbidden in the Torah and cannot be hunters/scavengers
* Animals must be killed in a specific manner and must be free of all disease
* As much blood as possible must be removed from meat as consumption of blood is forbidden
* Dairy and meat cannot be combined in the same meal and there's a waiting period between eating one then the other.
* Orthodox Jews and some Conservative Jews will not eat certain fruits and vegetables because it's too difficult to guarantee that all bugs have been washed away (cauliflower, asparagus, and the like).
Additionally, food must be prepared and handled following kashrut. Any food that does not meet these requirements cannot be eaten by those who are religiously observant.
What did the Hebrew people eat in old testament times?
Foods eaten during Biblical times were much healthier, as they were organically grown and never eaten to excess. During the Bible times, people had no choice but to eat organic foods. There was nothing else available. Animals that were killed for food were always free ranging. They were never injected with hormones or antibiotics, and they were always lean. Of course, back then, most people didn't even eat meat at every meal because it wasn't as plentiful, and because the Bible actually states that an excess of eating meat will make a person sick. The meat they did eat was usually limited to fish, sheep, and some types of fowl. Pigs were considered unclean.
When meat was not available, the people got their protein from other sources. Nuts and soybeans were important in their diet. We now know today that soy is extremely healthy and provides a good source of lean protein. Nuts are also very good for the body. While they do contain fat, they have the "right" kind of fat.
Yogurt was also eaten during this time, although it is not the same kind of yogurt that comes flavored in neat little packages that we eat today. It contained no preservatives and no sugar. It often was derived from goat milk and was curdled. This was also known as cheese during the time.
When looking at grains and vegetables, it is important to point out that the people during this time ate what was native to their land. Popular vegetables and fruits included figs, pomegranates, olives (which most people ate on a daily basis), and apricots. Of course, grains were very important to the diet during this time. People used barley and wheat to make bread and other grain products. It contained no preservatives, salt, and no sugar. If sweetness was needed, then local honey was used. Fat was forbidden, especially animal fat. However, olive oil was used when cooking and making food. It was plentiful and nutritious as well.
Yes. Raw vegetables contain the greatest amounts of vitamins and minerals, and provide fiber to help your digestive system stay regular. However, the TASTE of some vegetables is improved by cooking. Raw beets are not high on my list of favorites.
There are some vegetables which shouldn't be eaten raw: potatoes, for example, must be cooked in order to break down the starch.
As a rule of thumb, if a vegetable doesn't taste good to you raw, then cook it. The difference, nutritionally, won't be significant provided your diet is well-balanced.
Where can you buy kosher for Passover Coca Cola in Minneapolis?
Any large grocery chain in Minneapolis should carry it around Passover. Look for the bottlecaps/cartons/cans with a notable yellow mark on them - that is the "Kosher" Coke (made with cane sugar, not corn syrup).
How does kosher meat for Jews differ to meat you can buy at the local supermarket?
By the time it reaches the supermarket shelf, (kosher meat is also found in local
supermarkets), there's not a lot of difference between kosher meat and any other,
except that there are several cuts and parts of the animal that aren't available kosher,
and kosher meat on the shelf has been drained of all blood.
The differences occur before the meat reaches the market. They include the selection
and inspection of the animal, and the slaughtering and butchering methods.
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Eggs from any kosher bird (chicken, duck, etc) are kosher. However, you must check for blood spots in the eggs. If you find a blood spot, throw away the part of the egg that has blood, some people won't eat the whole egg. If the blood spot represents a chicken embryo growing in a fertilized egg or if there is a fertilized embryo in the egg, no part of the egg may be eaten.
It is also worth noting that since ostriches are not kosher, ostrich eggs are not kosher either. The same applies to all non-kosher species of birds. Additionally, the rule that eggs of a kosher animal are kosher and eggs of a non-kosher animal are not kosher also applies to fish eggs.
How are cows killed so that they are kosher?
Yes; animals such as cows, lamb or chicken are all killed in a humane way -- the throat is slit quickly with a very, very sharp knife that is checked literally before each time it's used. The person doing the slaughtering says a blessing to "consecrate" the act, and to avoid belittling the act. Once the jugular is cut, the animal loses consciousness almost instantly as blood stops flowing to the brain. Unfortunately, and as some animal rights groups point out, there's lots of movement afterwards; but this is reflexive and unconscious. == Fish (and very specific species of grasshoppers), however, are not considered "animals" in Jewish law (there's a complicated reasoning; but in short, they exhibit behavior that is essentially purely instinctive and "automatic" without a basic sense of soul) and thus do not require the same process of slaughtering. Like all fish and grasshoppers caught around the world, they are simply allowed to die.
Answer 2:Despite what many people think, that Kosher meat is more humane, the animal remains conscious for up to 6 minutes and is left to die in agony. We cannot argue freedom of religion at the expense of the living rights of other beings, animals most certainly included. Answer 3:The Torah, with its laws forbidding any unnecessary pain to animals, was given at a time when other nations killed unwanted infants.Answer number 2, that the animal remains conscious, is regurgitating something posted on some internet site and is not factual.
Rabbi Menachem Rapoport served as a shochet in Postville, Iowa. In a report concerning his six years at Agriprocessors, only a couple of times did animals remain conscious for longer than a few seconds. In the vast majority of instances, the animal loses consciousness within 10 seconds after the cut is made, he stated.
Rapoport also cited renowned animal biologist Temple Grandin of Colorado State University. Grandin wrote a report, in which she stated that she had observed properly performed shechita:
"Most cattle will become unconscious and insensible within five to 10 seconds after the cut. Most cattle appeared to not even be aware that their throats had been cut," she wrote.
Rapoport described the Jewish laws and principles that govern treatment of animals and shechita.
For example, the knife used is specially designed. It has a square end and must not come to a point, to prevent any stabbing. The knife is over twice as long as the diameter of the neck of the animal on which it is used, to prevent the knife from entering the cut.
The edge and the bevels on either side of the edge must be completely smooth. In fact, at a kosher slaughter plant, the blades are checked by a separate person, not the shochet, and they are rechecked continually throughout the working day.
The shochet must make the cut in one single smooth stroke, and cannot bear down on the knife or put a finger on the back of the blade to press on it. Any hesitation in the stroke, or any catching of the animal's flesh on the knife, renders the meat non-kosher.
Moreover, concern about an animal's feelings during slaughter extends to emotions as well as sensations. The kosher rules call for not even permitting an animal to see another animal being killed.
In the Orthodox Jewish view why do some Jews choose to not keep kosher?
Every religion has its non-observant members.
1) Non-observant Jews may be under peer influence.
2) Convenience; desires. No one wants "bothersome" rules.
3a) Lack of proper information. People have inaccurate notions about their religion.
3b) Lack of Jewish education.
4) Unfortunate experiences. Someone who had a harsh religious upbringing or parent, may retain an unhappy feeling towards Judaism.
5) Many think that science, and specifically Evolution, have proved that there is no need for religion.
6) Intellectual laziness. Many people have simply never delved into the subject.
7) Stereotyping. People call us "religious nuts," etc.
What is the strict food Jews eat?
The laws dictating food production and consumption for Jews are called 'kashrut'.
Is Hebrew National Sauerkraut Kosher for Passover?
Hebrew national is really kosher, however, a large number of Orthodox Jews have lost faith in Hebrew national, after a scandal in the early 1990s. Part of the problem stems from the fact that Hebrew National used to be certified by the Orthodox Union, and now it's certified by Triangle K, a lesser known company.
There is also a misconception by some that Hebrew national meats contain lactic acid (a milk derivative), which is not the case. Hebrew national products contain sodium lactate, a salt that is non-dairy, and all Jewish authorities accept it as non-dairy.
for more information about Hebrew National's strict Kosher policy, see http://www.hebrewnational.com/about-kosher
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Red wine is kosher if it is made by a kosher winery.
As for kabbalah, if you're not Jewish, real kabbalah is meaningless for you. The kabbalah that Madonna is involved in is a bunch of New Age bs.
What is the difference between kosher and non-kosher pickles?
Kosher hot dogs are prepared following all the rules of kashrut. Muslims have a similar food process called Halal foods.
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Kosher rules that would apply to hot dogs specifically include:
- The method of killing and bleeding the animal
- The absence of blood in the mix
- The absence of meat from animals that are not allowed according to the rules of kashrut (pork, rabbit, etc)
- The absence of milk or milk products in a meat hotdog
- The absence of grain in the mix during Passover
- The cut of the meat (in most places, the hind quarter of an animal isn't used because the difficulty of removing the necessary veins, arteries, etc to make it kosher is cost prohibitive.)
Non-kosher hot dogs have anything that resembles meat that can't be sold as a cut of meat - lips, snouts, muscle scrapings from bones, whey powder, odd animals. Kosher is much the same, but from a much more limited set of possible ingredients.
The most important difference to the average non-kosher consumer is that non kosher hot dogs are usually a mixture of beef and pork, while kosher ones are usually all beef.
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Jews cannot eat shellfish because they don't have the characteristics of a Kosher aquatic being. Any living organism that lives in the sea needs to have fins and scales to be Kosher. Shellfish have neither fins nor scales.
Im sorry, I just saw this and had to laugh. Well honestly it depends if is made with kosher ingredients and if you dont over indulge.
But im not entirely sure. It would be best to wait until someone with more knowledge of the religion to answer this.
Trifle, in British English, is defined as a cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream. As described, it is not non-kosher in principle. In order to be kosher, it would have to be prepared with kosher dishes/utensils/oven; and the processed ingredients (such as the custard mix, cream and jelly) need to have a mark of kosher supervision on the label.
Note also that Jews who keep kosher do not eat foods containing dairy within a few hours after meat. The waiting time observed by most communities is six hours.
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