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Clarification of OU Yoshon Certification
OU-certified products which are marked as “yoshon”, “kemach yoshon” or “made with yoshon flour” contain only yoshon grain and derivatives and are manufactured on equipment a) used exclusively for yoshon…
Read MoreWhat Could Be Wrong?
When I was a child, shopping for a kosher candy bar was a simple matter. In those days, a candy bar was only a nickel.
Read MoreThe Mezonos Roll… Is It a Piece of Cake?
A review of the laws of and the proper Bracha for “Mezonos Rolls”.
Read MoreHow the Sabbatical Year Affects Jews the World Over (Shmittah 5754)
According to tradition, it took Joshua seven years to conquer the Land of Israel, and another seven years to divide it among the various tribes and individuals. The Talmud tells…
Read MoreShechita
A review of the laws of the proper slaughter of Kosher animals and how they are applied in an industrial setting.
Read MoreSeparating Terumah and Maaser
Halachah requires the separation of terumah and ma’ aser from Israeli produce. When the Temple was extant, these separated portions were distributed in a specified manner to the Kohanim (Priests),…
Read MorePlaying with Fire
Thousands of years ago, the Rabbis of old recognized that Jewish identity is the key to the survival of Klal Yisrael. To this end, they enacted three sets of food…
Read MoreDo Natural + Wholesome = Kosher?: A biochemist takes a second look at “natural” foods
Consumer demand for all-natural foods began to, skyrocket about ten years ago. The outcome today is very apparent: an increasing availability of natural foods in supermarkets and a proliferation of…
Read MoreIs Your Oven Kosher? What Every Kosher Cook Must Know
From the Talmudic kirah to our modern microwave, oven cooking requires specific kosher knowledge. Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Senior Rabbinic Coordinator of the OU Kosher Division, explains the halachos involved and provides a practical guideline.
Read MoreKosher in the Dairy Case
From genetically engineered microbial rennet to ‘Rocky Road’ ice cream, the dairy industry presents new challenges to the kosher kitchen. As with many other food products, modem food technology has…
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