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The Illegal OU
As the largest kosher certifying agency in the world, the OU is deeply concerned about protecting the integrity of our kosher symbol.
Read MoreWhat’s The Truth About Giraffe Meat!
Misconception: Although the giraffe is a kosher animal, it is not slaughtered because it is not known where on the neck to perform the shechitah (ritual slaughter). Fact: The makom…
Read MoreFraudulent Claims! How to be your own detective
Here is an interesting question worth pondering. A supermarket displays a large sign which reads: “Super Sale! Kosher Chickens — Tzippor Tohor Brand — 79 cents/lb.”
Read MoreEmulsifiers
We are experiencing a “new age” of technological advancement in the food industry. This unique technology has ramifications throughout food production from the very inception and creation of the product…
Read MoreThe Saga of the Dixie Belle Artificial Cheese Flavored’ Moon Cookie
You have just arrived at the San Juan airport in Puerto Rico after a long day of business negotiations. Famished, you are looking forward to the kosher meal that will…
Read MoreSweet-Talk: Inside the Kosher Bakery
Certificating an industrial bakery is a complicated matter. Here are some of the issues involved in making supervising bakeries.
Read MoreSalmon Colored With Astaxanthin
Although kosher fish are usually identified only by the presence of scales , the Orthodox Union has a long standing policy of accepting as kosher all reddish-pinkish fillets, even without…
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