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The Beginnings of OU Kosher

By Saul Bernstein The beginnings of the Orthodox Union's Kashruth Division and the world famous OU symbol.

Heinz

By William R. Johnson Chairman and CEO, H.J. Heinz

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"The OU logo symbolizes purity and quality, that the product has been reviewed and looked at, has been found to be far more than just acceptable."

Albertsons

By Yakov Yarmove,Corporate Kosher Marketing Manager, Albertsons

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"Our decision to use a national kosher certifying agency like the OU has helped us maintain a universal acceptance for our kosher programs throughout Albertson's national marketing area."

Close, But Not Quite the Same

By Rabbi Yaakov Lach A clarification of confusing terms such as Lactic acid/Lactose/lactones; valerian/valeric acid, glycerol (glycerin)/glycol/glycine; inositol/inositate; whey/whey cream/cream

By Rabbi Zushe Blech We are often confronted with a myriad of ingredients and products grouped loosely under the “Dairy” category. The purpose of this discussion is to clarify what those products are and their Halachic status.