Understanding Kosher Flavored Coffee
The Roots of Coffee Coffee, the second largest commodity traded in the world, second to oil, has its roots in Ethiopia and Yemen. In the mid-1500’s it was spread throughout many regions by the Ottoman Empire and by the 17th century spread quickly throughout Europe. After the Boston Tea Party the New World turned to […]
Reducing Food Waste And OU Kosher’s Food Lifeline’s Food Availability Site For COVID-19
According to Feeding America, 52 billion pounds of food from United States manufacturers, grocery stores and restaurants with a worth of $218 billion end us in landfills. Though this is a mere fraction of the waste generated by consumers, who are responsible for close to 85%, it’s still substantial. The FDA estimates that “between 30-40 […]
Understanding The Kosher Plant-Based Market
The Birth Of Plant-Based Products In 1971, author Frances Moore Lappe published “Diet For A Small Plant” which can be credited as the source of the plant-based movement. Now the plant-based industry is thriving and OU Kosher supports this revolution, as its kosher stamp can be seen on a diverse array of products in this […]
Understanding Kosher Wine
The Birth Of Kosher Wine Ever since the founding of the first winery in Israel in 1890, prompted by Baron Edmond de Rothschild’s company, Carmel, currently certified by the OU, which named it the Zion Wine cellars, the modern kosher wine market has enjoyed rapid growth. Now, it’s a mainstay in the global market with […]
Etrog Jam & Schnapps Are Recipes For the Righteous
One of the quintessential symbols of the holiday of Sukkot (Festival of Tabernacles) is the Etrog (citrus fruit). Often yellow or greenish in color, it is primarily imported from Israel, Italy, Greece, Morocco, or Yemen. The holiday of Sukkot falls out after Yom Kippur for good reason. After reaching levels of angelic purity we return to a holiday […]