The Beginnings Of OU Kosher
The beginnings of the Orthodox Union’s Kashruth Division and the world famous OU symbol.
Close, But Not Quite The Same
A clarification of confusing terms such as Lactic acid/Lactose/lactones; valerian/valeric acid, glycerol (glycerin)/glycol/glycine; inositol/inositate; whey/whey cream/cream
Sugar Alcohols
Sugar Alcohols and their implications for Kosher Certification.
Chocolate
A review of the chocolate industry and its implications for Kosher.
Master List of Temperatures
A master list of temperatures with halachic or kosher relevance.
Master List Of Bishul Akum Status Of Foods
A summary of the reasons why food may be exempt from the rules of Bishul Akum.
Low-Fat And Imitation Cheese Manufacture
The Halakhic implications and status of low fat and artificial cheeses.
Butter
The challenges and concerns of Kosher certification of butter
Mezonos Rolls
The official OU policy on Mezonos Rolls
Relying On A Non-Jew To Determine if Non-Kosher Food Is Charif
Can one rely upon a non-Jew to determine if a non-Kosher food product is cherif (sharp)?