Behind the Scenes
“Korn” Syrup And The Real Thing
The inside story of sugar and other sweeteners from the Kosher perspective.
Making Fruit Jelly Kosher: It’s Easier Than Ever
A discussion of the manufacture of Grape Jelly and how one company has been able to use recent changes to expand their manufacture of Kosher Grape Jelly.
Carnauba: The Wax Which Does Not Wane
The manufacture of Carnauba Wax and its role in different industries.
Just Another Eggsample
Possible Kosher Concerns with Raw Eggs
What Could Be Wrong With…Gum Arabic
Potential Kosher issues with Gum Arabic
Food Ingredients Label: A Primer on Regulations
Should salmon raised on feed that artificially keeps its flesh pink be labeled as containing “color additives”? That question is the subject of a class action lawsuit in Seattle against major supermarkets there. It is one of a number of lawsuits brewing across the country that center on food labeling, and it brings into focus […]
Vanilla
An exploration of the vanilla industry and its implications for Kosher.
Shechita In America, Past And Present: A Brief Overview
A history of Shechita in American and its Halachic Implications
What Could Be Wrong With…L-Cysteine?
When is the last time you have seen a harvest? Some of us can think back to last fall’s grape crunch; others can still picture a combine’s quick clearing of a wheat field for Shmurah flour. Most of us, however, could not rapidly identify the last harvest we witnessed. It would surprise many of us […]
Food for Thought: Fat For Thought
What are the implications of fat substitutes in food?