Consumer Kosher Articles
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 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.
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)?
Shabbos Shaylos: Placing Salt Into Hot Cholent Or Soup On Shabbos
May one place salt into hot food on Shabbos?
Shabbos Shaylos: Arranging Fruit On A Skewer On Shabbos
Can one arrange fruit on a skewer on Shabbos?