Kosher Trends
Back-to-School Snack Bars
As children return to school, parents are seeking wholesome snacks to serve. Snack bars for children are a convenient option as they are manageable in size. Two OU kosher-certified companies, Kind and MadeGood, offer flavorful, nutritious and allergen-free snack bars. Their names speak to their respective values, to create a “kinder” society and “make good” […]
Grounded Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin pie spice, or pumpkin spice, was introduced to the general public by McCormick in 1934; however, its true origin dates back 3,500 years to the Spice Islands. The spice is a combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves and only received its name due to the fact that these spices were a good […]
Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional yeast, also known as “nooch,” is laden with breakthrough properties, especially a delectable pareve cheese aroma. It’s a deactivated yeast that’s “nutritionally” packed with protein, fiber and vitamins. OU kosher-certified Harmony House Foods offers various sizes. Popcorn, pasta and lamb will never taste the same once this enchanted yeast is mixed together with them. […]
A Blintz Hack
In a moment of serendipity, my wife discovered that she could make blintzes from pancake mix. Often perceived as an arduous task, she discovered that she could simplify the process by manipulating the ratio of pancake mix to milk and adding an egg. A blintz hack out of pancake mix doesn’t move so far from […]
Passover Egg Crepes
We’ve discussed the tortilla wrap hack and Yemenite breads – both flour-based – in the past, but with Passover approaching there’s an exciting alternative that fits the gluten-free theme. This option manifests itself in the form of egg crepes that are simple to make and encourage creative fillings. An added health benefit originates from the […]
Creating a Kosher for Passover Certified Product
What Is Kosher for Passover? Every year, OU Kosher certifies thousands of products with a special OU-P (P for Passover). The OU-P symbol indicates that all the ingredients have been approved for their Passover status, the production equipment has been inspected and is Passover-compliant, and an OU inspector was present for a special Passover production. The Expanding […]
Approaching a Kosher Mediterranean Diet
For the seventh year in a row, U.S News and World Report rated the Mediterranean diet as the best. Considering that February is American Heart Month and National Self-Check Month, exploring a diet that is both preventative and active in ensuring good health is aptly relevant. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes such foods as legumes, whole […]
2024: A Flavorful Return to Nature
Last year, we highlighted cookie butter as a trending flavor. For 2024, Senior Staff Food Editor for the New York Times, Tanya Sichynsky, sees a new trend, as evidenced by her article, “The Year of the Vegetable.” This is because consumers are returning to incorporate vegetable-based flavors into their diet. In regard to laws of […]
Celebrity Bars
In a recent webinar, Food Business News discussed new developments in the plant-based market. One OU kosher-certified company mentioned in the forum was MOSH PBC that produces a wide array of protein bars, some exclusively plant-based. The name stands for Maria Owings Shriver Health, as Maria Shriver and her son, Patrick Schwarzenegger are co-founders. Though […]
OU Kosher Adds Two New Options to Consumer Product Search Website
Dairy Equipment and Yoshon Categories Offered in Response to Community Requests Of the hundreds of weekly queries OU (Orthodox Union) Kosher fields from consumers via its Kosher Hotline and Webbe Rebbe forum, the most popular centers on Oreo cookies. “The most frequently asked shaila in America is whether Oreos are dairy, pareve, or simply made with […]