Kosher Encyclopedia

Overview

The term "kosher" means "appropriate" and refers to food prepared in accordance with kosher laws. To obtain kosher certification, a kosher certification body must prove that all ingredients in a product and its preparation process meet kosher standards. To this end, kosher certification bodies examine the source of all raw materials, including any processing aids that come into contact with food, verify the kosher status of equipment used in the manufacturing process, and establish a system to monitor and maintain the integrity of raw materials and equipment.

Kosher Basics

Food can be broadly divided into three categories:

Harmless: Some foods are always accepted as kosher. Typically, these foods include fresh fruits, vegetables and grains, water, sugar and salt, all of which are minimized.

Kosher in compliance under supervision: Other foods such as oils, glycerin, and corn syrup may also be kosher if the ingredients and processes used meet the definition of kosher and are under the supervision of a reliable kosher authority.

Never to meet kosher standards: Some foods may never meet kosher standards. For example, shellfish and pork are both prohibited by kosher laws.

In addition, all kosher foods can be divided into three categories:

Meat: Only the meat of scavengers and their by-products are permitted for consumption, and must be prepared by specially trained...“Shochet” (ritual butcher) slaughter. Clean food includes beef, lamb, chicken, and turkey.

Dairy products: Milk, cheese, and other dairy products must come from animals that meet kosher standards to be compliant with kosher food regulations. Milk derivatives such as casein are considered dairy products when used in kosher food, although the U.S. Department of Agriculture may classify them as dairy products."Non-dairy products".

Pareve: Pareve means neutral. This refers to products that do not contain meat or dairy ingredients and can be consumed with dairy or meat products.Disclaimer: Individuals with severe allergies should heed allergen warnings and should not rely solely on [their advice/treatment]."Fake" label.

Kosher food prohibits the mixing of meat and dairy, therefore foods like cheeseburgers and chicken with Parmesan are unacceptable. Foods containing neither meat nor dairy are considered..."Neutral" (pareve). The certification body will determine whether the product contains dairy ingredients or was produced using dairy equipment to prevent consumers from mixing meat and dairy products.

Passover

Passover is a period of timeThe eight-day Passover festival, occurring in the spring, commemorates the Jewish people's exodus from ancient Egypt and involves a unique set of additional kosher laws. During Passover, those observing kosher food avoid fermented foods such as bread and crackers. While kosher food is observed at other times, certain grains and their derivatives are forbidden during Passover. Passover preparation requires special supervision.

After successful company certification, you will receive three documents:

AppendixA: A pre-approved list of raw materials that can be used in kosher facilities. This list includes ingredients that are essentially kosher-compliant (such as salt and water), as well as ingredients that are kosher-sensitive and require kosher certification (such as oils and glycerin). Appendix A can be expanded to include the necessary quantities of ingredients.

AppendixB: A complete list of approved formulations, including raw materials that have been approved in Appendix A.

Authentication letter (LOC: This is a complete document proving that your company's products are compliant. This letter may be posted on your website to inform customers that your products are kosher certified.

These documents will be on our secure website. EZcRc.orgIt is publicly available, allowing you to access company information 24/7, submit new ingredients and formulas for approval, and customize kosher letters as needed. Once the certification process is complete, you will receive the registered trademark cRc Kosher logo, which can be affixed to all packaging to remind customers to verify its kosher status at the point of sale (POS).

Kosher certification can help your company enter new markets and expand its customer base. According to the latest research,The kosher food market is currently estimated to be$305 billion, with an annual growth rate of 12%.In addition to core kosher consumers, many people who avoid meat, dairy products, or other certain ingredients for cultural reasons, or who are allergic to these foods, also rely on kosher labels to ensure the integrity of their food.

cRc Introduction

Founded in 1932, cRc Kosher holds the highly recognized Kosher mark, the highest level of Kosher certification globally, while offering competitive prices across various industries. Our clients highly value our excellent customer service and fast delivery. Furthermore, our Kosher correspondence is verifiable on our website, providing clients with a secure online portal allowing 24/7 access to their Kosher records. Our clients are extremely satisfied with our proven success and positive approach.