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TABLE OF CONTENTS
severity of Chometz many have the
Chometz on Pesach ................................................................................ 3
custom to not sell their Chometz for
Kitniyos & Matzo Ashira ......................................................................... 3 Pesach, but prefer to dispose of it
Bitul of Chometz ...................................................................................... 4 instead.
Consumption of Chometz..................................................................... 5 The following are actual Chometz:
Selling Of Chometz ................................................................................. 5 bread, cake, cereal made from
Chometz She’avar Alav Hapesach ....................................................... 5 wheat, oats or barley, cookies, farfel
mix, some licorice, pasta, pretzels,
Kashering Utensils .................................................................................. 6 rolled oats, wheat gluten, wheat
Erev Pesach ............................................................................................... 7 protein. Some have the same custom
Fast of the First Born .............................................................................. 7 concerning beer and whiskey.
Eating on Erev Pesach ............................................................................ 7 STANDARDS OF KASHRUS
Selected Laws & Customs ...................................................................... 7 With over 1,000 Kosher certifying
The Seder Plate ...................................................................................... 7 agencies and individuals competing
Mitzvos at the Seder .............................................................................. 8 in the Kosher certifying business,
it is expected that standards will
Medicine .................................................................................................. 8 vary. While most keep to a basic
Internet Sites ........................................................................................10 acceptable standard, some do not.
Pet Foods ...............................................................................................12 We still see gelatin from non-Kosher
animals being used, (often listed
Items that may be used without Passover Certification ............. 15
as “k-Gelatin”), corn syrup as an
Items that are reliably certified for Passover ................................. 22 ingredient in Passover products
Products to be cautious of for Pesach use ...................................... 30 (with a long reference attempting to
New Products for Pesach .................................................................... 34 legitimize it), carmine (from bugs)
used as red coloring, as well as many
Alerts ....................................................................................................... 37
other questionable ingredients.
Times to Remember ............................................................................39 With the vast number of products
being certified by reliable agencies
CHOMETZ ON PESACH
and individuals, it would seem to be much less
Chometz is any substance that contains leavening tempting to allow for these lenient opinions to
from one of five cereal grains (wheat, barley, oats, lessen our observance of Pesach. Additionally, some
spelt, or rye) caused by its prolonged contact with establishments only offer “Kosher style” products for
water or other liquids. It is important to note that Pesach, while the lenient word “style” is missed by
Chometz/Se”or does NOT translate into “yeast”. It many. Some food establishments offer a Passover
refers to leavening: namely self-rising from a sour- taco bar, ham on Matzah special and Passover
dough starter type of process. The prohibition of “challah”, among other things. The only protection
Chometz on Pesach includes “Chometz Gomur” as far as the government is concerned is from
(unadulterated Chometz) and “Ta‘aruvas Chometz” Assembly Bill 295, section 1329.29, passed in March
(a mixture containing real Chometz). of 1993. It states: “No person shall do any of the
There are three areas with which we must be following: Make any direct statement, either orally
concerned when evaluating Chometz. First, there is or in writing, display the words “Kosher”, “Kosher
“Isur Hana’ah”. This means that one may not derive style”, “Kosher type”, “Kosher for Passover”, “Jewish”,
any pleasure or benefit whatsoever from Chometz or “Hebrew” in any language or display any insignia,
(e.g. feeding Chometz to one’s pets, etc.). Secondly, six pointed star, or other mark that might reasonably
a Jew may not own Chometz. This prohibition be calculated to deceive or lead a reasonable person
extends to possession of Chometz anywhere in the to believe a product is “Kosher” or sanctioned by
world (such as in a boat, office, mountain retreat, Orthodox Hebrew religious requirements, if it is
etc.). Thirdly, there is a prohibition against having not”. Obviously one needs to be vigilant in carefully
Chometz in one’s possession. One must be careful to watching for proper certification.
remove all Chometz, not sold, from their premises. KITNIYOS
Chometz that was sold should, preferably, be stored
Due to the stringency of the prohibition of not
in an inaccessible area. Jews may not leave unsold
eating Chometz on Pesach, Ashkenazic Jews, as
Chometz in their possession on Pesach, even if they
well as many Sephardim, have developed a custom
do not intend to use it. One should be careful not to
not to eat kitniyos (legumes) on Pesach other than
send a package which contains Chometz too close
for infants and under other special circumstances
to Pesach, as it may arrive during Pesach. Due to the
provided that the foods are prepared in separate
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utensils. Kitniyos includes beans, soy, rice, grains.
peas, and corn among others: (see below).
GOING AWAY FOR PESACH
Sephardim, whose minhag (custom) permits them
to eat rice on Pesach, must be careful to determine One must sell his/her Chometz regardless of where
that the rice is additive-free. Many Sephardim have they are for Pesach. This is the case even if one left
the minhag to check the rice three times, as well home 30 days before Pesach and no one will be in
as to check for other grains that may be mixed the house during Pesach. It is necessary to inform
in. In any case, open bins in stores should not be the Rabbi selling your Chometz as to the location of
used. This year, the Star-K Kashrus organization the Chometz and to your location during Pesach so
is certifying Carolina Mehadrin Rice for use for that he can know the proper time zones of selling
Sephardim on Pesach. and buying back the Chometz for you.
Ashkenazim refrain from eating peanuts as well. If a person leaves home before Pesach, within 30
However, this restriction regarding peanuts may days of Pesach, the night before his/her departure
not include peanut oil (according to the opinion of should do a regular Bedikas Chometz without a
Rav Moshe Feinstein ZT”L.) Legumes are permitted Bracha and recite “Kol Chamira” for the Chometz
for some Sephardic Jews who, for various historical found in the house. Note: Kol Chamira should
reasons, did not adopt this custom of refraining always be said in a language that one understands,
from kitniyos consumption on Pesach. A reliable as this is not a Tefilla, but a declaration. The
source of acceptable products following this alternative to an early Bedika is to appoint a
Sephardic custom is the Sephardi division of the Shaliach (messenger) to do a regular Bedikas
J.S.O.R. at (732) 531-4872 or WWW.JSOR.ORG (be Chometz with a Bracha on the proper night of
aware that a number of lists exist for Sephardim that Bedikas Chometz.
are extremely misleading and erroneous). A guest in a hotel, who is in the hotel on the night
For this reason the Kosher consumer is confronted of Bedikas Chometz should conduct themselves as
every year around Pesach time with a confusing they would at home, performing a full Bedika with a
array of Kosher certifications found on candy, jam, Bracha. It is the minhag to carefully put out pieces
mustard and other products containing legumes. In of Chometz before beginning the Bedika.
reality, these products are edible on Pesach by only It is preferable to empty a stocked hotel fridge of
certain groups of Jews. Many, but not all, will state beer, cookies etc. before Pesach begins. If this is not
“Leochlei Kitniyos - only for those who eat kitniyos”. possible, minimally, the fridge should be taped or
Some examples of this are sunflower seeds, canned locked shut.
vegetables, halva etc. Every Jew, however, is
permitted to derive benefit from kitniyos (such as A guest for Pesach at a relative’s house should hear
pet food, glue, baby formula etc.). the Bracha from the owner of the house and then
make his/her own Bedika in their room.
The following are considered kitniyos or treated as
kitniyos according to many opinions: BITUL (ANNULMENT) OF CHOMETZ
Alfalfa Sprouts, Anise, Ascorbic Acid (May be During the year, any non-Kosher ingredients which
Chometz), Asparatame (Nutrasweet), Beans, are inadvertently mixed with Kosher ingredients
Black Eyed Peas, Buckwheat, Calcium Ascorbate, may be Halachically (according to Jewish law) fit
Canola Oil, Caraway, Citric Acid (May be Chometz), to eat. The reason for this leniency is that they are
Chickpeas, Confectioners’ Sugar with corn starch, declared “Batel Beshishim” (annulled in sixty i.e.
Coriander, Corn, Corn Syrup, Cumin, Dextrose, the Kosher food is at least sixty times greater than
Fennel, Fenugreek, Flax Seeds, Hemp (unchecked), the non-Kosher, thus making the non-Kosher food
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Oil, Kasha, Kimmel, Lecithin, annulled). This rule is true regarding Chometz on
Lentils, Licorice, Lucerne, Lupine, Malto Dextrins Pesach only if the mixture was made before Pesach.
(Chometz or kitnios-derived), Millet, MSG, Mustard, During Pesach, the laws of “bitul” are not applicable.
Peanuts, Poly-sorbates (May be Chometz), Popcorn, In other words, during the week of Pesach, if even
Poppy Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Rice (Vitamins a tiny amount of Chometz falls into a large amount
added may be Chometz), Sesame Seeds, Snow of “Kosher for Pesach” food, it renders the food, as
Peas, Sodium Citrate (May be Chometz), Sodium well as the pot, unfit for use on Pesach. As in all such
Erythorbate (May be Chometz), Sorbitol (Could be Halachic questions, a competent Rav should be
Chometz if outside the U.S.), Soy Oil, Corn Oil, Soy, consulted.
String Beans, Sunflower Seeds, Tofu (from soy), Note: Lactaid drops may contain Chometz.
Vitamin C (may be Chometz), Wild Rice, Xanthan Therefore, they should be added to milk before
gum (May be Chometz). Pesach to have the Chometz annulled in sixty times
Note: Flax seed, chia and Hemp seed are not actually the amount of milk, applesauce etc.
kitniyos and can be used after checking for other
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CONSUMPTION OF CHOMETZ Alav HaPesach.” Jewish law requires that
if a Jew owns Chometz on Pesach, no
Since the prohibition of eating Chometz on Pesach
Jew is allowed to eat that food, even after Pesach.
applies not only to Chometz itself, but to any
Therefore, we are also prohibited from buying in
derivatives of Chometz or to any product that
stores which are Jewish owned, if they have not sold
may contain Chometz, one should make certain
their Chometz. It is important to note that although
that all food products that are bought for Pesach
we may not buy Chometz from such Jewishly
should have a certification by a reliable Kashrus
owned stores that did not sell their Chometz, we
organization or Orthodox Rabbi.
may purchase non-Chometz food products from
HANA’AH (BENEFIT) FROM CHOMETZ these stores. Actual Chometz products that are
During Pesach, we may not derive any sort of prohibited in these stores would be pasta, cereal
benefit from Chometz. Therefore, Chometz may from grain, bread, beer, cookies/crackers, malt,
not be sold or used, even in business transactions maltose, pretzels, soy sauce, wheat germ, wheat
or as pet food. Even some cosmetics must be protein, whiskey, dog/cat food containing grain etc.
Chometz-free. Generally, there is no problem with Some common products that one may assume are
the following products if they are not organic in Chometz, but are actually not, and therefore may be
nature, and do not contain any grain by-products: purchased in a store that did not sell their Chometz
Acne Aid, Mineral Oil, Baby Cream, Baby Oil, Eye are the following… baker’s yeast, cosmetics, dry
Liner, Mascara, Rouge (Powder), Nail Polish, Talcum cake mixes, kitniyos, glue containing Chometz,
Powder, Stick Powder Deodorant, and Vaseline. ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, medicine
MECHIRAS (SELLING OF) CHOMETZ containing Chometz, maltodextrin, maltose, malt
flavoring, food coloring, flour, extracts, raw pearled
“Mechiras Chometz” is the sale of Jewish owned barley, vanilla and vitamins/medicine containing
Chometz to a non-Jew before Pesach. One must sell Chometz.
Chometz which is in their regular home, vacation
home, office etc. If one cannot sell their Chometz Rav Moshe Feinstein ZT”L, in his sefer “Igros Moshe”,
through their local Rabbi, numerous sites on-line states that if a Jew sold his Chometz for Pesach,
will facilitate this transaction. This transfer of and then kept his store open during Pesach
Chometz to a non-Jew is a legal and binding sale, and continued to sell items of Chometz, one is
complete with contract. This sale is transacted nevertheless allowed to buy from that store after
through a Rabbi, who acts as a legal agent to sell Pesach.
the Jew’s Chometz to a non-Jew. The Rabbi enters A JEW MAY BUY FROM THE FOLLOWING
into an agreement with the non-Jew for the sale of STORES IMMEDIATELY AFTER PESACH:
this Chometz. The Chometz that has been sold must 7-Eleven Nuts & More
be placed in an area which is completely sealed off,
99 cent store Petco
and must remain there throughout the holiday of
Albertsons Petsmart
Pesach. One must be careful to inform the Rabbi if
they intend to be in a different time zone for Pesach. BevMo Ralphs/Kroger
They do not want to have their Chometz bought Big Lots Rite Aid
back if it is still Pesach where they are (i.e. overseas, Bristol Farms Sadaf
etc.) If one leaves home within 30 days of Pesach Coffee Bean Safeway
and will not return before Pesach, they should Costco Sam’s Club
either check for Chometz the night before they CVS Smart & Final
leave or appoint someone to check for them on the Dollar Tree Smith’s
regular night of B’dikas Chometz. If the checking Erewhon Target (in California)
is done before the bdikah night one does not say Food4Less Trader Joe’s,
a Bracha. A person can sell all the Chometz in their
Fresh & Easy Vons / Pavilions
home before leaving and check only one room for
Chometz. Regardless, a person needs to say the Gelson’s Walgreens
Bittul (annulment) of Chometz at its regular time of Jetro/Restaurant Depot Walmart
Erev Pesach. Jon’s Wine & Liquor Depot
K-Mart Whole Foods
CHOMETZ SHE’AVAR ALAV HAPESACH
and all reliably Kosher certified stores are fine to
(BUYING CHOMETZ AFTER PESACH)
shop in for Chometz after Pesach. Reliably certified
Due to the severity of the “Issur” (prohibition) of Kosher stores all sell their Chometz before Pesach.
Chometz, Chazal reinforced the sale of Chometz
Note: Rabbi Elmaliach, the Rabbi in charge of
with a fine. This fine was levied on any Jews who
Kashrus at Ben Gurion airport, reports that the
kept Chometz in their possession or ownership
stores at area D7 in the airport are clear of Chometz
during Pesach. This is called “Chometz She’avar
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She’avar Olav Hapesach. There is a Glass-top stoves can be Kashered in the area of
restaurant in the Ben Gurion airport called the burners. They should be turned to high for 15
“Aroma Espresso Bar”, under Chug Chosom Sofer minutes. The areas in between cannot be Kashered.
Hashgacha and it is fine to eat there after Pesach. Some find it practical to change the entire glass top
The other stores in other areas of the airport, had for Pesach.
their Chometz sold but were open on Pesach and
A non self-cleaning oven should be cleaned with a
continued to sell Chometz during Pesach. Some
special solution, such as “Easy Off” and not used for
poskim allow purchases from such establishments
24 hours. After this time, it should be turned on to
after Pesach, while some do not.
the maximum setting for one hour. This will Kasher
(See AKO whiskey alert in the “alerts” section} the oven, but not the broiler.
The broiler pan cannot be Kashered, therefore, it
KASHERING is usually not used for Pesach. If the broiler pan is
(MAKING UTENSILS KOSHER) replaced, the broiler can be Kashered in a similar
fashion as the oven. If one desires to Kasher it,
Utensils that are used during the year for Chometz
“Libbun” (glowing hot) is required (i.e. by using a
may not be used to prepare food for Pesach unless
torch).
they are properly Kashered.
A self cleaning oven needs only to go thru one self
Cloth tablecloths (not plastic) and towels used year
clean cycle. It can be on the shortest cycle of your
round should be washed thoroughly and may then
self-cleaning oven.
be used for Pesach.
Many microwave ovens (those whose walls do
Surfaces upon which only cold Chometz has been
not exceed 120 degrees during cooking) without
placed during the year, such as refrigerators and
browning elements or convection can be Kashered
pantry shelves, should be thoroughly washed and
by first cleaning them and not using them for
rinsed to prepare them for Pesach use. Surfaces
24 hours, and then putting a new glass tray, or
which are used for hot Chometz during the year, in
cardboard on the bottom. Afterwards, a cup or bowl
addition, whenever possible must be Kashered by
of water should be boiled inside.
pouring hot water on them. Surfaces that cannot
be Kashered (such as formica and ceramic tiles A barbecue must be Kashered with “Libun Gamur”
etc.) should first be cleaned thoroughly and then which includes torching any surface that food
covered with non absorbent material (i.e. contact comes in contact with, in addition to cleaning and
paper, cardboard or multiple layers of aluminum burning out the rest of the barbecue. In addition,
foil). the coals or lava rock should be replaced. Often, it is
more practical to purchase a new one for Pesach.
THE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF KASHERING:
A stainless steel sink is Kashered after it has first
Libbun Gomur - torching or making the metal glow.
been cleaned, and then kept free from hot water
Libun Kal - heating the metal until it can burn paper usage for 24 hours. Then boiling water must be
on the other side. poured over its entire surface. Porcelain sinks,
however, may not be Kashered. They should be fully
Hagolo - dipping in boiling water.
lined with a tin insert, contact paper, aluminum foil,
Eruy Roschim - pouring boiling water. (Note: or a Pesach basin insert.
steamers usually do not work)
Dishwashers may be Kashered only if they have a
The general rule is that we undo as we did. If stainless steel interior. All racks must be changed.
something uses straight dry heat (i.e. bbq) we need After waiting 24 hours, run a complete cycle with
to torch it or use self clean in an oven which is the soap. All rubber or plastic parts must be replaced
same. Soup pots are used with liquid so they are as well.
kashered with liquid in boiling water etc.
Metal utensils that are used with liquid (soup pots,
TO KASHER: etc.) may be Kashered by first cleaning them, not
using them for 24 hours, and finally, completely
Electric range, first scour it thoroughly. Then, turn
immersing them in a Kashered pot full of boiling
it on to the highest temperature setting for 15
water for 15 seconds, followed by rinsing them in
minutes, or until it gets red hot.
cold water immediately upon removal. They should
Enamel glazed stove tops should be covered be Kashered one at a time. An alternate method,
during Pesach. particularly useful for larger pots, is to set aside the
Gas grates should be put in the oven for Kashering pot for 24 hours, after which time it should be filled
or torched. with water and then be brought to a boil. A glowing
hot item, such as a rock, should then be placed
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inside, allowing the hot water to spill over the sides. Siyum: Males who are first born and do
not wish to fast on Friday should attend a
Braces, bite plates and retainers should be brushed
Siyum in the morning and eat at the meal following
thoroughly before Pesach.
it. This meal is called a Seudas Mitzvah. It is generally
Countertops that cannot be Kashered: Formica, held right after Davening.
Silestone, Composite Stone and Corian counter
Biur Chometz: The burning of the Chometz left in
tops may NOT be Kashered for Pesach, and
one’s possession, including the Chometz found the
therefore, should be covered.
previous night, must be burned by the end of the
Caesarstone countertops may NOT be Kashered fifth hour on Friday morning (4/19). Please see time
for Pesach according to many opinions, as they are chart for the exact latest time.
composed of only 93% stone.
Selling of the Chometz: This must be done by
Countertops that may be Kashered: Granite, Friday morning 4/19, no later than the time of Biur
Marble, metal, stone, or Stainless Steel counter Chometz
tops may be Kashered by pouring boiling hot water
EATING ON EREV PESACH
(not steam) on them (Eirui). wood can be kashered
with sanding. Consumption of Chometz is prohibited on Erev
Pesach, from a third of the day and after- this is
The following materials are subject to differing
usually counted four proportional hours from
opinions if they can be Kashered: China, Corelle,
daybreak (see times to remember). It is also
Corian, Cork, Corningware, Duralex, Earthware,
forbidden to eat Matzo or anything baked with
Enamel Coated Formica, Melmac, Nylon, Plastic,
Matzo on Erev Pesach. This prohibition includes
Porcelain, Pyrex, Synthetic Rubber, Teflon Coating.
egg Matzoh. This is in order to ensure that one will
Some of the above are agreed upon that they
eat the Matzo at the Seder with a “hearty appetite”.
cannot be kashered. Ask your local rabbi.
This prohibition includes cakes and cookies made
NOTE: STEAM CLEANERS often may not be used from matzo meal. However, cooked Matzo products,
for Kashering purposes, as Kashering must be done such as knaidlach (Matzo balls) are permitted. Non-
with boiling water (212F) as steam in insufficient. Gebrochts products are suitable for this time period.
Water filter - change the filter. All foods should only be eaten in moderation from
the ninth hour in the day and on in order to have
KITCHEN ITEMS THAT MAY NOT BE an appetite for the Seder. Imitation Matzo made
KASHERED: from Tapioca and Potato ingredients is fine for Erev
Arcolac Plastic Pesach.
Bread Machines Porcelain SELECTED LAWS & CUSTOMS
China Porcelain Enameled
Pots One should prepare everything (for the first Seder)
Collanders (plastic)
on Erev Pesach in order that the Seder should begin
Corelle Pyrex
immediately upon arriving from Shul. This includes
Corning Ware Sandwich Maker setting the table, etc. It is a custom that pillows
Crockpots Silverstone should be prepared for leaning on during the Seder.
Graters (any) Stoneware Women are not required to lean, however, male
Knives with Plastic Synthetic Rubber children are. It is also a custom among some that
Handles Teflon the head of the household wears a Kittel during the
Melmac Toaster/Toaster Oven Seder. In most places, the custom is that only the
Mixers Waffle Iron head of the household has a Seder plate and the
three Matzos. Some, however, have a Seder plate
Pasta Maker
and Matzos for each man present at the Seder.
These items should be washed thoroughly and be When only the head of the household has a Seder
put away in a completely sealed off area until after plate, he must provide for everyone at the Seder
Pesach. from his plate. Since there is usually not a sufficient
amount of Matzo, Marror and wine to ensure that
EREV PESACH everyone present (male and female alike) has the
Bedikas Chometz: The search begins Thursday required amounts during the Seder, additional
night, 4/18. Many have the Minhag to place ten Matzo, Marror and wine should be placed on the
pieces of bread or crackers in a bag out before the table for supplementary use.
search is started. THE SEDER PLATE
Fast of the First Born: This year the fast falls on One may not use MARROR (to fulfill the Mitzvah
Friday, 4/19. of Marror) that was soaked for 24 hours or longer.8
Soaking this long is called pickling and is acceptable. Over the past many decades there have
Halachically considered cooking. One may been many opinions given as to the merits of hand
only use uncooked vegetables for Marror. (Do not versus machine Matzoh. Most use either one with
lean when eating Marror.) proper Hashgocho.
CHAROSES can be made of ground apples, pears, Shmurah Matzo has been watched in most cases
pomegranates, dates, figs, walnuts, almonds, ginger from the time of cutting of the wheat to protect
and cinnamon, to which wine is added. Recipes may from unwanted moisture, which may make it rise.
vary according to tradition.
Eighteen minute Matzo is run on machines that are
KARPAS is any vegetable upon which a Brocho of cleaned every 18 minutes to prevent any possibility
“HaAdama” is made, that may be dipped in salt of the dough rising.
water or vinegar, and that may be used on Pesach.
Regular Pesach Matzo has been baked on a
Parsley, celery, and potatoes are often used as
machine in under 18 minutes, but the machine will
Karpas.
run all day without cleaning in between runs.
ZROA is a piece of meat which is roasted over the
Matzo Ashira is any Matzo that contains products
fire. Most people use a chicken neck or wing for this
other than flour and water, such as grape juice or
purpose.
apple juice. The consumption of Matzo Ashira is
BAITZA is an ordinary hard boiled or roasted egg. prohibited for most people throughout Pesach.
If one forgot to roast the Zroa or Baitza on Erev Included in this category are: Matzo which was
Pesach, and had to do it at night, he must eat the kneaded with fruit juice, egg matzo, tea matzo,
egg before sunset of the next day. honey and spice Matzo and some chocolate covered
Matzo. However, this prohibition does not apply to
THE ARBA KOSOS
infants or people who are ill. When in doubt, consult
(FOUR CUPS OF WINE)
your Rabbi.
It is preferable that the wine used at the Seder be
Even one who is allowed to eat Matzo Ashira,
red in color. For those who cannot drink wine, grape
cannot fulfill their Mitzvah of Achilas Matzo (eating
juice may be used (consult your Rabbi). If one must
Matzo) with it.
drink grape juice the 64 oz glass bottles that say on
them Non-Mevushal are preferable. Nevertheless, Gluten Free Shehakol Matzo: Gefen and Yehuda
one should make every effort to drink wine at the Matzo company from Israel manufacture imitation
Seder. It is preferable to add at least some wine to Matzoh from Tapioca and Potato Starch. This is an
the grape juice. excellent product to eat Erev Pesach and any other
time one does not wish to consume actual grain-
Each cup of wine should contain at least 3.3 fluid
based Matzo (it is also a wonderful imitation Matzo
ounces. It is preferable to drink the entire cup, or
that can be eaten out of a Sukkah since it is not real
at least half of it, for each of the four cups. Due to
Matzo). Obviously, this product cannot be used as a
this one should not use a very large cup as this will
substitute at any time for real Matzo.
necessitate drinking a large amount for each cup.
For people allergic to wheat, Oat or Spelt Shmura
Men must consume all cups of wine while reclining
Matzah may often be purchased at your local
on their left side. If one drank either of the first two
Kosher markets. Check with them for availability.
cups without reclining, he must drink again without
You may also contact the Lakewood Matzoh Bakery
a Brocho.
at (732) 364-8757. For more information about
Note: Many Kosher wines (and some brands of grape Oat Matzos one may look on the website www.
juice in the 64oz. bottles) are not cooked and state Glutenfreeoatmatzos.com.
“Non-Mevushal.” Therefore, care must be taken as to
MEDICINE
who handles them. (Most bottles that are cooked
say “Mevushal” in English or Hebrew on the label). Most prescriptions can be filled with Kosher for
Pesach medicine. For information on the Kosher
Note: Many low-alcohol wines are now available.
status of your medicines, contact your local reliable
Some are pure wine while others are a mixture of
Rabbi.
wine and grape juice as indicated.
Rabbi Bess of Los Angeles has compiled the
MATZO
most detailed reliable list in the U.S. He can be
Only Shmurah Matzo (guarded Matzo), which reached at (323) 933- 7193. Rabbi Bess together
is made of grain that has been guarded against with the Star-K publishes the Passover Directory
fermentation from the time of harvest, should be with this information. Since some prescriptions,
used for the Mitzva of eating Matzo at the Seder. unfortunately, are not available with Kosher
Both hand and machine Shmurah Matzo are certification, we will mention some guidelines for9
those who must take medicine on Pesach. is done at temperatures between 100 to
200 degrees, thus making the machinery
1. If one suffers from an illness through which one’s
Halachically unacceptable for Pesach use. However,
life may become endangered, one may eat Chometz
some companies use steam blanchers, which are
on Pesach and may use any medication needed
not usable for pasta. Bodek, Garden Pure, as well
to avoid a life-threatening situation. This Chometz
as others carry many frozen vegetables which are
should be owned by a non- Jew.
certified for Pesach.
2. If someone is ill, but his life is not endangered,
FRESH VEGETABLES
he may not eat Chometz on Pesach. However,
he may take Chometz medicine under certain In general, fresh vegetables do not pose a special
circumstances as long as he does not take it in concern for Pesach. However, fruits and vegetables
the normal way (i.e. a pill without a cup of water). from Israel require that Terumos and Maasros be
A Rabbi should be consulted if the need for such taken. Leafy vegetables require the same level
medication should occur. of inspection for insects as during the rest of the
year. This is a particular concern for many who
3. Generally speaking, cough syrups and other liquid
use romaine lettuce for the Mitzvah of Marror. To
medicines may contain grain alcohol, and may not
avoid this problem, some choose to use romaine
be used on Pesach. When one must take medicine
stalks only, which are easier to rinse and check for
during Pesach, his/her doctor should be asked to
insects. There are romaine lettuce stalks and other
prescribe medicine without alcohol or capsules.
produce certified for Pesach that are not checked for
Many over the counter medicines require no insects. One needs to make sure that the Hechscher
special certification to be used on Pesach. Consult covers both the Pesach and insect issues. This year
your Rabbi for specific questions. For a complete additional care must be taken that no Shmitta issues
listing of this year’s Kosher for Pesach vitamins (as exist.
well as year-round vitamins) go online to www.
SODA
koshervitamins.com.
When determining whether a type of soda is Kosher
TOILETRIES
for Pesach, there are three major ingredients with
Rabbi Bess lists the following ingredients as possible which we are concerned. They are: brominated
Kashrus issues connected to Pesach: vegetable oil, flavorings and sugar.
Amino Peptide Complex, Amp-Isostearoyl Corn syrup, which is made from Kitniyos, is a
Hydrolized Wheat Protein, Avena Sativa Flour, Avena common sweetener in soda. The other ingredient,
Sativa Kernel Protein, Barley Extract, Beta Glucan, “flavoring,” is also a source of concern, since there
Disodium Wheatgermido Peg-2 Sulfosuccinate, are thousands of flavors, many of which are not
Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Kosher, and others that are derived from Chometz.
Gluten, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Therefore, even Sephardim who normally consume
Wheat Protein PgPropyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Kitniyos on Pesach should seek only those products
Wheat Starch, Hydroxypropyltrimonium reliably certified to be Chometz-free.
Hydrolized Wheat Protein, Oat Beta Glucan, Oat
Generally speaking, flavoring is the key to a
Extract, Oat Flour, Phytosphingosine Extract,
product’s success in the food market. Therefore, its
Prolamine, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids,
formula is always a highly guarded secret of the
Stearyldimoniumhydrosypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat
company. Even a minuscule change in the formula
Protein, Triticum Vulgare, Triticum Vulgare Flour
of a product where flavoring is concerned can
Lipids, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Triticum
prove to be disastrous. Therefore, it is not surprising
Vulgare Germ Oil, Wheat Amino Acids, Wheat
that these companies guard their flavorings very
Bran Extract, Wheat Germ Extract, Wheat Germ
carefully making it necessary to have a Mashgiach
Glycerides, Wheat Germanidopropyldimonium
(supervising Rabbi) go to the plant to personally
Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Wheat
check the flavorings being used. In regard to Pesach,
Germ Oil, Wheat Protein, Wheat Sphingolipids.
it is also important to note that even within the
FROZEN VEGETABLES same company (Coke, Pepsi, etc.) any individual
There are many issues concerning the use of frozen bottling plant throughout the country may choose
vegetables for Pesach. Most large companies, such to use corn syrup as a sweetener. For this reason
as S&W, Green Giant and Bird’s Eye, purchase their as well, it is essential that a reliable Mashgiach
vegetables from many different processors. Due to be on the premises during production. There are
increased competition in this industry from Mexico thousands of flavorings used by the food industry,
and Guatemala, many packers are processing pasta not all of which are Kosher (let alone for Pesach).
and vegetables in the same blanching equipment Some, such as ambergris (from whale intestines)
when it is not being used for pure vegetables. This and civit absolute (from cats) are, of course, never10
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Kosher. Even if an individual knows that a soda is free of actual Chometz:
reliably certified Kosher for Pesach in one particular
Infant Formula - Alsoy, CVS, EnfaCare, Enfamil,
city, this does not mean that the same brand of soda
Enfapro, Giant, Heinz Nurture, Isomil, Mother’s
is Kosher elsewhere.
Choice, Nestle Good Start, Next Step, ProSobee,
Note: Commonly, Coke and others will be reliably Rite Aid, Safeway Select, Similac, Target, Walgreens,
certified for Pesach. The bottle, however, may list Wegmens’.
“corn syrup/sugar” as an ingredient. As long as the
Soy Milk - 365 Everyday Value (original, Light and
product bears a reliable Pesach certification, the
Unsweetened), Fit & Active, Hy-Vee, Market Basket
soda has been reformulated to meet all Pesach
(unsweetened), Meijer, Nature’s Place, Nature’s
concerns.
Promise Organic, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop.
Note: Coke is being produced for Pesach in
Almond Milk - 365 Everyday Value, Kroger, Market
California this year. Coke will be available in Boston,
Basket, Meijer, Nature’s Place, Ralphs, Shop Rite,
Baltimore-Washington, Miami and Atlanta as well.
Trader Joe’s.
All the Passover Coke items will be marked with
a distinctive yellow cap in addition to the O/UP Rice Milk - Original Clearly Organic, Harris Teeter,
symbol on the cap or shoulder of the bottle. Krasdale Organic, Meijer, Nature’s Promise, Rice
Dream (unsweetened only), Shop Rite.
EGGS
Note: all of the above are best in liquid form and
It is best to buy eggs that were laid before Pesach.
bought before Pesach.
This is due to the fact that chickens are usually given
feed which is Chometz. Therefore, there is a minhag OIL
(custom) not to eat eggs which were laid on Pesach. Oil from olives, palm, coconut and walnuts are
Note: eggs do not require a Hechscher. acceptable for Pesach with a proper Kosher for
MILK Pesach Hashgacha. This is because the fruits
they are extracted from is not kitniyos. Minchas
Due to the modern pasteurizing processes used in
Yitzchok (lll:138:2) suggests that cottonseed oil is
the milk industry, many nutrients are inadvertently
kitniyos, but in a subsequent teshuva (IV:113:3), he
removed.
reconsiders this position. In the U.S., cottonseed
Governmental regulations dictate that Vitamin oil is generally not considered to be kitniyos but in
D, and in some cases, Vitamin A be added to milk Eretz Yisroel there are those who refrain from using
before its sale. The amounts added are very minute. it.
Inasmuch as Vitamins A and D are often derived
Extra Virgin Olive Oil with reliable Hashgacha
from Chometz or kitniyos, and since mixtures of
(year-round) Is recommended for Pesach use, even
even small amounts of Chometz on Pesach are not
without special Pesach certification.
“batel” (annulled), we must be cautious concerning
milk which contains these additives. SUPERMARKETS
Another matter of concern is the processing One of the major conveniences that is enjoyed
equipment. Milk companies often produce in many parts of the United States, is being able
chocolate milk on the same equipment that they to shop in our large National supermarket chains
use for their plain “white” milk. The chocolate for Kosher items all year and in particular, for
milk may contain malt, which is made from grain. Pesach. Along with this convenience, however,
In order to avoid these problems, two steps are comes a responsibility to check well for the
necessary. First, it is necessary to make sure that the Pesach certification on each item we buy. It is not
dairy company whose milk we purchase for Pesach uncommon for non-Pesach items to be found on
processes only plain “white” milk and not chocolate the Pesach designated shelves.
milk. Secondly, the milk that we need for all of MARSHMALLOWS & GELATINS
Pesach must be bought before Pesach. By doing
so, the vitamins in the milk are deemed “batel” Although many “Kosher for Passover“ marshmallows
(annuled) from before Pesach (since Bitul works if are presumably made without Chometz ingredients,
the mixture occurs before Pesach), and therefore, nevertheless, they may contain an ingredient
may be used on Pesach. Whenever possible, which is highly controversial (for year round use),
certified Kosher for Passover milk is preferable. namely, gelatin. The main sources of gelatin are
cattle and hogs. The process of making gelatin is
MILK SUBSTITUTES as follows: the collagen in the bones and skins of
Many people i.e. infants, elderly, those who are the animals is converted by soaking 2” x 3” strips of
ill etc. often warrant consuming kitniyos but not hide in hydrochloric acid until it turns into ossein.
Chometz. The following products (partial list) are This is then soaked in lime for about a month. It is12
then washed in sulfuric acid to obtain the mean that milk from any Kosher species and meat
gelatin. from any Kosher species (i.e. beef mixed with cow’s
milk or goat’s milk etc.) are forbidden to: a) be
In 1912, Rav Chaim Ozer Grodzenski ZT”L sent a
cooked together, b) be eaten together, c) derive
response to the Royal Gelatin Company concerning
benefit or pleasure from them. These prohibitions
the methods of obtaining Kosher gelatin from
(from the Torah) do not apply to poultry or venison.
non Kosher hides. Additionally, in 1950, Rav Lazer
In order to avoid confusion, the Rabanan (Rabbis)
Silver vehemently opposed the hechsher on a
extended the prohibition of eating milk and meat
well known gelatin product. In 1966, Rav Moshe
together to include poultry and venison. However,
Feinstein ZT”L, and Rav Aaron Kotler ZT”L both
deriving benefit from poultry mixed with milk was
opposed all gelatins that were not obtained from
not included in this decree. Therefore, chicken with
a Kosher source. Kosher gelatin, from Kosher
whey, milk or cheese is permissible in pet food.
slaughtered animals, tends to be too expensive for
large companies to produce. This is the reason that Commonly, dog and cat foods contain milk and
the O/U, O/K, Star-K and other reliable certifying meat mixtures, and therefore, are forbidden to
agencies insist upon a gelatin substitute in products Jewish pet owners all year round. There is an
which would otherwise need gelatin. Marshmallows additional problem for a Jew who is a pet owner
are a prime example of such a product. Some during Pesach. The basis for this problem is that
acceptable substitutes for gelatin are: Japanese Chometz carries with it three “Isurim” (prohibitions)
gelatin, Japanese insinglass, agar agar, Chinese a) Hanaah (benefit), b) Ownership, c) Baal Yimatze
moss, Irish moss, carrageenan. Surprisingly, there is (it must be completely removed from a person’s
even one marshmallow product being sold which premises). A person who owns a pet is obligated
states “Kosher Beef Gelatin” which is produced to feed It in a timely manner, and due to the
from dried beef bones from India, which were not prohibition of deriving any pleasure or benefit
Kosher slaughtered. There is a new type of fish gel from Chometz, we are not permitted to use or
that is presently being used in pharmaceuticals and own pet food containing any type of Chometz on
some food products certified Kosher. Fortunately, Pesach. Therefore, it is important to be aware of
a truly reliable certified Kosher gelatin obtained the prevalent use of the five grains: wheat (germ,
from Glatt Kosher hides is being produced under cracked, flour, gluten, ground, grouts, middlings,
the supervision of the O/U. This gelatin is used by starch), rye, barley (cracked flour), oats (flour,
Tzali’s, Golden Fluff, Manischewitz and Granny’s grouts, hulled) & spelt in dog and cat foods today.
marshmallow brands. . Other Chometz ingredients are Brewer’s Yeast,
Gluten, Malt, Pasta, Starch and Xanthan Gum.
Today, 90% of gelatin produced in the U.S. is made
Almost all dry pet foods list wheat or oats as their
from the skin or hides of pigs, since It is much
first ingredient. This is true for fish food and bird
cheaper than making gelatin from cow bones.
foods as well.
Fish gelatin, therefore is the most commonly-used
Kosher gelatin in modern times. The Gemorah Note: Only clay or wood-based Kitty Litter may be
Pesachim 76b says that it is dangerous to eat meat used on Pesach, as others may contain Chometz.
and fish together. Nevertheless, many Poskim allow
Additional Animal-Related Concern: Often the
fish marshmallows with meat since the amount of
products that one may purchase at a local zoo to
gelatin (fish based) is very little and considered to
feed the animals contain Chometz and should not
be “Batel”. Therefore, it is common today to find
be purchased or fed to the animals on Pesach.
Kosher Marshmallows with Kosher “fish” gelatin,
under reliable Hashgachas. CAT FOOD
Blue Wilderness Grain Free (dry): Adult (duck,
PET FOOD indoor chicken, rabbit, red meat, salmon, trout,
One of the many challenges of Pesach is finding weight control), Kitten (chicken)
Halachically permissible pet food. There are two Evanger’s: When bearing cRc Passover approval.
separate Kashrus issues about which one should be
aware. One is related specifically to Pesach, and the Friskies (canned): Pate chicken and tuna dinner,
other related to the rest of the year as well. The year pate classic seafood entrée, pate country style
round problem concerns the mixing of milk and dinner, pate mariners catch, pate salmon dinner
meat. It says three times in the Torah “Lo Sevashel Kirkland: (Costco) (dry): Healthy weight Indoor
Gedee Bachalev Imo”. Literally, this is a prohibition adult, maintenance chicken & rice, Natures Domain
against cooking milk and meat together. However, salmon meal & sweet potato.
from the fact that the Torah states this three times,
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(dry): Adult (healthy weight, real chicken), common to add grains) or dry dog approved dog
Healthy senior food. They also enjoy safflower seeds and sunflower
seeds.
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free (canned):
Chicken casserole, chicken divan, salmon pate, tuna Smaller birds can also have pure alfalfa pellets, crush
pate. before feeding
Wellness Core Grain Free (dry): Adult, Indoor, kitten, One can supplement with cottage cheese, rice cakes
original (birds like these), small pieces of lean meat, matzah,
berries, grapes, eggs, canned baby fruits. All large
Wellness Core Grain-Free Classic Pate (canned):
food should be shredded before feeding to birds.
Indoor, kitten, whitefish & salmon & herring.
And these items should be given sparingly.
DOG FOOD
For minerals, can only have oyster shells (calcium) or
Alpo Chop House (canned): Filet mignon and mineral block, such as Kaytee Tropical Fruit Mineral
bacon flavors cooked in savory juices, prime rib Block Treat.
flavor cooked in savory juices, roasted chicken and
Canaries may be fed canary grass seed and rape
top sirloin flavors cooked in savory juices, T-Bone
seed.
steak and ribeye flavors cooked in savory juices.
HAMSTERS, GUINEA PIGS, GERBILS &
Blue Wilderness Grain Free (dry): Adult chicken
RABBITS
recipe, adult duck recipe, adult salmon recipe,
puppy chicken recipe, senior chicken recipe, small It is best to feed pure alfalfa pellets to these animals.
breed adult chicken recipe. Make sure the pellets are pure alfalfa since it is
common to add grains. Dried alfalfa may also be
Blue Wilderness Grain Free (canned): Duck &
given.
chicken grill, salmon & chicken grill, turkey &
chicken grill. One can also supplement with mixture of cut-up
fruits and vegetables such as: carrots, broccoli,
Evangers: When bearing cRc Passover approval.
apples, melon, kale, parsley, oranges, celery, dry
Mighty Dog: canned - no gravy): Chicken egg & corn, sunflower seeds and cabbage. One can also
bacon country platter, chicken & smoked bacon give Matzah. If the animal is not used to eating any
combo, hearty beef dinner, with lamb and rice. of these Items, give sparingly.
Wellness Core Grain Free (dry): Ocean, original, Guinea pigs, rabbits & chinchillas especially will
reduced fat, small breed. benefit from greens, oranges, Timothy hay, grapes,
Wellness Core Grain Free (canned): Beef & venison apples and melons. Guinea pigs will particularly
& lamb, puppy, turkey & chicken liver & turkey liver, benefit from kale, parsley and oranges.
whitefish & salmon & herring Hamsters especially will benefit from sunflower
Wellness Core Grain Free Ninety five percent seeds, potatoes, small amounts of greens and
(canned): Beef with carrots, chicken with broccoli, vegetables. You can also supplement with grapes,
turkey with spinach. apples, melon and oranges. Give sparingly, if animal
is not accustomed to these foods.
FISH FOOD
Guinea pigs need vitamin C added to their diet.
Fish food and vacation blocks often contain
chometz. The following are acceptable fish food for Mice and rats will eat sunflower seeds, greens,
Pesach: vegetables and potatoes.
Zoo Med Laboratories Giant Plankton Banquet Block Gerbils enjoy eating millet, sunflower seeds and
Feeder and Tetra Tropical Slow Release Gel Feeders safflower seeds.
(Tetra Weekend 5 days and Tetra Vacation 14 days). MORE PET FOOD INFORMATION
Goldfish and tropical fish can be fed the following
Mixes sold in stores often contain chometz. It is
(provided they do not contain fillers): Tubular
advisable for pet owners to slowly wean their pets
worms, frozen brine shrimp and freeze dried worms.
off their regular chometz pet food diet. This is best
BIRDS accomplished by mixing regular and Pesach food
(Parrots, Parakeets, Cocktiels, Canaries and Macaws) between one and two weeks before Pesach before
switching completely to Pesach food. The ratio of
Millet, canary grass seed and sorghum as main diet. regular and Pesach food should be changed slowly
Peanuts, sunflower seeds and safflower seeds to get the animal used to the new diet. Check with
you vet before changing your pet’s diet.
Larger birds such as parrots can eat pure alfalfa15
Also, pure Timothy Hay is NOT chometz. Best, EnfaCare, Enfamil, Gerber Good
Start, Giant, Heinz Nurture, Isomil, Meijer,
Note: One may shop at Petco and Petsmart stores
Mother’s Choice, Next Step, Prosobee, Similac, Stop
immediately after Pesach.
& Shop, Target, Walgreens, Wegmans
ITEMS THAT MAY BE Baby food - Gerber (O/U): Carrots, Squash. For
those permitted Kitniyos: Green Beans, Peas
USED WITHOUT PESACH
Baby Oil - All pure
CERTIFICATION Baby Ointment - All (according to the O/U)
(FOR 5779-2019) Baby Medicine - Pedialyte, Pedia-Sure, Tempra
Abdominal Discomfort - Alka - Seltzer,Gelusil Drops & Tablets
tablets, Metamucil (original texture regular flavor
Baby Powder - All pure Talcum Powders (such
- powder only, not wafers or Fibar), Phillips Milk of
as Johnsons) - Any not listing oat flour as an
Magnesia (unflavored), Di-Gel (Kitiniyos), Pepcid,
ingredient.
Pepto Bismol, Rolaids (animal glycerin and Kitniyos),
Bicarbonate of Soda, Zantac(not liquid), Imodium, Baby Wipes - All without alcohol (such as Johnson’s
Gas-X Baby Washcloth)
Agave - Health Garden Organic Raw Agave Baby Carrots - see vegetables
Sweetener (O/K) Bags (paper and plastic) - All
Air Freshener - All Baking Soda (NOT Baking Powder) - All pure
Alcohol - All Isopropyl bicarbonate
Alcoholic Beverages - Vinprom-Troyan Brandy - Baking Pans (aluminum) - All uncoated without
apple, apricot, pear and plum (Star-K) release agent
Almond Milk Original - (Kitniyos - To be used only Balloons - Without any powder
for the infirm and children who need an alternative Band Aids - All (including medicated)
to standard milk on Pesach. Utensils used for
this product should be washed separately) 365 Bleach - All
Everyday Value (O/U), Almond Breeze Original & Bird Food - (see above “Pet Food” section)
Unsweetened (O/U), Almondsense (O/U), Essential
Everyday (O/U), FredMeyer (O/U), Fresh & Easy Blush (make up) - All powdered
(O/U), Friendly Farms (O/U), Full Circle (O/U), H-E-B Body Wash - All
(O/U), Hy-Vee (O/U), Laura Lynn (O/U), Market
Basket (O/U), Meijer (O/U), Natural Direction (O/U), Boric Acid - All
Nature’s Place (O/U), Price Chopper (O/U), Roundy’s Bowl and Tub Cleaners - All
(O/U), Shop Rite (O/U), Silk (O/U), So Delicious
Unsweetened (O/U), Sunnyside Farms (O/U), Tree of Breath Strips - Require Kosher for Pesach
Life (O/U), Winn-Dixie (O/U). certification - Kitniyos
Almond Flour: Blue Diamond Growers Fine and Buckwheat Airline Pillows - Kitniyos, not Chometz
X-Fine Blanched and Natural Almond Flour (O/K) Candles - All pure unscented
Aluminum Foil and Pans - All uncoated without Cat Food - see Pet Food article.
release agent
Cardboard - All
Ant & Roach Spray - All
Carpet Cleaners - All
Antacid - Tums (Kitniyos), Zantac, Pepcid, Rolaids
(contains animal glycerin and Kitniyos) Charcoal Briquettes - (for a barbeque) - All
(including flavored)
Ammonia - All
Cheesecloths - All
Aluminum Disposable Containers - All uncoated
without release agent Chia Seeds - Any raw without additives (check seeds
before Pesach for any other grain that may be mixed
Baby Formula - (should be prepared in separate in). Navitas (Earth K) is one example
utensils, away from Pesach kitchen area, as they
contain Kitniyos) 365 Everyday Value, Ameribella, Cleansers - All (i.e. Ajax, Bab-O, Fantastic,)
American’s Choice For Baby, Babies R Us, Baby Cocoa Powder - All pure unsweetened cocoa
Basics, Baby’s Choice, Carnation Alsoy, CVS, Earth’s (domestically produced), except for Hershey’s16
Special Dark Cocoa Folgers (O/U), Folgers Instant Coffee Crystal Sticks
Classic Roast Decaf 6 - .42 oz Packets (O/U), Folgers
Coconut Aminos/Crystal - Coconut Secret (Star-K)
Instant Decaf Coffee Crystal Sticks Classic Roast
Coconut Chips/Flakes - Aunt Patty’s (Star-K), 6 - 12 g Packets (O/U), King David (KSA), National
Cocozia (Star-K), Epicurex (Star-K), Trader Joes Flakes Brands (Star-K), White House/Pinnacle (O/U),
& Chips (unsweetened) Perugina Caffe, Peet’s (KSA – French Roast, Holiday
Coconut Cream - Trader Joes Blend, House Blend, Major Dickasons Blend, Mocca
Jave, Sumatra), Superior, White House/Pinnacle
Coconut Crystals - Coconut Secret (Star-K) (O/U)
Coconut Flour - Coconut Secrets (Star-K), Coffee K-cups - Follows general rules of all coffee.
Cocozia (Star-K), Epicurex (Star-K), Trader Joes Some examples: Barista Prima Coffeehouse
(unsweetened) Colombia (O/U), Caribou Colombia, Mahogany,
Coconut Milk - Requires Hashgacha for Pesach. But, Obsidian & Sumatra K-Cup - unflavored, not decaf
for the infirm and children who need an alternative (O/U), Coffee People 100% Colombian, & Morning
to regular milk on Pesach if Coconut Milk with Blend - Unflavored and not decaf (O/U), Dunkin’
Hashgacha is unavailable the following may be Donuts (with O/U symbol only), Eight O’clock
used: Coconut Dream Original Variety (O/U), Trader (with O/U symbol only), Green Mountain Vista
Joes (reduced fat and regular) 44N, Holiday Blend, Breakfast Blend, Dark Magic
& Guatemalan Huehuetenango (O/U), Hanna K
Coconut Oil (see “oils”) (with O/U symbol only), Newman’s Own Organic
(O/U), Peet’s Big Bang, Holiday Blend, Nicaragua
Coconut Sugar/Nectar - Coconut Secrets Crystals Adelante & Yosemite Organic - unflavored not
(Star-K) Health Garden (O/U), Navitas (Earth K), decaf (O/U), Private Selection (with O/U only),
Sweet Tree (Earth K) Seattle’s Best (with O/U symbol only), Seattle’s Best
Coconut Vinegar - Coconut Secret (Star-K) Coffee Portside Blend & Post Alley (O/U), Starbucks
regular (with O/U symbol only) i.e. Breakfast Blend,
Coffee ( Caffeinated Ground, Beans & Instant) Timothy’s World Coffee Salvador, Breakfast Blend,
- All unflavored pure coffee, NOT decaffeinated Morning Blend, Tully’s Breakfast Blend, Colombia,
unless otherwise indicated: Some examples are: Hawaiian Blend, Kona Blend & Italian Roast K-Cup
Ambiance (O/U), Better Value, Brooklyn Roasting - unflavored, not decaf (O/U) Note: A dedicated-for-
Co. (Peru, Rwanda, Guatemala, Brazil) (O/U), Chase Pesach coffee brewing machine is necessary.
& Sanborn, Chef’s Quality (O/U), Chock Full O’Nuts,
Coffee Direct (O/U), Compass Sumatran (O/U), Coffee Nespresso Capsules - This product is under
Cosmopolitan, Dunkin Donuts - Regular Ground Basel Kosher Commission (Rabbi Levinger) year-
(O/U), El Dorado, Ellis (O/U), Folgers Traditional Roast round and does NOT require a special certification
Instant 4 oz. (O/U), Folgers Freeze Dried Instant 3 for Pesach. This product-line includes Nespresso
oz. (O/U), Folgers Colombian Instant 4 0z. & 8 oz. Classic (NC) Range, Nespresso Professional (NP)
(O/U), Folgers Traditional Roast Instant 8 oz. (O/U), Range and Nespresso Vertuo
Folgers Instant Green Mountain (O/U), Folgers Coffee (instant/freeze dried, regular unflavored,
Instant Coffee Crystal Sticks Classic Roast 7 - 14 g. not Decaf or Chicory) Folgers (O/U), Nescafe Tasters
Packets (O/U), Guara Ground Coffee (O/U), Hena, Choice, National Brands (Star-K), Starbucks Via (O/U)
Hill Bros., Kimbo, Lavazza (O/U), Luzianne (O/U),
Mr. Coffee (O/U), Marques de Paiva (O/U), Meijer Coffee (Iced/Cold Brew) - Dunkin Donuts Dark
Colombian (O/U), Melitta (O/U), Nature’s Promise Roast Iced Coffee (O/U)
(Star-K), Nescafe Taster’s Choice Freeze Dried INstant Coffee Filter - All unflavored
(O/U), Parker House/Pinnacle (Star-K), Peet’s,
Premium (O/U), Price Chopper (Star-K), Princesa, Cold Medication - Children’s Cold Tylenol, Excedrin
RT (O/U), Shoprite (Star-K), Shurfine (Topco) (O/U), Sinus, Vicks Nyquil & Dayquil Cold/Flu, Vicks 44
Sul De Minas (O/U), Supervalu (O/U), Trader Joe’s (including 44D, 44E, 44M), Chapstick Cold Sore
(Star-K), Taster’s Choice (O/U), Trader Joe’s Organic Therapy, Triaminic - HCTZ, Blistex, Neosporin,
Bolovian & Café Pajaro Coffee (O/U), Tully’s Coffee Claritin, Afrin Nasal Spray
Kenya (O/U), Via (O/U), W.B. Law & Son Guatemala Conditioners - All
Coffee (O/U), Wawa Kona Coffee (O/U), Weis (Star-K),
Wegmans, White House/Pinnacle (Star-K), White Contact Lens Fluid - All
Rose (O/U), Winn-Dixie Breakfast Blend (O/U) Cooking Spray - Pompeian Avocado & Grapeseed
Coffee (Ground/Instant - Decaf Unflavored) - Ellis Oil (Star-K)
(O/U), Folgers Plain and French Roast (O/U), Hena Copper Cleaner - All (i.e. Hagerty (O/U) etc.)
(O/U), Brooklyn Coffee House - Peruvian (O/U),
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