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Passover - Pesach aPril 2018 - NisaN 5778
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sell their Chometz for Pesach, but
Chometz on Pesach ................................................................................ 3
prefer to dispose of it instead. The
Kitniyos & Matzo Ashira ......................................................................... 3 following are actual Chometz: bread,
Bitul of Chometz ...................................................................................... 4 cake, cereal made from wheat, oats
Consumption of Chometz..................................................................... 5 or barley, cookies, farfel mix, some
licorice, pasta, pretzels, rolled oats,
Selling Of Chometz ................................................................................. 5 wheat gluten, wheat protein. Some
Chometz She’avar Alav Hapesach ....................................................... 5 have the same custom concerning
Kashering Utensils .................................................................................. 6 beer and whiskey.
Erev Pesach ............................................................................................... 7
Fast of the First Born .............................................................................. 7 STANDARDS OF KASHRUS
Eating on Erev Pesach ............................................................................ 7
With over 1,000 Kosher certifying
Selected Laws & Customs ...................................................................... 7 agencies and individuals competing
The Seder Plate ...................................................................................... 7 in the Kosher certifying business,
Mitzvos at the Seder .............................................................................. 7 it is expected that standards will
vary. While most keep to a basic
Medicine .................................................................................................. 7 acceptable standard, some do not.
Internet Sites ........................................................................................10 We still see gelatin from non- Kosher
Pet Foods ...............................................................................................12 animals being used, (often listed
Items that may be used without Passover Certification ............. 14 as “k-Gelatin”), corn syrup as an
ingredient in Passover products
Items that are reliably certified for Passover ................................. 21 (with a long reference attempting to
Products to be cautious of for Pesach use ...................................... 29 legitimize it), carmine (from bugs)
New Products for Pesach .................................................................... 31 used as red coloring, as well as many
other questionable ingredients.
Alerts ....................................................................................................... 36
With the vast number of products
Times to Remember ............................................................................38 being certified by reliable agencies
and individuals, it would seem to
CHOMETZ ON PESACH
be much less tempting to allow for these lenient
Chometz is any substance that contains leavening opinions to lessen our observance of Pesach.
from one of five cereal grains (wheat, barley, oats, Additionally, some establishments only offer “Kosher
spelt, or rye) caused by its prolonged contact with style” products for Pesach, while the lenient word
water or other liquids. It is important to note that “style” is missed by many. Some food establishments
Chometz/Se”or does NOT translate into “yeast”. It offer a Passover taco bar, ham on Matzah special
refers to leavening: namely self-rising from a sour- and Passover “challah”, among other things. The only
dough starter type of process. The prohibition of protection as far as the government is concerned
Chometz on Pesach includes “Chometz Gomur” is from Assembly Bill 295, section 1329.29, passed
(unadulterated Chometz) and “Ta‘aruvas Chometz” in March of 1993. It states: “No person shall do any
(a mixture containing real Chometz). There are three of the following: Make any direct statement, either
areas with which we must be concerned when orally or in writing, display the words “Kosher”,
evaluating Chometz. First, there is “Isur Hana’ah”. “Kosher style”, “Kosher type”, “Kosher for Passover”,
This means that one may not derive any pleasure “Jewish”, or “Hebrew” in any language or display
or benefit whatsoever from Chometz (e.g. feeding any insignia, six pointed star, or other mark that
Chometz to one’s pets, etc.). Secondly, a Jew may might reasonably be calculated to deceive or lead a
not own Chometz. This prohibition extends to reasonable person to believe a product is “Kosher”
possession of Chometz anywhere in the world (such or sanctioned by Orthodox Hebrew religious
as in a boat, office, mountain retreat, etc.). Thirdly, requirements, if it is not”. Obviously one needs to be
there is a prohibition against having Chometz in vigilant in carefully watching for proper certification.
one’s possession. One must be careful to remove all
Chometz, not sold, from their premises. Chometz
that was sold should, preferably, be stored in KITNIYOS
an inaccessible area. Jews may not leave unsold
Due to the stringency of the prohibition of not
Chometz in their possession on Pesach, even if they
eating Chometz on Pesach, Ashkenazic Jews, as
do not intend to use it. One should be careful not to
well as many Sephardim, have developed a custom
send a package which contains Chometz too close
not to eat kitniyos (legumes) on Pesach other than
to Pesach, as it may arrive during Pesach. Due to the
for infants and under other special circumstances
severity of Chometz many have the custom to not
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provided that the foods are prepared in other grains.
separate utensils. Kitniyos includes beans,
GOING AWAY FOR PESACH
soy, rice, peas, and corn among others: (see below).
Sephardim, whose minhag (custom) permits them One must sell his/her Chometz regardless of where
to eat rice on Pesach, must be careful to determine they are for Pesach. This is the case even if one left
that the rice is additive-free. Many Sephardim have home 30 days before Pesach and no one will be in
the minhag to check the rice three times, as well the house during Pesach. It is necessary to inform
as to check for other grains that may be mixed the Rabbi selling your Chometz as to the location of
in. In any case, open bins in stores should not be the Chometz and to your location during Pesach so
used. This year, the Star-K Kashrus organization that he can know the proper time zones of selling
is certifying Carolina Mehadrin Rice for use for and buying back the Chometz for you.
Sephardim on Pesach. If a person leaves home before Pesach, within 30
Ashkenazim refrain from eating peanuts as well. days of Pesach, the night before his/her departure
However, this restriction regarding peanuts may should do a regular Bedikas Chometz without a
not include peanut oil (according to the opinion of Bracha and recite “Kol Chamira” for the Chometz
Rav Moshe Feinstein ZT”L.) Legumes are permitted found in the house. Note: Kol Chamira should
for some Sephardic Jews who, for various historical always be said in a language that one understands,
reasons, did not adopt this custom of refraining as this is not a Tefilla, but a declaration. The
from kitniyos consumption on Pesach. A reliable alternative to an early Bedika is to appoint a
source of acceptable products following this Shaliach (messenger) to do a regular Bedikas
Sephardic custom is the Sephardi division of the Chometz with a Bracha on the proper night of
J.S.O.R. at (732) 531-4872 or WWW.JSOR.ORG (be Bedikas Chometz.
aware that a number of lists exist for Sephardim that A guest in a hotel, who is in the hotel on the night
are extremely misleading and erroneous). of Bedikas Chometz should conduct themselves as
For this reason the Kosher consumer is confronted they would at home, performing a full Bedika with a
every year around Pesach time with a confusing Bracha. It is the minhag to carefully put out pieces
array of Kosher certifications found on candy, jam, of Chometz before beginning the Bedika.
mustard and other products containing legumes. In It is preferable to empty a stocked hotel fridge of
reality, these products are edible on Pesach by only beer, cookies etc. before Pesach begins. If this is not
certain groups of Jews. Many, but not all, will state possible, minimally, the fridge should be taped or
“Leochlei Kitniyos - only for those who eat kitniyos”. locked shut.
Some examples of this are sunflower seeds, canned
vegetables, halva etc. Every Jew, however, is A guest for Pesach at a relative’s house should hear
permitted to derive benefit from kitniyos (such as the Bracha from the owner of the house and then
pet food, glue, baby formula etc.). make his/her own Bedika in their room.
The following are considered kitniyos or treated as BITUL (ANNULMENT) OF CHOMETZ
kitniyos according to many opinions: During the year, any non - Kosher ingredients which
Alfalfa Sprouts, Anise, Ascorbic Acid (May be are inadvertently mixed with Kosher ingredients
Chometz), Asparatame (Nutrasweet), Beans, may be Halachically (according to Jewish law) fit
Black Eyed Peas, Buckwheat, Calcium Ascorbate, to eat. The reason for this leniency is that they are
Canola Oil, Caraway, Citric Acid (May be Chometz), declared “Batel Beshishim” (annulled in sixty i.e.
Chickpeas, Confectioners’ Sugar with corn starch, the Kosher food is at least sixty times greater than
Coriander, Corn, Corn Syrup, Cumin, Dextrose, the non-Kosher, thus making the non-Kosher food
Fennel, Fenugreek, Flax Seeds, Hemp, Hydrolyzed annulled). This rule is true regarding Chometz on
Vegetable Oil, Kasha, Kimmel, Lecithin, Lentils, Pesach only if the mixture was made before Pesach.
Licorice, Lucerne, Lupine, Malto Dextrins (Chometz During Pesach, the laws of “bitul” are not applicable.
or kitnios-derived), Millet, MSG, Mustard, Peanuts, In other words, during the week of Pesach, if even
Poly-sorbates (May be Chometz), Popcorn, Poppy a tiny amount of Chometz falls into a large amount
Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Rice (Vitamins added may of “Kosher for Pesach” food, it renders the food, as
be Chometz), Sesame Seeds, Snow Peas, Sodium well as the pot, unfit for use on Pesach. As in all such
Citrate (May be Chometz), Sodium Erythorbate Halachic questions, a competent Rav should be
(May be Chometz), Sorbitol (Could be Chometz consulted.
if outside the U.S.), Soy Oil, Corn Oil, Soy, String Note: Lactaid drops may contain Chometz.
Beans, Sunflower Seeds, Tofu (from soy), Vitamin C Therefore, they should be added to milk before
(may be Chometz), Wild Rice, Xanthan gum (May Pesach to have the Chometz annulled in sixty times
be Chometz). NOTE: Flax seed, chia and Hemp seed the amount of milk, applesauce etc.
are not kitniyos and can be used after checking for
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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
Chometz to a non- Jew before Pesach. One must sell
Chometz which is in their regular home, vacation vitamins containing Chometz.
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 stores
into an agreement with the non-Jew for the sale of
immediately after Pesach:
this Chometz. The Chometz that has been sold must
be placed in an area which is completely sealed off, 7-Eleven Gelson’s Sam’s Club
and must remain there throughout the holiday of 99 cent store Jetro/ Smart & Final
Albertsons Restaurant Smith’s
Pesach. One must be careful to inform the Rabbi if Depot
they intend to be in a different time zone for Pesach. BevMo Jon’s Target (in
They do not want to have their Chometz bought Big Lots California)
K-Mart Trader Joe’s,
back if it is still Pesach where they are (i.e. overseas, Bristol Farms Nuts & More Vons / Pavilions
etc.) If one leaves home within 30 days of Pesach Coffee Bean
and will not return before Pesach, they should Petco Walgreens
Costco Petsmart
either check for Chometz the night before they Walmart
CVS Ralphs/Kroger
leave or appoint someone to check for them on the Wine & Liquor
Dollar Tree
regular night of B’dikas Chometz. If the checking Rite Aid Depot
is done before the bdikah night one does not say Erewhon Sadaf Whole Foods
a Bracha. A person can sell all the Chometz in their Food4Les Safeway
home before leaving and check only one room for
Chometz. Regardless, a person needs to say the
and all reliably Kosher certified stores are fine to
Bittul (annulment) of Chometz at its regular time of
shop in for Chometz after Pesach. Reliably certified
Erev Pesach.
Kosher stores all sell their Chometz before Pesach.
CHOMETZ SHE’AVAR ALAV HAPESACH Note: Rabbi Elmaliach, the Rabbi in charge of
(BUYING CHOMETZ AFTER PESACH) Kashrus at Ben Gurion airport, reports that the
stores at area D7 in the airport are clear of Chometz
Due to the severity of the “Issur” (prohibition) of
She’avar Olav Hapesach. There is a restaurant in
Chometz, Chazal reinforced the sale of Chometz
the Ben Gurion airport called “Aroma Espresso
with a fine. This fine was levied on any Jews who
Bar”, under Chug Chosom Sofer Hashgacha and it
kept Chometz in their possession or ownership
is fine to eat there after Pesach. The other stores
during Pesach. This is called “Chometz She’avar
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in other areas of the airport, had their special solution, such as “Easy Off” and not used for
Chometz sold but were open on Pesach 24 hours. After this time, it should be turned on to
and continued to sell Chometz during Pesach. Some the maximum setting for one hour. This will Kasher
poskim allow purchases from such establishments the oven, but not the broiler.
after Pesach, while some do not.
The broiler pan cannot be Kashered, therefore, it
(See AKO whiskey alert in the “alerts” section} is usually not used for Pesach. If the broiler pan is
replaced, the broiler can be Kashered in a similar
KASHERING (MAKING UTENSILS KOSHER)
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
A barbecue must be Kashered with “Libun Gamur”
be Kashered (such as formica and ceramic tiles
which includes torching any surface that food
etc.) should first be cleaned thoroughly and then
comes in contact with, in addition to cleaning and
covered with non absorbent material (i.e. contact
burning out the rest of the barbecue. In addition,
paper, cardboard or multiple layers of aluminum
the coals or lava rock should be replaced. Often, it is
foil).
more practical to purchase a new one for Pesach.
The different levels of Kashering are:
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
pot for 24 hours, after which time it should be filled
Gas grates should be put in the oven for Kashering with water and then be brought to a boil. A glowing
or torched. hot item, such as a rock, should then be placed
Glass-top stoves can be Kashered in the area of inside, allowing the hot water to spill over the sides.
the burners. They should be turned to high for 15 Braces, bite plates and retainers should be brushed
minutes. The areas in between cannot be Kashered. thoroughly before Pesach.
Some find it practical to change the entire glass top
for Pesach. Countertops that cannot be Kashered: Formica,
Silestone, Composite Stone and Corian counter
A non self-cleaning oven should be cleaned with a tops may NOT be Kashered for Pesach, and
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therefore, should be covered. morning and eat at the meal following it.
This meal is called a Seudas Mitzvah. It is
Caesarstone countertops may NOT be Kashered
generally held right after Davening.
for Pesach according to many opinions, as they are
composed of only 93% stone. Biur Chometz: The burning of the Chometz left in
one’s possession, including the Chometz found the
Countertops that may be Kashered: Granite,
previous night, must be burned by the end of the
Marble, metal, stone, or Stainless Steel counter
fifth hour on Monday morning (3/30). Please see
tops may be Kashered by pouring boiling hot
time chart for the exact latest time.
water (not steam) on them (Eirui). wood can be
kashered with sanding. Selling of the Chometz: This must be done by
Monday morning 3/30, no later than the time of Biur
The following materials are subject to differing
Chometz
opinions if they can be Kashered: China, Corelle,
Corian, Cork, Corningware, Duralex, Earthware, EATING ON EREV PESACH
Enamel Coated Formica, Melmac, Nylon, Plastic,
Consumption of Chometz is prohibited on Erev
Porcelain, Pyrex, Synthetic Rubber, Teflon Coating.
Pesach, from a third of the day and after- this is
Some of the above are agreed upon that they
usually counted four proportional hours from
cannot be kashered. Ask your local rabbi.
daybreak (see times to remember). It is also
Note: Steam cleaners often may not be forbidden to eat Matzo or anything baked with
used for Kashering purposes, as Kashering must Matzo on Erev Pesach. This prohibition includes
be done with boiling water (212F).as steam in egg Matzoh. This is in order to ensure that one will
insufficient. eat the Matzo at the Seder with a “hearty appetite”.
This prohibition includes cakes and cookies made
Water filter - change the filter.
from matzo meal. However, cooked Matzo products,
such as knaidlach (Matzo balls) are permitted. Non-
Kitchen Items that may not be Gebrochts products are suitable for this time period.
kashered: All foods should only be eaten in moderation from
the ninth hour in the day and on in order to have
Arcolac Plastic an appetite for the Seder. Imitation Matzo made
Bread Machines Porcelain from Tapioca and Potato ingredients is fine for Erev
China Porcelain Enameled Pesach.
Pots
Collanders (plastic) SELECTED LAWS & CUSTOMS
Pyrex
Corelle
Sandwich Maker One should prepare everything (for the first Seder)
Corning Ware on Erev Pesach in order that the Seder should begin
Silverstone
Crockpots immediately upon arriving from Shul. This includes
Stoneware setting the table, etc. It is a custom that pillows
Graters (any)
Synthetic Rubber should be prepared for leaning on during the Seder.
Knives with Plastic
Handles Teflon Women are not required to lean, however, male
Melmac Toaster/Toaster Oven children are. It is also a custom among some that
the head of the household wears a Kittel during the
Mixers Waffle Iron
Seder. In most places, the custom is that only the
Pasta Maker head of the household has a Seder plate and the
three Matzos. Some, however, have a Seder plate
These items should be washed thoroughly and be
and Matzos for each man present at the Seder.
put away in a completely sealed off area until after
When only the head of the household has a Seder
Pesach.
plate, he must provide for everyone at the Seder
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
required amounts during the Seder, additional
Bedikas Chometz: The search begins Sunday night, Matzo, Marror and wine should be placed on the
3/29. Many have the Minhag to place ten pieces of table for supplementary use.
bread or crackers in a bag out before the 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
Monday, 3/30. of Marror) that was soaked for 24 hours or
longer. Soaking this long is called pickling and is
Siyum: Males who are first born and do not wish Halachically considered cooking. One may only use
to fast on Monday should attend a Siyum in the
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uncooked vegetables for Marror. (Do not been many opinions given as to the merits of hand
lean when eating Marror.) versus machine Matzoh. Most use either one with
proper Hashgocho.
CHAROSES can be made of ground apples, pears,
pomegranates, dates, figs, walnuts, almonds, ginger Shmurah Matzo has been watched in most cases
and cinnamon, to which wine is added. Recipes may from the time of cutting of the wheat to protect
vary according to tradition. from unwanted moisture, which may make it rise.
KARPAS is any vegetable upon which a Brocho of Eighteen minute Matzo is run on machines that are
“HaAdama” is made, that may be dipped in salt cleaned every 18 minutes to prevent any possibility
water or vinegar, and that may be used on Pesach. of the dough rising.
Parsley, celery, and potatoes are often used as
Regular Pesach Matzo has been baked on a
Karpas.
machine in under 18 minutes, but the machine will
ZROA is a piece of meat which is roasted over the run all day without cleaning in between runs.
fire. Most people use a chicken neck or wing for this
Matzo Ashira is any Matzo that contains products
purpose.
other than flour and water, such as grape juice or
BAITZA is an ordinary hard boiled or roasted egg. apple juice. The consumption of Matzo Ashira is
If one forgot to roast the Zroa or Baitza on Erev prohibited for most people throughout Pesach.
Pesach, and had to do it at night, he must eat the Included in this category are: Matzo which was
egg before sunset of the next day. kneaded with fruit juice, egg matzo, tea matzo,
honey and spice Matzo and some chocolate covered
Matzo. However, this prohibition does not apply to
THE ARBA KOSOS (FOUR CUPS OF WINE) infants or people who are ill. When in doubt, consult
It is preferable that the wine used at the Seder be your Rabbi.
red in color. For those who cannot drink wine, grape Even one who is allowed to eat Matzo Ashira,
juice may be used (consult your Rabbi). If one must cannot fulfill their Mitzvah of Achilas Matzo (eating
drink grape juice the 64 oz glass bottles that say on Matzo) with it.
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
Each cup of wine should contain at least 3.3 fluid time one does not wish to consume actual grain-
ounces. It is preferable to drink the entire cup, or based Matzo (it is also a wonderful imitation Matzo
at least half of it, for each of the four cups. Due to that can be eaten out of a Sukkah since it is not real
this one should not use a very large cup as this will Matzo). Obviously, this product cannot be used as a
necessitate drinking a large amount for each cup. substitute at any time for real Matzo.
Men must consume all cups of wine while reclining For people allergic to wheat, Oat or Spelt Shmura
on their left side. If one drank either of the first two Matzah may often be purchased at your local
cups without reclining, he must drink again without Kosher markets. Check with them for availability.
a Brocho. You may also contact the Lakewood Matzoh Bakery
Note: Many Kosher wines (and some brands of at (732) 364-8757. For more information about
grape juice in the 64oz. bottles) are not cooked Oat Matzos one may look on the website www.
and state “Non-Mevushal.” Therefore, care must be Glutenfreeoatmatzos.com.
taken as to who handles them. (Most bottles that MEDICINE
are cooked say “Mevushal” in English or Hebrew on
Most prescriptions can be filled with Kosher for
the label).
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 for
acceptable. Over the past many decades there have those who must take medicine on Pesach.
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1. If one suffers from an illness through which one’s thus making the machinery Halachically
life may become endangered, one may eat Chometz unacceptable for Pesach use. However,
on Pesach and may use any medication needed some companies use steam blanchers, which are
to avoid a life-threatening situation. This Chometz not usable for pasta. Bodek, Garden Pure, as well
should be owned by a non- Jew. as others carry many frozen vegetables which are
certified for Pesach.
2. If someone is ill, but his life is not endangered,
he may not eat Chometz on Pesach. However, FRESH VEGETABLES
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
3. Generally speaking, cough syrups and other liquid year. This is a particular concern for many who
medicines may contain grain alcohol, and may not use romaine lettuce for the Mitzvah of Marror. To
be used on Pesach. When one must take medicine avoid this problem, some choose to use romaine
during Pesach, his/her doctor should be asked to stalks only, which are easier to rinse and check for
prescribe medicine without alcohol or capsules. insects. There are romaine lettuce stalks and other
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.
koshervitamins.com. SODA
TOILETRIES When determining whether a type of soda
is Kosher for Pesach, there are three major
Rabbi Bess lists the following ingredients as possible
ingredients with which we are concerned. They
Kashrus issues connected to Pesach:
are: brominated vegetable oil, flavorings and
Amino Peptide Complex, Amp-Isostearoyl sugar. 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. Generally
Hydrolized Wheat Protein, Oat Beta Glucan, Oat speaking, flavoring is the key to a product’s success
Extract, Oat Flour, Phytosphingosine Extract, in the food market. Therefore, its formula is always
Prolamine, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, a highly guarded secret of the company. Even a
Stearyldimoniumhydrosypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat minuscule change in the formula of a product where
Protein, Triticum Vulgare, Triticum Vulgare Flour flavoring is concerned can prove to be disastrous.
Lipids, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Triticum Therefore, it is not surprising that these companies
Vulgare Germ Oil, Wheat Amino Acids, Wheat guard their flavorings very carefully making it
Bran Extract, Wheat Germ Extract, Wheat Germ necessary to have a Mashgiach (supervising Rabbi)
Glycerides, Wheat Germanidopropyldimonium go to the plant to personally check the flavorings
Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Wheat being used. In regard to Pesach, it is also important
Germ Oil, Wheat Protein, Wheat Sphingolipids. to note that even within the same company (Coke,
FROZEN VEGETABLES Pepsi, etc.) any individual bottling plant throughout
the country may choose to use corn syrup as a
There are many issues concerning the use of frozen sweetener. For this reason as well, it is essential that
vegetables for Pesach. Most large companies, such a reliable Mashgiach be on the premises during
as S&W, Green Giant and Bird’s Eye, purchase their production. There are thousands of flavorings used
vegetables from many different processors. Due to by the food industry, not all of which are Kosher (let
increased competition in this industry from Mexico alone for Pesach). Some, such as ambergris (from
and Guatemala, many packers are processing pasta whale intestines) and civit absolute (from cats) are,
and vegetables in the same blanching equipment of course, never Kosher. Even if an individual knows
when it is not being used for pure vegetables. This is that a soda is reliably certified Kosher for Pesach
done at temperatures between 100 to 200 degrees, in one particular city, this does not mean that the
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same brand of soda is Kosher elsewhere. Rite Aid, Safeway Select, Similac, Target,
Walgreens, Wegmens’.
Note: Commonly, Coke and others will be reliably
certified for Pesach. The bottle, however, may list Soy Milk - 365 Everyday Value (original, Light and
“corn syrup/sugar” as an ingredient. As long as the Unsweetened), Fit & Active, Hy-Vee, Market Basket
product bears a reliable Pesach certification, the (unsweetened), Meijer, Nature’s Place, Nature’s
soda has been reformulated to meet all Pesach Promise Organic, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop.
concerns. Note: Coke is being produced for Pesach
Almond Milk - 365 Everyday Value, Kroger, Market
in California this year. Coke will be available in
Basket, Meijer, Nature’s Place, Ralphs, Shop Rite,
Boston, Baltimore-Washington, Miami and Atlanta
Trader Joe’s.
as well. 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 which
may be used on Pesach. Whenever possible, is highly controversial (for year round use), namely,
certified Kosher for Passover milk is preferable. gelatin. The main sources of gelatin are cattle and
hogs. The process of making gelatin is as follows:
MILK SUBSTITUTES the collagen in the bones and skins of the animals
Many people i.e. infants, elderly, those who are is converted by soaking 2” x 3” strips of hide in
ill etc. often warrant consuming kitniyos but not hydrochloric acid until it turns into ossein. This is
Chometz. The following products (partial list) are then soaked in lime for about a month. It is then
free of actual Chometz: washed in sulfuric acid to obtain the gelatin.
Infant Formula - Alsoy, CVS, EnfaCare, Enfamil, In 1912, Rav Chaim Ozer Grodzenski ZT”L sent a
Enfapro, Giant, Heinz Nurture, Isomil, Mother’s response to the Royal Gelatin Company concerning
Choice, Nestle Good Start, Next Step, ProSobee, the methods of obtaining Kosher gelatin from12
non Kosher hides. Additionally, in 1950, In order to avoid confusion, the Rabanan (Rabbis)
Rav Lazer Silver vehemently opposed extended the prohibition of eating milk and meat
the hechsher on a well known gelatin product. In together to include poultry and venison. However,
1966, Rav Moshe Feinstein ZT”L, and Rav Aaron deriving benefit from poultry mixed with milk was
Kotler ZT”L both opposed all gelatins that were not included in this decree. Therefore, chicken with
not obtained from a Kosher source. Kosher gelatin, whey, milk or cheese is permissible in pet food.
from Kosher slaughtered animals, tends to be too
Commonly, dog and cat foods contain milk and
expensive for large companies to produce. This
meat mixtures, and therefore, are forbidden to
is the reason that the O/U, O/K, Star-K and other
Jewish pet owners all year round. There is an
reliable certifying agencies insist upon a gelatin
additional problem for a Jew who is a pet owner
substitute in products which would otherwise need
during Pesach. The basis for this problem is that
gelatin. Marshmallows are a prime example of such
Chometz carries with it three “Isurim” (prohibitions)
a product. Some acceptable substitutes for gelatin
a) Hanaah (benefit), b) Ownership, c) Baal Yimatze
are: Japanese gelatin, Japanese insinglass, agar agar,
(it must be completely removed from a person’s
Chinese moss, Irish moss, carrageenan. Surprisingly,
premises).A person who owns a pet is obligated
there is even one marshmallow product being
to feed It in a timely manner, and due to the
sold which states “Kosher Beef Gelatin” which
prohibition of deriving any pleasure or benefit
is produced from dried beef bones from India,
from Chometz, we are not permitted to use or
which were not Kosher slaughtered. There is a
own pet food containing any type of Chometz on
new type of fish gel that is presently being used in
Pesach. Therefore, it is important to be aware of
pharmaceuticals and some food products certified
the prevalent use of the five grains: wheat (germ,
Kosher. Fortunately, a truly reliable certified Kosher
cracked, flour, gluten, ground, grouts, middlings,
gelatin obtained from Glatt Kosher hides is being
starch), rye, barley (cracked flour), oats (flour,
produced under the supervision of the O/U.
grouts, hulled) & spelt in dog and cat foods today.
This gelatin is used by Tzali’s, Golden Fluff Elyon,
Other Chometz ingredients are Brewer’s Yeast,
Manischewitz and Granny’s marshmallow brands. .
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
NOTE: Only clay or wood-based Kitty Litter may be
Kosher gelatin in modern times. The Gemorah
used on Pesach, as others may contain Chometz.
Pesachim 76b says that it is dangerous to eat meat
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, pet food without meat/dairy &
under reliable Hashgachas. without chometz
PET FOOD Benefit from “Kitniyos” (legumes) is permitted on
Pesach, even for an Ashkenazi Jew.
One of the many challenges of Pesach is finding
Halachically permissible pet food. There are two Therefore, rice, corn, alfalfa, buckwheat, lentils,
separate Kashrus issues about which one should be millet, peas, peanuts and soy for instance, do NOT
aware. One is related specifically to Pesach, and the pose a problem in pet foods. Note: fomulas change
other related to the rest of the year as well. The year and one should check the ingredients before
round problem concerns the mixing of milk and buying pet food.
meat. It says three times in the Torah “Lo Sevashel Dog Food - Blue (Wilderness Turkey & Chicken Grill,
Gedee Bachalev Imo”. Literally, this is a prohibition Basics Turkey & Potato, Blue’s Stew Turkey, Irish
against cooking milk and meat together. However, Lamb Stew, Country Chicken Stew, Mom’s Chicken
from the fact that the Torah states this three times, Pie, Turkey Day Feast, Turducken, Backyard BBQ),
and uses the term Gedee (kid), the Gemorah California Natural (Lamb & Brown Rice, Chicken &
(Talmud) in Chulin (113A 115B) explains this to Brown Rice, Venison Meal Formula – dry dog food),
mean that milk from any Kosher species and meat Evanger’s (100% Beef – 6 oz., 13 oz., 100% Buffalo,
from any Kosher species (i.e. beef mixed with cow’s 100% Chicken, 100% Duck, 100% Organic Chicken,
milk or goat’s milk etc.) are forbidden to: a) be 100% Organic Turkey with Potatoes & Carrots, 100%
cooked together, b) be eaten together, c) derive Pheasant, 100% Sweet Potato, All Natural Beef
benefit or pleasure from them. These prohibitions Liver Chunks, Beef with Chicken, Beef, Chicken &
(from the Torah) do not apply to poultry or venison. Liver, Beef Chunks Dinner in Gravy, Beef Dinner,13
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Beef Tripe, Freeze-Dried Wild Salmon, A Hunk of
Note: It is always necessary to re-check pet food
Beef, Lamb & Rice Dinner, Lamb Chunks Dinner
ingredient panels before purchasing as formulas
In Gravy, Senior Dinner, Turkey Chunks Dinner in
change.
Gravy, Whole Chicken Thighs, Whole Mackerel with
Gravy, Wild Salmon) Iams ( Beef & Vegetables, Fish Food (fresh water) - freeze dried & tubular
Lamb & Rice, Beef & Rice, Woof Delights Turkey & worms, krill (frozen, without additives)
Lamb Tango Dinner), Halo Cat Food, Happy Hips Fish Food (salt water) - frozen brine shrimp, freeze
(Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew, Duck & Sweet Potato dried worms,TETRA DUECA (blood worms)
Stew, Lamb & Sweet Potato Stew Instinct (Chicken
Formula, Beef Formula, Lamb Formula, Duck Fish Food vacation feeder - 3-day by Aquarium
Formula, Rabbit Formula), Merrick, Mighty Dog Pharmaceuticals.Note: most vacation feeders
(Chicken & Smoked Bacon – only), Natural Balance contain Chometz.
(Chicken & Sweet Potatoes, Duck & Potatoes, Birds (Parrots, Parakeets, Cockatiels, Macaws) –
Venison & Sweet Potatoes, Lamb & Brown Rice, Wild Millet, sorghum, wild bird food (check for Chometz
Boar & Brown Rice), Organix (Chicken & Potato, ingredients), Peanut, sunflower seeds, safflower
Turkey Carrot & Potato, Chicken & Vegetables, seeds. Larger birds can eat pure alfalfa pellets
Turkey & Vegetables, Chicken & Brown Rice, Butcher (make sure it is pure alfalfa since it is common to
& Bushel Turkey & Vegetable Formula), Pure Bites add grains) or dry dog food (see dog food list).
Freeze Dried Shrimp, Turkey, chicken & Wild Salmon
for cats, Wellness (Chicken & Sweet Potato, Chicken, Many birds will also eat (as supplements) such foods
Senior Formula, Just for Puppies, Whitefish & Sweet as sliced grapes, cottage cheese, rice cakes, small
Potato, Chicken Stew, Lamb & Beef Stew, Turkey pieces of lean meat, Matzoh, berries, eggs, canned
Stew, Core) baby fruits. These items should be given sparingly.
Alert: Some dog food brands that often contain Rabbit & Hamster Food - pure alfalfa pellets, corn,
Chometz are: Alpo, Beneful, Pedigree, Purina, and sunflower seeds. Can supplement with cut up fruits
Hill’s Prescription Diet and Science Diet Dog Food. & vegetables and some Matzoh (sparingly).
Be sure to check ingredient panels carefully for Guinea Pigs can benefit from kale, parsley and
Chometz ingredients. oranges and hamsters from apples.
Cat Food - Blue Spa Select (Flaked Tuna Entrée, NOTE: One may shop at Petco and Petsmart stores
Savory Salmon Entrée, Turkey Entrée) Blue immediately after Pesach.
Wilderness (Turkey), Evanger’s (100% Sweet Potato,
Beef Tips with Gravy, Freeze-Dried Beef Liver,
Freeze-Dried Beef Tripe, Freeze-Dried Wild Salmon,
ITEMS THAT MAY BE
Whole Chicken Thighs, Wild Salmon, Friskies (Mixed USED WITHOUT PESACH
Grill) Liver & Chicken Dinner Pate, Meriner’s Catch
Pate, Turkey & Giblets Dinner, Salmon Dinner Pate, CERTIFICATION
Chicken & Tuna Dinner Pate, Ocean Whitefish & Tuna (FOR 5778-2018)
Dinner Pate) Halo, Merrick (Salmon Pate, Tuna Pate),
Abdominal Discomfort - Alka - Seltzer,Gelusil
Instincts (Lamb, Venison, Turkey, Beef ), Meow Mix
tablets, Metamucil (original texture regular flavor
(Tuna & Whole Shrimp in Sauce), Merrick (Salmon/
- powder only, not wafers or Fibar), Phillips Milk of
Tuna Pate) Natural Balance (Venison & Green Pea,
Magnesia (unflavored), Di-Gel (Kitiniyos), Pepcid,
Tuna w/ Shrimp, Life’s a Beach, Ocean Fish, Turkey &
Pepto Bismol, Rolaids (animal glycerin and Kitniyos),
Giblets), Natural Planet Organics, Nature’s Variety
Bicarbonate of Soda, Zantac(not liquid), Imodium,
(Instinct Lamb Formula) Priority (Liver & Chicken
Gas-X
Dinner, Beef Dinner, Salmon Dinner), Pur-Vita
(Turkey Stew Dinner, Chicken Stew Dinner), Purina Agave - Health Garden Organic Raw Agave
( Fancy Feast Classic in Silk Broth only, Fancy Feast Sweetener (O/K)
Classic w/Mackerel & Vegetables in Silky Broth,
Air Freshener - All
Fancy Feast Classic w/Tuna & Vegetables in Silky
Broth), Wellness ( cans: Turkey & Salmon Formula, Alcohol - All Isopropyl
Turkey Formula, Chicken Formula, Chicken &
Alcoholic Beverages - Vinprom-Troyan Brandy
Herring Formula, Healthy Indulgence (pouches)
Star-K - (apple, apricot, pear and plum)
Tuna, Chicken, Crab & Herring, Turkey & Chicken,
Chicken & Chicken Live, Salmon & Chicken, Natural Almond Milk Original - To be used only for the
Balance (pouches) Chicken & Giblets, Chicken infirm and children who need an alternative to15
standard milk on Pesach. 365 Everyday Value certification - Kitniyos
(O/U), Almond Breeze Original & Unsweetened
Buckwheat Airline Pillows - Kitniyos, not Chometz
(O/U), FredMeyer (O/U), Fresh & Easy (O/U), Friendly
Farms (O/U), Full Circle (O/U), H-E-B (O/U), Hy-Vee Candles - All pure unscented
(O/U), Market Basket (O/U), Meijer (O/U), Nature’s Cat Food - see Pet Food article.
Place (O/U), Price Chopper (O/U), Shop Rite (O/U),
Sunnyside Farms (O/U) Cardboard - All
Aluminum Foil and Pans - All uncoated without Carpet Cleaners - All
release agent Charcoal Briquettes - (for a barbeque) - All
Ant & Roach Spray - All (including flavored)
Antacid - Tums (Kitniyos), Zantac, Pepcid, Rolaids Chia Seeds - Any raw without additives (check seeds
(contains animal glycerin and Kitniyos) before Pesach for any other grain that may be mixed
in). Navitas (Earth K) is one example
Ammonia - All
Cleansers - All (i.e. Ajax, Bab-O, Fantastic,)
Aluminum Disposable Containers - All uncoated
without release agent Cocoa - All pure unsweetened cocoa (domestically
produced), except for Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa
Baby Formula - (should be prepared in separate
utensils, away from Pesach kitchen area, as they Coconut Aminos - Coconut Secret (Star-K)
contain Kitniyos) Carnation Alsoy, CVS, Earth’s Best, Coconut Chips/Flakes - Aunt Patty’s (Star-K), Cocozia
EnfaCare, Enfamil, Gerber Good Start, Giant, Heinz (Star-K), Epicurex (Star-K), Trader Joes Flakes & Chips
Nurture, Isomil, Meijer, Mother’s Choice, Next Step, (unsweetened)
Prosobee, Similac, Stop & Shop, Target, Walgreens,
Wegmans Coconut Cream - Trader Joes
Baby food - Gerber (O/U): Carrots, Squash. For those Coconut Crystals - Coconut Secret (Star-K)
permitted Kitniyos: Green Beans, Peas Coconut Flour - Coconut Secrets (Star-K),
Baby Oil - All pure Cocozia (Star-K), Epicurex (Star-K), Trader Joes
(unsweetened)
Baby Ointment - A&D (regular only), Desitin
Coconut Milk - (for the infirm and children who
Baby Medicine - Pedialyte, Pedia-Sure, Tempra need an alternative to regular milk on Pesach)
Drops & Tablets Coconut Dream Original Variety (O/U), Trader Joes
Baby Powder - All pure Talcum Powders (such (reduced fat and regular)
as Johnsons) - Any not listing oat flour as an Coconut Oil - Agrilife (O/U), Alofa (O/U), Butcher
ingredient. Boy (O/U), Hain Pure Foods (O/U), Lucky Vitamin
Baby Wipes - All without alcohol (such as Johnson’s (O/U), Nature’s Basket (Star-K), Nutiva (O/U),
Baby Washcloth) Richard’s Signature Provisions (O/U), Shurfine (O/U),
Simply Nature Organic (O/U), Specialty Distributing
Baby Carrots - see vegetables (O/U), Spectrum O/U - Essentials, Naturals & Organic,
Bags (paper and plastic) - All Trader Joe’s (Triple filtered coconut oil, Extra
Virgin Coconut Oil), Wellsley Farms (O/U)
Baking Soda (NOT Baking Powder) - All pure
bicarbonate (such as: Arm & Hammer and DeerField
Coconut Aminos - Secret Aminos
Park etc.)
Coconut Sugar/Nectar - Coconut Secrets Crystals
Baking Pans (aluminum) - All uncoated without
(Star-K) Health Garden (O/U), Navitas (Earth K),
release agent
Sweet Tree (Earth K)
Balloons - Without any powder
Coconut Vinegar - Coconut Secret (Star-K)
Band Aids - All (including medicated)
Coffee ( Regular Ground or beans) - All unflavored
Bleach - All pure coffee, NOT decaffeinated unless otherwise
indicated: i.e. Ambiance, Better Value, Chase &
Bird Food - (see above “Pet Food” section)
Sanborn, Chock Full O’Nuts, Cosmopolitan, Dunkin
Blush (make up) - All powdered Donuts (Regular Ground), El Dorado, Ellis, Folgers
Body Wash - All (includeing Decaf, Green Mountain Hena, Hill
Bros., Kimbo, Lavazza, Mr. Coffee (Star-K), Melitta,
Boric Acid - All Nature’s Promise (Star-K), Parker House/Pinnacle
Breath Strips - Require Kosher for Pesach (Star-K), Peet’s, Price Chopper (Star-K), Shoprite Star-16
K),Trader Joe’s (Star-K), Princesa, Taster’s Cupcake Holders - Paper - Paperchef (Star-K)
Choice (O/U), Weis (Star-K), Wegmans,
Deli - Empire, Solomon’s Company Buffalo (O/U)
White House/Pinnacle (Star-K)
Dental Floss - All unflavored brands (waxed or
Coffee Ground (Decaf Unflavored) - Ellis(O/U), Hena
unwaxed)
(O/U),Brooklyn coffee House (O/U),Folgers (O/U)
King David (KSA), National Brands (Star-K), White Denture Cleansers - Polident, Fixodent, Super Poli-
House/Pinnacle (O/U), Perugina Caffe, Peet’s (KSA Grip
– French Roast, Holiday Blend, House Blend, Major Deodorant – All powder and solid stick powder may
Dickasons Blend, Mocca Jave, Sumatra), Superior, be used. i.e.: Arid Extra Dry, Secret, Sure, Jean Nate,
White House/Pinnacle (Star-K) Tom’s, Right Guard Aerosol - (not sport original), Old
Coffee K-cups - Follows general rules of all coffee. Spice body spray
Some examples: Dunkin’ Donuts (with O/U symbol Detergent (Clothes) - All (i.e. Amway & Shaklee
only), Eight O’clock (with O/U symbol only), Green (Basic G Germicide, Basic H Concentrate Organic
Mountain (with O/U symbol only), Hanna K (with Cleaner, Get Clean Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning
O/U symbol only), Newman’s Own Organic (with Concentrate, Get Clean Basic H2 Organic Wipes, Get
O/U symbol only), Private Selection (with O/U only), Clean Scour Off Heavy Duty Paste), Ajax, Tide, All,
Seattle’s Best (with O/U symbol only), Starbucks Fab, Windex etc.)
regular (with O/U symbol only) i.e. Breakfast Blend,
Timothy’s World Coffee (with O/U symbol only), Dish Detergent – Ajax, Amway, Cascade, Dawn,
Tully’s Italian Roast, Green Mountain Company (non- Ivory, Joy, Palmolive
flavored, non-decaf ) Note: A dedicated-for-Pesach Dishwasher Detergent (with Kashrus symbol only)
coffee brewing machine is necessary. – Amway Automatic Dishwashing Formula (liquid
Coffee Nespresso Capsules - This product is under & powder), Ajax, Calgonite, Cascade, Cloud Nine,
Basel Kosher Commission (Rabbi Levinger) year- Dishwasher All, Finish Powder, Pace, Palmolive, Pink
round and does NOT require a special certification Lady, Proctor & Gamble, Seventh Generation, Trader
for Pesach. This product-line includes Nespresso Joes, Sunlight (Soft Water)
Classic (NC) Range, Nespresso Professional (NP) Diapers - All
Range and Nespresso Vertuo
Dog Food - (See “Pet Food” article)
Coffee instant (regular unflavored, not Decaf or
Chicory) Nescafe Tasters Choice, National Brands Drain Openers - All
(Star-K), Starbucks Via (O/U) Dried Fruits – Albertson’s Raisins, Aunt Patty’s
Coffee instant (decaf or regular) Folgers (Star-K), Dole Raisins, Gocmez (Apricots & Figs
- Star-K), Happy Apricots (Star-K), Kirici (Star-K),
Coffee Filter - All unflavored Kroger Raisins, Natural Food Source (Star-K), Nimeks
Cold Medication - Children’s Cold Tylenol, Excedrin (Star-K), Ralph’s Raisins, Sereno (Star-K), Smart
Sinus, Vicks Nyquil & Dayquil Cold/Flu, Vicks 44 Harvest (Star-K), Sunny Fruit (Star-K), Sunsational
(including 44D, 44E, 44M), Chapstick Cold Sore Fruits (St ar-K), Sunrose (Star-K), Trader Joe’s (Raisins,
Therapy, Triaminic - HCTZ, Blistex, Neosporin, Bing Cherries, Fancy Dried Nectarines, Fancy Dried
Claritin, Afrin Nasal Spray Pears)
Conditioners - All Eggs – All (including eggs with Omega 3, citric
acid and egg salted egg yolks) - Although eggs
Contact Lens Fluid - All have been exposed to Chometz chicken feed,
Cooking Spray - Pompeian Avocado & Grapeseed the water/mineral cleaning solution removes the
Oil (Star-K) Chometz before Pesach. It is therefore, preferable
to purchase already/cleaned eggs before Pesach.
Copper Cleaner - All (i.e. Hagerty (O/U) etc.)
Eye Drops - All
Cork - All
Eye Shadow / Eye Liner - All brands without grain
Cough Medicine - Corricidin, Scot-Tussin
ingredients
Cream of Tartar - Gel Spice (O/U), Spiceco (O/U),
Fabric Softener - All
Saratoga (O/U), Pacific Natural Spices (O/U)
Face powder - All
Crockpot Liner - All
Fireplace Log - All unscented brands
Cups – All paper, plastic or styrofoam
Fish (Raw, Frozen) - All raw fish (not coated
Cupcake Holders (foil) – All
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