Author Topic: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread (Read 967467 times)

mgarfin · « **Reply #1640 on:** February 05, 2018, 02:02:39 PM »

Is this good to filter out bugs in NYC water?

EveryDrop Ice and Refrigerator Water Filter 1
https://www.amazon.com/EveryDrop-Whirlpool-Refrigerator-Water-Filter/dp/B00UXG4WR8

zale · « **Reply #1641 on:** February 06, 2018, 12:07:42 PM »

Do raw almonds that come packaged require a hechsher?

https://express.google.com/u/0/product/15594073231847972725_2731622719272901223_9090995

Although it says OU in the picture, the hechsher on these has changed to KORC, which I understand is as good as no hechsher at all.

sb613 · « **Reply #1642 on:** February 06, 2018, 12:45:00 PM »

Raw almonds don’t require hechsher.
FYI in our days there is no such thing as real raw almonds in the USA. They all get treated for salmonella with gas, steam or heat.

henche · « **Reply #1643 on:** February 06, 2018, 12:51:30 PM »

Quote from: sb613 on February 06, 2018, 12:45:00 PM

Raw almonds don’t require hechsher.
FYI in our days there is no such thing as real raw almonds in the USA. They all get treated for salmonella with gas, steam or heat.

Gas cooks?

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #1644 on:** February 06, 2018, 01:31:14 PM »

Quote from: zale on February 06, 2018, 12:07:42 PM

Do raw almonds that come packaged require a hechsher?

https://express.google.com/u/0/product/15594073231847972725_2731622719272901223_9090995

Although it says OU in the picture, the hechsher on these has changed to KORC, which I understand is as good as no hechsher at all.

The cRc has list of what needs a hechsher and what doesn't. Probably more reliable than random people on the internet.

zale · « **Reply #1645 on:** February 06, 2018, 01:32:58 PM »

Quote from: shaulyaakov on February 06, 2018, 01:31:14 PM

The cRc has list of what needs a hechsher and what doesn't. Probably more reliable than random people on the internet.

Their list says that raw almonds do not require a hechsher. However, it is not clear if this means raw almonds in the shells (like what some people buy for Pesach etc. ) or even SHELLED raw almonds in a package.

sb613 · « **Reply #1646 on:** February 06, 2018, 02:07:09 PM »

Quote from: henche on February 06, 2018, 12:51:30 PM

Gas cooks?

The Bactria is killed with the gas and then the gas is removed. No cooking is done here.

moko · « **Reply #1647 on:** February 06, 2018, 06:25:14 PM »

Quote from: zale on February 06, 2018, 01:32:58 PM

Their list says that raw almonds do not require a hechsher. However, it is not clear if this means raw almonds in the shells (like what some people buy for Pesach etc. ) or even SHELLED raw almonds in a package.

raw shelled almonds are accepted by every agency I've worked for without hashgacha (aka: group 1).

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #1648 on:** February 07, 2018, 08:58:24 AM »

Quote from: moko on February 06, 2018, 06:25:14 PM

raw shelled almonds are accepted by every agency I've worked for without hashgacha (aka: group 1).

Also I assume that the cRC would have specified shelled/not if it were relevant.

Alexsei · « **Reply #1649 on:** February 23, 2018, 11:18:16 AM »

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N2XO2QJ?psc=1

Is this kosher?

moko · « **Reply #1650 on:** February 23, 2018, 12:42:14 PM »

Quote from: Alexsei on February 23, 2018, 11:18:16 AM

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N2XO2QJ?psc=1

Is this kosher?

Quote from: [url=http://mysocialgoodnews.com/real-co-partners-better-world-non-profit-cup-counts/

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The Real Co aim to have all products packed at this facility to carry the My Cup Counts® logo and identify the person that carried out the packing. The Real Co products are all organically grown, Non–GMO Project Verified, Vegan, Gluten-Free and Kosher Certified.

doesn't say who certifies them

aygart · « **Reply #1651 on:** February 23, 2018, 02:13:01 PM »

Quote from: moko on February 23, 2018, 12:42:14 PM

doesn't say who certifies them

Does it need? Seems like plain tea.

zale · « **Reply #1652 on:** March 19, 2018, 09:24:45 AM »

Do Ibuprofen tablets require a hechsher?

I'm looking specifically at this one: https://www.target.com/p/ibuprofen-nsaid-200-mg-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-tablets-up-up-153/-/A-51218403?preselect=11004681#lnk=sametab

The CRC has a list online that approves this brand's children's tablets but I don't see anything about the regular tablets.

DTM · « **Reply #1653 on:** March 19, 2018, 09:48:22 AM »

Does bottled water, such as Smartwater or Fuji, need to have a hechsher for Pesach? If so, what is the reason?

stmark · « **Reply #1654 on:** March 19, 2018, 10:28:07 AM »

Quote from: DTM on March 19, 2018, 09:48:22 AM

Does bottled water, such as Smartwater or Fuji, need to have a hechsher for Pesach? If so, what is the reason?

Water: All unflavored fresh, bottled, spring or distilled water does not require Pesach
certification. Added fluoride or minerals do not present a problem. If there are
added vitamins or flavors, Pesach certification is required. Unflavored seltzer
also does NOT require certification.

stmark · « **Reply #1655 on:** March 19, 2018, 10:30:46 AM »

Quote from: zale on March 19, 2018, 09:24:45 AM

Do Ibuprofen tablets require a hechsher?

I'm looking specifically at this one: https://www.target.com/p/ibuprofen-nsaid-200-mg-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-tablets-up-up-153/-/A-51218403?preselect=11004681#lnk=sametab

The CRC has a list online that approves this brand's children's tablets but I don't see anything about the regular tablets.

https://www.star-k.org/articles/articles/medicine/452/a-kashrus-guide-to-medications-vitamins-and-nutritional-supplements/

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #1656 on:** March 19, 2018, 10:52:59 AM »

Quote from: zale on March 19, 2018, 09:24:45 AM

Do Ibuprofen tablets require a hechsher?

I'm looking specifically at this one: https://www.target.com/p/ibuprofen-nsaid-200-mg-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-tablets-up-up-153/-/A-51218403?preselect=11004681#lnk=sametab

The CRC has a list online that approves this brand's children's tablets but I don't see anything about the regular tablets.

Most say no if swallowing since it's not Derech Achilah.

myi · « **Reply #1657 on:** March 19, 2018, 02:07:33 PM »

Is this a problem to use for pesach?
Shows may contain.

incendia · « **Reply #1658 on:** March 19, 2018, 03:06:09 PM »

Quote from: myi on March 19, 2018, 02:07:33 PM

Is this a problem to use for pesach?
Shows may contain.

I've seen "May contain wheat" on a Cof-K-P product in the past and "May contain milk" on pareve products

Essen est zich · « **Reply #1659 on:** March 19, 2018, 09:22:04 PM »

Lots of reports of Pringles BBQ chips being dairy now.

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