Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread

[aygart]

Its choleh that's why its bdi'eved

Even though there is something equally effective that has no issue?

[incendia]

FTFY

actually I hold chalav stam Le'Chatchila

Assuming he's thinking of buying it, this isn't Bdi'eved.

I know it doesnt make 100% sense but you can plan ahead for Bdi'ved situations like when you are traveling or have sick children 

[avromie7]

Even though there is something equally effective that has no issue?

My understanding is that the same was not available

[aygart]

actually I hold chalav stam Le'Chatchila

enjoy but that doesn't mean all agree that you can just use it in any level of bdieved

[aygart]

My understanding is that the same was not available

The difference is that it has flavors

[avromie7]

The difference is that it has flavors

Try telling that to a sick child

[aygart]

Try telling that to a sick child

• um.. same product different packaging
• correct, defenetly overpriced i bought it in Duane read for 6.49
• Thought so, I sent them a E-mail

I try not to use OU-D, or coloring/dye/artificial-sweetener
I had to decide BTW OU-D or coloring/dye/artificial-sweetener

since the freezer pops don't come unflavored.

[incendia]

enjoy but that doesn't mean all agree that you can just use it in any level of bdieved

true but its an option he should consider

[aygart]

true but its an option he should consider

Hence my ftfy

[yesitsme]

Assuming he's thinking of buying it, this isn't Bdi'eved.

Bdi'eved = it was done.
she'as hadchack = there aren't alternatives.

Try telling that to a sick child

unflavored is for infants which is only available OU-D.
it says on the OU pops that only come flavored "for use 1 and older".

the child is a infant
so one can debate if it's considered a alternative.

IV fluids from the hospital Probably don't have/need a Hechsher but doesn't go through the bias hablia'

IV. Prevention
If a person is healthy or has a slight discomfort and his physician advises that there is a high risk of him becoming a choleh sheyaish bo sakana or even a choleh she'ain bo sakana, this person may take non-kosher supplements shelo k'derech achila, in an uncommon manner. if an equally effective kosher substitute is unavailable

III. Syrups and Liquids - These products are considered k'derech achila because they contain flavors which give them a good taste.

[aygart]

Bdi'eved = it was done.
she'as hadchack = there aren't alternatives.

Although in literal translation you are correct, in halacha the concepts often overlap which necessity causing cases to be considered as if it was b'dieved

[elya]

There is chasam sofer petach tikva and chasam sofer bnei brak.  Petach tikva is supposed to be the better hechsher

-1000 Rabbi Kuber explicitly told me that while chasam sofer bnei brak is a very reliable, and upstanding hashgacha, petach tikva is completely unreliable! The rumor that it's the other way around, was spread by someone with alot of power, who works for petach tikva. (he personally checked out both hashgachos, and was telling me the unbiased truth!)

[yesitsme]

-1000 Rabbi Kuber explicitly told me that while chasam sofer bnei brak is a very reliable, and upstanding hashgacha, petach tikva is completely unreliable! The rumor that it's the other way around, was spread by someone with alot of power, who works for petach tikva. (he personally checked out both hashgachos, and was telling me the unbiased truth!)

This is a endless battle

(http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/are-the-chasam-sofer-hechsherim-reliable)

[elya]

This is a endless battle

(http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/are-the-chasam-sofer-hechsherim-reliable)

There will always be different opinions, I was just quoting the first hand findings of Rabbi Kuber. (who is someone which many very prominent Rabbanim refer their Kashrus questions to, as he is someone who actually checks things out himself.)

[elya]

And as a side point he told me with regard to chasam sofer b"b, that he is wary about who they are sending down to check out the products from chutz laaretz, he therefore would not recommend those products. However anything produced in Israel they are 100% reliable.

[yesitsme]

And as a side point he told me with regard to chasam sofer b"b, that he is wary about who they are sending down to check out the products from chutz laaretz, he therefore would not recommend those products. However anything produced in Israel they are 100% reliable.

so whats about mentos? they aren't made in israel.

dont eat mentos?

[elya]

I believe they are, which is why I eat them.

[yesitsme]

I believe they are, which is why I eat them.

[elya]

I stand corrected. My wife is gonna kill you! Lol

[yesitsme]

I stand corrected. My wife is gonna kill you! Lol

OK I'll try to work something out...

If you look on the package it's made in Switzerland. It says on the package certified kosher by the Rabbanut of Switzerland.

would that help you?