Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread

[flyingace]

A mumcha once told me that he had seen blended strawberries with the bugs still intact.  He had a tzad to say that the new, powerful, high-end blenders (I believe it was Ninja) do get the bugs, but that was unconfirmed.  Peeling and blending would seem to make it a sfek skeika and be very good.  I'm not a rav.  Don't rely me.

Thanks, that is just the information I needed!

[Essen est zich]

Just googling...

https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/

This would mean that any conventional (non-organic) frozen strawberries or blueberries can be blended without the need to check first. If you are using conventional (non-organic) fresh fruit or veggie greens, they must be washed well[15] prior to being juiced, but no actual checking is required. Unwashed fresh fruit or veggies even from this category cannot be used, as before they are washed they contain more insects and could possibly be considered rov/muchzuk (Category #1).

[Chaim723]

A mumcha once told me that he had seen blended strawberries with the bugs still intact.  He had a tzad to say that the new, powerful, high-end blenders (I believe it was Ninja) do get the bugs, but that was unconfirmed.  Peeling and blending would seem to make it a sfek skeika and be very good.  I'm not a rav.  Don't rely me.

I've heard similar from an expert as well. (Obviously depends on how good of a blender you're using). Vitamix is the way to go!

[flyingace]

Just googling...

https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/

This would mean that any conventional (non-organic) frozen strawberries or blueberries can be blended without the need to check first. If you are using conventional (non-organic) fresh fruit or veggie greens, they must be washed well[15] prior to being juiced, but no actual checking is required. Unwashed fresh fruit or veggies even from this category cannot be used, as before they are washed they contain more insects and could possibly be considered rov/muchzuk (Category #1).

I did see that...there are varying opinions regarding strawberries so I was seeking some more info. I want all my guests to enjoy the dessert!

[Essen est zich]

I did see that...there are varying opinions regarding strawberries so I was seeking some more info. I want all my guests to enjoy the dessert!

https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/do-frozen-raw-fruits-and-veggies-need-a-hechsher

[moko]

A mumcha once told me that he had seen blended strawberries with the bugs still intact.  He had a tzad to say that the new, powerful, high-end blenders (I believe it was Ninja) do get the bugs, but that was unconfirmed.  Peeling and blending would seem to make it a sfek skeika and be very good.  I'm not a rav.  Don't rely me.

peeling and blending would be vadai (unless there's worms in the flesh which seems to be a rare occurrence (
Washing well and blending would be a sfek sfeika. Just because a "mumche" occasionally found  whole insects after blending doesn't necessarily remove the fact that it's still a safek.. one safek if it's there and one safek if was ground up.
It would be great if the mumche in metzius was also a mumche in halacha.

[Chaim723]

. Just because a "mumche" occasionally found  whole insects after blending doesn't necessarily remove the fact that it's still a safek.. one safek if it's there and one safek if was ground up..

Agree

[aygart]

It would be great if the mumche in metzius was also a mumche in halacha.

Very few and far between.

[imayid2]

Washing well and blending would be a sfek sfeika. Just because a "mumche" occasionally found  whole insects after blending doesn't necessarily remove the fact that it's still a safek.. one safek if it's there and one safek if was ground up.
It would be great if the mumche in metzius was also a mumche in halacha.

It is very questionable if one may cause a ספק ספיקא בידים this way.

(I’ve also been wondering how it permitted to “blend them well” if you wouldn’t necessarily have been doing so without the תולעים problem.)

[moko]

It is very questionable if one may cause a ספק ספיקא בידים this way.

(I’ve also been wondering how it permitted to “blend them well” if you wouldn’t necessarily have been doing so without the תולעים problem.)

The whole concept of ein daato lvatlo of the rashba is based on sfek sfeika

[imayid2]

The whole concept of ein daato lvatlo of the rashba is based on sfek sfeika

Which Rashba are you referring to?
I don’t think this is correct.

[davidd75]

anybody has any idea if this is okay for Pesach?

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[Alexsei]

anybody has any idea if this is okay for Pesach?

Pyure Organic Stevia Powder Extract | 100% Stevia No Fillers, Stevia Concentrate 300x Sweeter than Sugar | No Additives, Pure Stevia Extract Sugar Substitute, Micro-Spoon Included | 1,000 Servings
Visit the Pyure Store
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars    5,014 ratings | Search this page
Sustainability features 1 sustainability feature
3K+ bought in past month
Price:   
$10.57 ($11.74 / Ounce)
Save up to 12% with business pricing. Sign up for a free Amazon Business account
May be available at a lower price from other sellers, potentially without free Prime shipping.
To use SNAP EBT, select one-time purchase
Diet type
USDA OrganicKetoPlant BasedGluten Free
Ingredients
Organic Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A)

It has an OU, why not ask them?

I use this https://www.koshervitamins.com/Sucrazit-Kosher-Stevia-Liquid-Sweetener-7-43-fl-oz

[rbs-g1.5]

Goats are Chometz?

No but they are prohibited to be raised in E.Y.

[chinagel]

one safek if it's there and one safek if was ground up.

Why is this 2 sfeikos?

[imayid2]

Why is this 2 sfeikos?

Why is it not?

[chinagel]

Why is it not?

It's 1 question if there's a whole bug there. (I'm completely unfamiliar with the sugya, just wondering)

[imayid2]

It's 1 question if there's a whole bug there. (I'm completely unfamiliar with the sugya, just wondering)

Since the first tzad is that there may be nothing here at all it counts as a separate safek (similar to ספק על ספק דרס)

[TheAsh]

Someone asked our Rav if he can buy Rabbanut Matzos to feed the goats that he cares for (not his). The Rav told him he needs to worry about owning Chametz on Pesach...

Don't be ridiculous.  No rabbanut matza is chometz. It's not risen.

[imayid2]

The whole concept of ein daato lvatlo of the rashba is based on sfek sfeika

Which Rashba are you referring to?
I don’t think this is correct.

Here is the Rashba (תסג):


Not talking about ספק ספיקא