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Links to kosher symbol lists. Each list is obviously only as reliable as its source

cRc: http://www.crcweb.org/agency_list.php

KosherQuest: https://kosherquest.org/kosher-symbols/

Approved alcoholic drinks from the Rabbanut.  http://www.jerusalemkoshernews.com/wp-content/uploads/%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%A7%D7%90%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%97%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9E%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D.pdf

These are NOT Orthodox: https://sites.google.com/site/nonorthodoxkosher/home (even though some may look legit)


Informative post regarding Kashrus Agencies
Every hashgacha has +&-.


You can also submit any kashrus questions at
https://www.askcrc.org/ask
https://oukosher.org/ask-kosher-question/
https://www.star-k.org/ask-rabbi choose General Consumer Kashrus Questions in the Subject/Topic Dropdown list
https://www.ok.org/contact/ choose Kosher in the Attention Dropdown list



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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #620 on: November 09, 2014, 05:46:54 PM »
Kaf Q from Canton?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #621 on: November 09, 2014, 05:52:43 PM »
Dough that is made out of flour and beer, mezoinois or hamoitzi?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #622 on: November 09, 2014, 08:01:19 PM »
Dough that is made out of flour and beer, mezoinois or hamoitzi?
According to the peshat that Pas habo bekisnin means bread made with any maskeh other than water it would make it not hamotzie. Just adding spices to the dough can make it not hamotzie.
(There is a question as to whether the lack of water takes away the chashivus of pas) or the fact that the taste of the spices, juice and beer makes it something that is not eaten like regular bread.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #623 on: November 09, 2014, 08:29:49 PM »
According to the peshat that Pas habo bekisnin means bread made with any maskeh other than water it would make it not hamotzie. Just adding spices to the dough can make it not hamotzie.
(There is a question as to whether the lack of water takes away the chashivus of pas) or the fact that the taste of the spices, juice and beer makes it something that is not eaten like regular bread.
ANALOR


Thanks, LOR ruled it not hamoitzi.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #624 on: November 09, 2014, 11:36:47 PM »

Does anyone know if Stella Artois' cidre is kosher?

LBD has it listed as Non Kosher
I remember when a coke was a nickel, and you could buy VRs in OD.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #625 on: November 09, 2014, 11:39:34 PM »

You just have to know what's kosher.

And make sure you know what's going into the drink in each place. Every bartender can make drinks differently.

Also make sure you know which juice they are using.

Example: ocean Spray  cranberry juice cocktail is kosher, but many other varieties are not kosher and contain grape juice. So definitely make sure you check what they are using.
I remember when a coke was a nickel, and you could buy VRs in OD.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #626 on: November 10, 2014, 06:42:50 PM »
Dough that is made out of flour and beer, mezoinois or hamoitzi?
No water?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #628 on: November 10, 2014, 10:21:03 PM »
Whats the story with OUD Silk brand soy milk. Is it Dairy or Dairy equipment?
I called the OU a few months ago and they said it is DE. They recommend calling every few months to make sure that the formula didn't change or something else which may make it milchig.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #629 on: November 10, 2014, 10:43:27 PM »
I called the OU a few months ago and they said it is DE. They recommend calling every few months to make sure that the formula didn't change or something else which may make it milchig.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #630 on: November 11, 2014, 01:54:21 AM »
doesnt beer have water?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #631 on: November 11, 2014, 09:05:23 AM »
doesnt beer have water?
Yes, in fact it is a very high percentage.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #632 on: November 11, 2014, 09:46:47 AM »
Does anyone know how the Coffee Bean locations in NYC prepare their coffee/wash their dishes? I keep chalav yisrael but will drink coffee from Starbucks made with soy milk. I'm wondering if I can do the same at the Coffee Bean.

On the same note, is there a Rav who's familiar with such questions in the area? Obviously I'd do my own research but this might point me in the right direction.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #633 on: November 12, 2014, 02:52:09 AM »
Does anyone what soft drinks are kosher in Asia? (Thailand, Japan to be specific)?
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #634 on: November 13, 2014, 02:17:31 PM »
DE on Snapple? Is this new?


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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #635 on: November 13, 2014, 02:21:43 PM »
DE on Snapple? Is this new?


i don't rec ever seeing snapple in a can.
maybe the DE is bec of the bottling equipment?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #636 on: November 13, 2014, 02:51:30 PM »
i don't rec ever seeing snapple in a can.
lol that's what my friend said also.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #637 on: November 13, 2014, 02:54:12 PM »
lol that's what my friend said also.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #639 on: December 01, 2014, 08:40:55 AM »
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