Thanks. Are the vanilla and caramel pods kosher?
All Nespresso pods are kosher.
(worth noting that there is also no updated certification letter posted anywhere, although it's possible you could get one by emailing Nespresso)
since the original Nespresso pods are very expensive, Does anyone know what off brand makes good coffee pods? also would like to have some decaff and hot chocolate options
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the hashgacha is not reliable.
That doesn't change the fact that
My kashrus contact advised not to use the flavored pods, as the hashgacha is not reliable. Unflavored would not be a problem. (worth noting that there is also no updated certification letter posted anywhere, although it's possible you could get one by emailing Nespresso)
if they asked their rav/kashrus expert they would be told this Hashgachah is not reliable (they don't meet the standards of the main US hechsherim)
Dan, since a large % of your readership are Chassidish and Yeshivish who I'd venture to say if they asked their rav/kashrus expert they would be told this Hashgachah is not reliable (they don't meet the standards of the main US hechsherim) and therefore should only used unflavored, perhaps you should post a disclaimer instead of just simply writing it's kosher parave.
Are the pods flavored? Not like the hechsher makes it worse.
yes. Some definitely are. Like Vanilla, Caramel, Cookie etc. Prob all on the pods on the not for Passover list.Additionally, IMO giving credence to a non reliable Hashgachah does make it worse.