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Kashrut is a set of laws, based in the Torah and with further details in the Talmud, that sets forth what Jews are allowed to eat.
* Meat must be from those land animals which have split hooves and chew their cud (such as beef and mutton)
* Fish have to have scales and fins. The kosher diet excludes shellfish.
* Birds cannot be amongst those listed as forbidden in the Torah (Deuteronomy ch.14) and cannot be hunters/scavengers. In actual practice, today we eat only poultry-species concerning which we have a tradition that they're permitted, such as chicken and turkey.
* Animals must be slaughtered in the manner specified by Jewish law and must be free of all disease. In actual practice, those who keep kosher purchase meat which is certified as kosher.
* As much blood as possible must be removed from meat before cooking, since consumption of blood is forbidden (Leviticus ch.17). This is done by the kosher butcher.
* Dairy and meat cannot be combined in the same meal and there's a waiting period between eating one and then the other. After dairy: 1/2 hour. After meat: 6 hours for most Jewish communities.
* Fruits and vegetables should be checked to be sure they're free of bugs. Some Jews avoid cauliflower, asparagus, and the like, because of the difficulty in checking them.
Additionally, food must be prepared and handled following kashrut-laws and with kosher ingredients only. Any food that does not meet these requirements cannot be eaten by those who are religiously observant. Foods which are purchased should be labeled as having had kosher supervision during their processing.
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Is the kashrut is part of the mizvot?
Yes, though not all of the details are listed in the Torah (some are in the Talmud).
What is the procedure for selecting products that are to be considered kosher?
In order for a product to be kosher, it must meet all the requirements of the laws of kashrut. This means that commercial food and food related products must get certification from a recognised kashrut organisation.
What are the laws of kashrut?
See the attached link.
Is bacalhau kosher?
Bacalhau can be kosher if it's made following the rules of kashrut. If it's commercially made, it would have to be certified kosher by a recognized kashrut organization.
Can diabetics eat kosher?
Kashrut, the Jewish dietary laws, govern the preparation and consumption of food for Jew. There is no conflict between kashrut and preparing food for diabetics.
Does pareve mean kosher?
No, but pareve is a part of kashrut. Within the laws of kashrut, foods fall into one of three categories: dairy, meat, pareve. Pareve refers to neutral foods that do not contain any meat or dairy, this includes: vegetables, fruits, all edible plants, eggs, and fish.
What is the difference between kosher vegetarian and regular vegetarian?
People who keep kosher won't eat certain vegetables because it's too difficult to clean them of bugs. Also, not all supplements are kosher. If the vegetarian in question eats dairy and/or fish, the dairy products may require kashrut certification and the rules of kashrut limit what fish are allowed. Additionally, any processed foods, including vegetarian/vegan products, require kashrut certification.
Are minstrels kosher?
As of June 2009, all Mars Chocolate UK products are certified Kosher by the Kashrut Division of the London Beth Din (KLBD).
Is barbancourt rhum kosher?
The ingredients are all kosher, but it does not carry a special seal, called a heksher, to indicate that the preparation process was inspected and approved for kashrut.
What is kosher lamahadrin?
Mehadrin/mahadrin is a strict certification of kashrut.
What is Jewish food preparation called?
kashrut (כשרות)
What does garlic have to do with kosher?
Garlic doesn't have anything specific to do with kashrut.
