NUTR 300 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Kosher Certification Agency, Shechita, Kosher Salt
27 Nov 2016
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70% food products in the us are kosher. Conservative: largest group of us jews (>50%, nominally expect all adherents to be kosher, realistically much more limited observance by individual members, they are officially tied to the traditional law, although often more liberal in interpreting it. Reform: limited involvement in kosher, in recent years, they have recognized the benefits of some of the traditional religious practices, do not feel bound to traditional law. Reconstructionist: may be kosher, a modern, more spiritualistic group. Four main kosher laws: allow birds and animals, prohibition of consuming blood of meat and poultry, complete separation of milk and meat, prohibition of certain grains at passover (religious festival celebrating the exodus), where bread is unleavened. Kosher food does not become kosher by being blessed. A product is or is not kosher based solely on its ingredients. Religious supervision is simply to assure compliance with the rules. Ingredients like flavors and spices are not identified.
