This list was compiled by the Scroll K/Vaad Hakashrus of Denver. We thank them for allowing us to post the list on our blog. {{{{While we have kept the vaad list intact in its original form, there are a few areas where we maintain different standards or have added clarification. When you see four brackets such as those surrounding this note, the text inside the brackets is a comment by the DAT Minyan Rabbinical Staff.}}}}
{{{{Note: When you see these brackets, the DAT Minyan Rabbinical Staff comments.}}}}
Table of Contents:
- BABY FOOD
- BAKED / COOKED PRODUCTS
- BAKING / COOKING ITEMS
- BEANS
- BEVERAGES
- CHINESE FOODS
- CONDIMENTS & DRESSINGS
- DAIRY PRODUCTS
- DESSERTS
- DIPS & SAUCES
- DISPOSABLE UTENSILS & FOOD WRAPS
- EGGS
- FISH PRODUCTS
- FRUIT
- HEALTH FOODS
- JELLIES & SPREADS
- KITCHEN CLEANING SUPPLIES
- MEAT & POULTRY
- ORAL HYGIENE & MEDICINAL PRODUCTS
- PASTA, POTATOES & RICE
- PET FOOD
- SEASONINGS
- SNACK FOODS
- SYRUPS
- VEGETABLES
- VITAMINS & NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
BABY FOOD
Baby Food - Cereal, formula and jars require reliable certification.
BAKED /COOKED PRODUCTS
Bagels - Require reliable certification. (The Bagel Store (all products) is Scroll K certified; Ace, Harlan, King Soopers and Rocky Mountain Bagels are Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol.)
Bread - Requires reliable certification. (The Bagel Store (all products) is Scroll K certified; King Soopers, Oroweat, and Star Deli are Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol; Rudi’s is Star K certified when bearing the Star K symbol.)
Breadcrumbs - Require reliable certification.
Cake, Cookies, Crackers, and Pastries - Require reliable certification. (The Bagel Store (all products) is Scroll K certified; King Soopers is Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol.)
Cereals - Require reliable certification.
Croutons - Require reliable certification.
Falafel - Requires reliable certification.
Pita Bread - Requires reliable certification. (Boulder Pita is Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol. Solomons Pita is not Scroll K certified)
Pizza - Requires reliable certification. (Pete’s Pizza is Scroll K Cholov Yisroel certified.)
Rice Cakes - Require reliable certification.
Taco Shells - Require reliable certification.
Take-out Foods - Require reliable certification.
Tortilla Bread - Requires reliable certification. (Colorado Tortilla and Rudi’s are Star K certified when bearing the Star K symbol. Mission Tortilla is CRC certified when bearing the CRC symbol)
BAKING / COOKING ITEMS
Baking Chocolate - Requires reliable certification.
Baking Powder - Does not require certification.
Baking Soda - Does not require certification.
Bread Mixes - Require reliable certification.
Brown Sugar - Does not require certification.
Cake Mixes - Require reliable certification.
Cane Juice - Does not require certification.
Carob Powder - Does not require certification.
Chocolate Chips - Require reliable certification.(Many kosher dairy brands are available. Lieber’s and Paskesz are parve certified.)
Cocoa - Does not require certification.
Coconut Flakes -Without glycerin, do not require certification.
Cooking Sprays - Require reliable certification.
Corn Grits - Do not require certification.
Corn Meal - Does not require certification.
Corn Starch - Does not require certification.
Corn Syrup - Does not require certification.
Decorating Products - Require reliable certification.
Dough, frozen - Requires reliable certification.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Requires reliable certification.
Extracts - Require reliable certification.
Filo Dough - Requires reliable certification.
Flour - Without enzymes, does not require certification.
Food Coloring - Requires reliable certification.
Icing - Requires reliable certification.
Margarine - Requires reliable certification.
Oil - Requires reliable certification.
Pancake and Waffle Mixes - Require reliable certification.
Pie Crust - Requires reliable certification. Some varieties are dairy.
Pie Filling - Requires reliable certification.
Semolina - Does not require certification.
Shortening - Requires reliable certification.
Soup Mixes - Require reliable certification.
Soy Flakes - Require reliable certification.
Sugar, powdered - Does not require certification.
Tapioca - Pre-cooked, does not require certification.
Tapioca Pudding - Requires reliable certification.
Vanilla Sugar - Requires reliable certification.
Whipped Topping - Requires reliable certification.
Yeast - Requires reliable certification.
BEANS
Canned
The following canned varieties are often produced on equipment used for non-kosher products and, therefore, require reliable certification: (Del-David is Star K certified when bearing the Star K symbol; Eden is OK certified when bearing the OK symbol; Kedem is OU certified when bearing the OU symbol; Westbrae is Kof K certified when bearing the Kof K symbol.)
BAKED BEANS
BLACK BEANS
BLACK EYED PEAS
BUTTER BEANS
CHICK PEAS
CHILI BEANS
FAVA BEANS
GARBANZO BEANS
GREAT NORTHERN BEANS
KIDNEY BEANS
LENTILS
LIMA BEANS
PINTO BEANS
SALAD BEANS
SOY BEANS
VEGETARIAN BAKED BEANS
Dried
Do not require certification. Some packages may contain larva, insects or even live worms! This is not isolated to any specific brand or store. It is strongly suggested that each package of dried beans, be inspected prior to use. A simple visual inspection followed by a rinse in cold water is adequate.
BEVERAGES
Almond Beverages - Require reliable certification. (Pacific is OK certified when bearing the OK symbol.)
Apple Juice - See Juices.
Beer - Microbreweries require reliable certification; domestic regular beers (e.g., Budweiser, etc.),
do not require certification. (Coors is OU certified; Miller is OK certified.)
Cider - Apple, does not require certification.
Coconut Milk - Canned, requires reliable certification.
Coffee - Flavored, requires reliable certification; unflavored, does not require certification.
Cranberry Juice - See Juices.
Flavored Drinks - Require reliable certification.
Grape Juice - Requires reliable certification.
Grapefruit Juice - See Juices.
Hot Cocoa - Requires reliable certification. (Mont Blanc is Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol.)
Juices - Apple, cranberry, grapefruit, orange, and pineapple juices, be they fresh or from concentrate, do not require certification at the present time, provided that they do not have any added questionable ingredients, such as flavorings, grape juice or glycerin and are not in aseptic packaging (a shelf stable box that states “aseptic” on the bottom). However, we recommend that you purchase juices that do bear reliable certification, since changes in ingredients or production procedures can take place at any time. Grape, prune and tomato juices require reliable certification.
Lemon Juice - Does not require certification.
Lemonade - Pink lemonade, requires reliable certification; clear, without added natural flavor or grape juice, does not require certification.
Lime Juice - Does not require certification.
Liquor - [See the Alcoholic Beverage Directory at www.scrollk.org]
Mixed Fruit Juices - Require reliable certification.
Nectar Drink - Requires reliable certification.
Nectar Juice - Without added natural flavors or colors, does not require certification.
Non-Dairy Beverages - Require reliable certification.
Oat Milk - Aseptic, requires reliable certification. (Pacific brand is OK certified when bearing the OK symbol); non-aseptic, does not require certification.
Orange Juice - See Juices.
Pineapple Juice - See Juices.
Prune Juice - Requires reliable certification.
Punch - Requires reliable certification.
Rice Beverage - Requires reliable certification. (Rice Dream is OU certified when bearing the OU symbol.)
Seltzer - Flavored, requires reliable certification; unflavored, does not require certification.
Soda - Requires reliable certification.
Soy Beverages - Require reliable certification. (Trader Joe’s, Whitewave, and Whole Foods are Scroll KDE certified when bearing the Scroll KDE symbol.)
Tea - Flavored, requires reliable certification. Some varieties are dairy; unflavored, does not require certification.
Tomato Juice - Requires reliable certification.
Water - Flavored, requires reliable certification; unflavored, does not require certification.
Wine - Requires reliable certification. [See the Alcoholic Beverage Directory at www.scrollk.org] Note: At Vaad certified events, all wine must be Mevushel.
CHINESE FOODS
Bamboo Shoots - Require reliable certification.
Chinese Noodles - Require reliable certification.
Chow Mein Noodles - Require reliable certification
Water Chestnuts - Require reliable certification.
CONDIMENTS & DRESSINGS
Artichoke Hearts - Not recommended.
Babaganoush - Requires reliable certification.
Barbeque Sauce - Requires reliable certification.
Capers - Require reliable certification.
Cherry Peppers - Require reliable certification.
Cocktail Onions - Require reliable certification.
Cocktail Sauce - Requires reliable certification.
Eggplant Dip - Requires reliable certification.
Ginger Sauce - Requires reliable certification.
Grape Leaves - Require reliable certification.
Horseradish - Requires reliable certification.
Hot Peppers - Require reliable certification.
Hot Sauce - Requires reliable certification.
Hummus - Requires reliable certification.
Jalapeno Peppers - Processed, require reliable certification; fresh, non-processed, do not require certification.
Ketchup - Requires reliable certification.
Marinades - Require reliable certification.
Mayonnaise - Requires reliable certification.
Mushrooms - Do not require certification.
Mustard - Requires reliable certification.
Olives - Domestic without vinegar, do not require certification; stuffed without vinegar, do not require certification. Kosher certification is not required on olives which contain one or more of the following: Calcium chloride, ferrous gluconate, and guar gum. Other ingredients may require kosher certification.
Pickled Plums - Require reliable certification.
Pickles - Require reliable certification.
Pimientos - Do not require certification.
Red Peppers, canned - Require reliable certification.
Relish - Requires reliable certification.
Roasted Peppers - Require reliable certification.
Salad Dressing - Requires reliable certification. Some contain fish and should, therefore, not be served with meat or chicken.
Salsa - Requires reliable certification. (Gold’s, La Victoria and Season are OU certified when bearing the OU symbol; Garden of Eatin is Kof K certified when bearing the Kof K symbol.)
Soy Sauce - Requires reliable certification.
Sun-dried Tomatoes - Dried, do not require certification; marinated, require reliable certification.
Tahini - Requires reliable certification.
Tartar Sauce - Requires reliable certification.
Vinegar - Requires reliable certification.
Wasabi Sauce - Requires reliable certification.
Worcestershire Sauce - Requires reliable certification. {{{{DAT Minyan Rabbinic Staff: Some sauces bear an "OU Fish", while others just bear an "OU." The "OU Fish" should not be mixed with meat, whereas the "OU" is permissible.}}}}
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Dairy products that are kosher certified are not cholov yisroel unless it is specified on the container. (A full line of cholov yisroel products is available at the East Side Kosher Deli.)
Butter - Requires reliable certification.
Chocolate Milk - Requires reliable certification. (Robinson’s is Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol.)
Cottage Cheese - Requires reliable certification. (Robinson’s and Sinton’s are Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol; Safeway is Kof K certified.)
Cream Cheese - Requires reliable certification.
Evaporated Milk - Without additives, does not require certification.
Half- &-Half - Requires reliable certification. (Robinson’s is Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol.)
Hard Cheese - Requires reliable certification.
Ice Cream - Requires reliable certification. (Bonnie Brae is Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol.)
Milk - Cow’s milk, without added ingredients other than vitamins, does not require certification; aseptic, requires reliable certification; goat’s milk, requires reliable certification. (Meyenberg is Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol.)
Non-Dairy Creamers - Require reliable certification. (Many dairy varieties are available with kosher certification. Note: Even though the container states non-dairy, it may contain dairy ingredients. Mocha Mix and Rich’s are OU parve certified when bearing the OU symbol.)
Non-fat Dry Milk - Requires reliable certification.
Pizza - Requires reliable certification. (Pete’s Pizza is Scroll K certified.)
Sour Cream - Requires reliable certification. (Robinson’s and Sinton’s are Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol.)
Yogurt - Requires reliable certification.
DESSERTS
Apple Berry Sauce - Without added flavors or grape juice, does not require certification.
Applesauce, unflavored - Does not require certification.
Ice Cream - Requires reliable certification. (Many brands are certified kosher dairy. Bonnie Brae is Scroll K certified. Mocha Mix is OK parve certified when bearing the OK symbol; Rice Dream is OU parve certified when bearing the OU symbol.)
Ices - Require reliable certification.
Jell-O - Requires reliable certification.
Pudding - Requires reliable certification.
Sorbet - Requires reliable certification. (Bonnie Brae brand is Scroll K certified when bearing the Scroll K symbol; Haagen Dazs is OUD certified when bearing the OUD symbol.)
DIPS & SAUCES
All dips and sauces require reliable certification.
DISPOSABLE UTENSILS & FOOD WRAPS
Aluminum Foil - Does not require certification.
Aluminum Foil Pans - Do not require certification.
Foam Containers & Plates - Do not require certification.
Freezer Paper - Does not require certification.
Paper Plates - Do not require certification.
Parchment Paper - Quilon treated, requires reliable certification (James River is Star K certified); silicon treated, does not require certification.
Plastic Flatware & Plates - Do not require certification.
Plastic Wrap & Bags - Do not require certification.
Waxed Paper - Does not require certification.
EGGS
Eggbeaters - Require reliable certification.
Eggs, non-processed - do not require certification. They should be checked to ensure that they do not contain blood spots.
Eggs, processed - Require reliable certification.
FISH PRODUCTS
Canned Fish - Requires reliable certification.
Cooked Fish - Requires reliable certification.
Fillet - Breaded or skinless, requires reliable certification. {{{{DAT Minyan Rabbinical Staff: Salmon fillet is permissible to purchase from any store. Please Note that if you buy salmon fillet(with no scales on it) from a fish store, one must follow conditions #1 and #3 below. If purchased pre-packaged from a commercial store e.g. Costco etc. where one can assume they did a mass cutting of salmon fillet, no conditions are necessary.}}}}
Fresh Fish - Whole fish and fish steaks should, preferably, be purchased from a store which has reliable rabbinical supervision. This is because non-kosher stores that sell fish commonly use one knife to cut different species, kosher and non-kosher alike. Therefore, residue from the slicing of non-kosher fish may remain on the blade of the knife and, subsequently, be rubbed onto the cutting site of the kosher fish.
However, one may buy whole fish or fish steaks, even if it is gutted, from any store, provided the following conditions are met:
1. One did not actually see the kosher fish soaking amidst non-kosher fish.
2. Some scales are still on the fish.
3. Prior to cooking the fish, one should take a straight edged knife and, using only minimal pressure, scrape off the area where the store knife would have cut. This would wipe off any residue from the blade that cut the non-kosher fish. After this, thoroughly wash the fish.
Gefilte Fish - Requires reliable certification.
Ground Fish - Requires reliable certification.
Imitation Crabmeat - Requires reliable certification. (Available at East Side Kosher Deli.)
Lox - Requires reliable certification. (Arctic Pacific Fisheries is Scroll K certified.)
Smoked Fish - Requires reliable certification. (Arctic Pacific Fisheries is Scroll K certified.)
The following is a partial list of kosher and non-kosher species of fish:
Kosher Fish
Albacore
Bass
Buffalo Fish
Carp
Char Cod
Flounder
Goldfish
Grouper
Haddock
Halibut
Herring
Mackerel
Mahi Mahi
Orange Roughee
Perch
Pike
Pollock
Salmon
Sardines
Snapper
Sole
Suckers
Trout
Tuna
Walleye
Whitefish
Whiting
Non Kosher Fish
CATFISH
EELS
GRAYFISH
MARLIN
SHARK
SNAKE MACKERELS
PUFFER
STURGEONS
SWORDFISH
FRUIT
Canned
Kosher certification is not required on canned fruits which only contain one or more of the following ingredients: Ascorbic acid, citric acid, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, salt, sugar, water. Note: Other ingredients may require kosher certification. Check with our office for further information.
Applesauce, pure - Without questionable ingredients.
Berries - Raspberries and blackberries are not recommended; other varieties, without questionable ingredients.
Cherries - Pitted or sweet, without questionable ingredients; maraschino cherries, require reliable certification.
Figs - Without questionable ingredients.
Fruit Cocktail - Without questionable ingredients, provided that you remove the cherries.
Guava - Does not require certification.
Mandarin Oranges - Without questionable ingredients.
Mango - Does not require certification.
Peaches - Without questionable ingredients.
Pears - Without questionable ingredients.
Pineapples - Without questionable ingredients.
Plums - Without questionable ingredients.
Prunes - Require reliable certification.
Dried
Dried fruit, except for dried bananas and dried prunes, do not require certification. Freeze-dried, requires reliable certification.
Dried bananas - Require reliable certification.
Dried prunes - Require reliable certification.
Fresh
Fresh fruits do not require certification. However, some varieties require a thorough inspection prior to cooking and eating to ensure that they are free of insects. All varieties should be inspected to ensure that they do not have a worm hole, which may indicate the presence of a worm inside. We are including the guidelines for commonly used fruits.
Berries - Blackberries and red raspberries are not recommended, due to infestation, unless they are pureed; blueberries may be used after being rinsed; strawberries may be used after cutting the top off and thoroughly washing the fruit under running water.
Nuts - Roasted in oil, require reliable certification; raw and dry roasted, do not require certification.
Raisins - Without oil, do not require certification.
Frozen
Frozen insect-free varieties, without additives, are acceptable without certification.
HEALTH FOODS
Agar Agar - Does not require certification.
Barley - Does not require certification. Some packages of barley may contain larva, insects or even live worms! This is not isolated to any specific brand or store. It is strongly suggested that each package of barley, or other similar grains, be inspected prior to use. A simple visual inspection followed by a rinse in cold water is adequate.
Bran - Does not require certification.
Brown Rice Chips - Require reliable certification. (Eden is OK certified when bearing the OK symbol.)
Brown Rice Soba - Requires reliable certification. (Eden is OK certified when bearing the OK symbol.)
Buckwheat Pastas - Without eggs or oil, do not require certification. (Eden is OK certified when bearing the OK symbol.)
Cracked Wheat - Does not require certification.
Crunch Bars - Require reliable certification. (Rainforest is OK certified when bearing the OK symbol.)
Dried Tofu Soybeans - Require reliable certification. (Eden is OK certified when bearing the OK symbol.)
Energy Bars - Require reliable certification.
Energy Drinks - Require reliable certification. (Power Dream is OU certified when bearing the OU symbol.)
Flax Seed - Does not require certification.
Kamut Whole and Flakes - Does not require certification.
Kasha - Does not require certification.
Lotus Root Soba - Does not require certification.
Meatless Meat - Requires reliable certification. (Whitewave is Star K certified when bearing the Star K symbol.)
Millet - Does not require certification.
Miso - Does not require certification.
Mugwort Soba - Does not require certification.
Oat Groats - Do not require certification.
Oats - Do not require certification.
Pasta - Without eggs or oil, does not require certification.
Potatoes, canned and frozen - Require reliable certification.
Potatoes, raw - Do not require certification.
Quinoa - Does not require certification.
Rice - Does not require certification.
Rice Flakes - Do not require certification.
Rice Pasta - Containing only rice flour and water, does not require certification.
Rice Sticks - Require reliable certification.
Rice Treats - Require reliable certification.
Rye Flakes - Do not require certification.
Sea Vegetables - Arame, hiziki, nori and wakame, require reliable certification. (Eden is OK certified when bearing the OK symbol.)
Soba Japanese Buckwheat Pasta - Without eggs or oil, does not require certification.
Soy Bean Paste - Does not require certification.
Soy Beans - Roasted in oil, require reliable certification.
Soy Beverage - Requires reliable certification. (Trader Joe’s, Whitewave, and Whole Foods are Scroll KDE certified when bearing the Scroll KDE symbol.)
Soy Creamer - Requires reliable certification. (Whitewave is Scroll KDE certified when bearing the Scroll KDE symbol.)
Soy Ice Cream - Requires reliable certification.
Soy Yogurt - Requires reliable certification. (Whitewave is Scroll KDE certified when bearing the Scroll KDE symbol.)
Spelt Pasta - Without eggs or oil, does not require certification.
Sushi - Requires reliable certification. (Whitewave is Star K certified.)
Sushi Nori - Requires reliable certification.
Tempeh - Requires reliable certification.
Textured Vegetable Protein - Requires reliable certification.
Tofu - Requires reliable certification. (Whitewave is Star K certified.)
Wasabi Powder - Does not require certification.
Wheat Berries - Do not require certification.
Wheat Bran - Does not require certification.
Wheat Germ - Does not require certification.
Whole Rye - Does not require certification.
Wild Yam Soba - Requires reliable certification. (Eden is OK certified when bearing the OK symbol.)
JELLIES & SPREADS
Fruit Butters - Require reliable certification.
Honey - Flavored, requires reliable certification; unflavored, liquid, does not require certification. Non-filtered is not recommended.
Honey Powder - Requires reliable certification.
Jam/Jelly - Requires reliable certification.
Margarine - Requires reliable certification. Many are dairy.
Marmalade - Requires reliable certification.
Nut Butters - Require reliable certification.
Peanut Butter - Requires reliable certification.
Preserves - Require reliable certification.
KITCHEN CLEANING SUPPLIES
Dish Detergents, Soaps - Do not require certification.
Paper Towels, Napkins - Do not require certification.
Rubber Gloves - Do not require certification.
Silver Polish - Does not require certification.
Soap - Does not require certification.
Sponges, Scrubbers - Do not require certification.
Steel Wool/Soap Pads - Do not require certification.
MEAT & POULTRY
All meat & poultry require reliable certification.
ORAL HYGIENE & MEDICINAL PRODUCTS
Dental Floss - Flavored and/or coated, does not require certification.
Mouthwash - Does not require certification.
Over-The-Counter-Medicine - Does not require certification.
Throat Drops - Require reliable certification. (Celestial Seasoning is Star K certified; new packages of Ludens bear the OUD designaton since they are produced on dairy equipment; however, they do not contain any dairy ingredients.)
Toothpaste - Does not require certification.
PASTA, POTATOES & RICE
Basmati Rice - Unseasoned, does not require certification.
Couscous - Unseasoned, does not require certification.
Pasta - Without eggs or oil, does not require certification.
Pilaf - Requires reliable certification.
Polenta - Non-processed, unseasoned, does not require certification; processed, requires reliable
certification.
Potatoes - Processed (e.g., canned, peeled or powdered), require reliable certification; frozen without oil or other questionable ingredients, do not require certification.
Rice - Seasoned, requires reliable certification; unseasoned, does not require certification.
Rice Mix - Requires reliable certification.
Tabouli - Unseasoned, does not require certification.
PET FOOD
Animal foods that contain meat and dairy together should not be used. Separate utensils and facilities should be used for those foods that are acceptable.
SEASONINGS
Artificial Sweetener - Requires reliable certification.
Barbecue Seasoning - Requires reliable certification.
Butter Flavored Salt - Requires reliable certification.
Celery Salt - Requires reliable certification.
Chicken Seasoning - Requires reliable certification.
Cinnamon Sugar - Does not require certification.
Citric Acid - Requires reliable certification.
Fajita Seasoning - Requires reliable certification.
Garlic - Powder, requires reliable certification; crushed, without additional ingredients, does not
require certification; juice, does not require certification.
Herb blends - Require reliable certification.
Herbs, dried - Leaves, seeds and spices, without added ingredients, do not require certification.
Herbs, fresh - are not recommended, due to insect infestation. However, it may be used by implementing either of the following methods:
A) Sealed in cheesecloth during cooking (The cheesecloth containing the fresh herbs must be removed after cooking is completed).
B) Washed and then pureed.
Italian Seasoning - Requires reliable certification.
Ketchup - Requires reliable certification.
Lemon and Herb Seasoning - Requires reliable certification.
Lemon and Pepper Seasoning Salt - Requires reliable certification.
Meat Tenderizer - Requires reliable certification.
Mexican Seasoning - Requires reliable certification.
Mustard - Ground, does not require certification; prepared, requires reliable certification.
Onion Juice - Does not require certification.
Onion Powder - Requires reliable certification.
Pickling Lime - Requires reliable certification.
Salt - Without calcium stearate, does not require certification.
Salt ‘n Spice - Requires reliable certification.
Salt Substitutes - Require reliable certification.
Sugar - Does not require certification.
Sugar Substitutes - Require reliable certification.
Vegetable Flakes - Require reliable certification.
Vinegar - Requires reliable certification.
SNACK FOODS
Candy - Requires reliable certification.
Cereal Bars - Require reliable certification.
Chocolate - Requires reliable certification.
Corn Chips - Require reliable certification.
Granola Bars - Require reliable certification.
Gum - Requires reliable certification.
Halvah Bars - Require reliable certification.
Marshmallows - Require reliable certification. (Elyon is OU parve certified.)
Popcorn - Requires reliable certification.
Popcorn Seeds - Do not require certification.
Potato Chips - Require reliable certification.
Pretzels - Require reliable certification.
Rice Cakes - Require reliable certification.
Sesame Crunch Bars - Require reliable certification.
Snack Bars - Require reliable certification.
Tortilla Chips - Require reliable certification. (Archer Farms and Great Western Tortilla Chips are Scroll K certified.)
SYRUPS
Maple Syrup - Blends, require reliable certification; pure, does not require certification.
Molasses - Does not require certification.
Syrup - Flavored (such as chocolate or strawberry), requires reliable certification. (Hershey’s &
Nestle chocolate syrups are made on dairy equipment.)
VEGETABLES
Canned
Do not require certification, except where noted. It is nevertheless preferable to only use with reliable certification.
BAMBOO SHOOTS - REQUIRE RELIABLE CERTIFICATION.
BEETS
CARROTS
CORN
CORN, CREAM STYLE
GREEN BEANS
HEARTS OF PALM
HOMINY - REQUIRES RELIABLE CERTIFICATION.
MIXED VEGETABLES - REQUIRE RELIABLE CERTIFICATION.
MUSHROOMS
OKRA
PEAS
PEAS AND CARROTS
PUMPKIN
SWEET POTATO
TOMATO PRODUCTS - REQUIRE RELIABLE CERTIFICATION.
WATER CHESTNUTS - REQUIRE RELIABLE CERTIFICATION.
WAXED BEANS
YAMS
ZUCCHINI
Fresh
Fresh vegetables do not require certification. However, some varieties require a thorough inspection prior to cooking and eating to ensure that they are free of insects. Note: Even those vegetables that commonly have insects, if they are cooked in cheesecloth (and the entire cheesecloth with the vegetables are removed together after cooking), they do not require any inspection. Additionally, there is no requirement to inspect these varieties if they will be pureed. However, vegetables need to be washed prior to pureeing them.
The following vegetables do not require inspection:
AVOCADO
BEAN SPROUTS
BEETS
CARROTS
CORN
CUCUMBERS
EGGPLANT
GREEN BEANS
JICAMA
KOHLRABI
LEEK
MUSHROOMS –BUTTON AND SHITAKA
OKRA
PARSNIP
PEA PODS
PEPPERS (GREEN, RED, AND YELLOW)
RADISHES
SQUASH
STRING BEANS
SWEET POTATOES
TOMATOES
WAXED BEANS
YAMS
ZUCCHINI
Asparagus - The florets should be discarded and the stalk should be peeled and washed thoroughly. (Bodek and Garden Pure are OU certified insect-free and are available at the East Side Kosher Deli.)
Broccoli and Cauliflower - Fresh or frozen, are not recommended due to the difficulty of inspecting them. (Bodek and Garden Pure are OU certified insect-free and are available at the East Side Kosher Deli.)
Celery - Remove the leaf and cut apart the area where it branches off toward the top of the stalks. Thoroughly wash each stalk by rubbing both sides while rinsing with water.
Green Onion (Scallions) - Each stalk should be slit open (top to bottom) and thoroughly washed by rubbing both sides while rinsing with water.
Leafy Green Vegetables (e.g., cabbage, Iceberg lettuce, and Romaine lettuce.) - Fresh, require inspection of each leaf (both sides). However, if these vegetables were frozen, they do not require inspection and it is sufficient to rinse both sides of each leaf under running water. (Bodek is OU certified; Garden Pure is OU certified when bearing the OU symbol. These brands are acceptable without inspection.)
Mushrooms – Oyster, are not recommended, due to insect infestation; portobello, remove stem and discard, then remove entire brown fan-like under-part and wash thoroughly.
Onions - After removing the two outer layers, the rest of the onion may be used, as long as no irregularity is seen.
Frozen
Frozen insect-free varieties, without additives, do not require certification.
VITAMINS & NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
Energy Supplements - Require reliable certification.
Vitamins - Chewable, require reliable certification; tablets that are not eaten as a food and are not coated with a pleasant tasting coating, should preferably be kosher certified, when available. (Kosher certified vitamins are available at the East Side Kosher Deli.)
