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All questions of Kosher and Kashrut must be directed to a reliable Rabbi
Jewish Kosher Cooking - Jewish Cooking Click here for the Kosher Symbols - The Hebrew word kosher means fit or proper as it relates to dietary (kosher) laws. It means that a given product is permitted and acceptable. The sources for the laws of kashruth are of Biblical origin and expounded in Rabbinic legislation, through which the Rabbis interpreted, or added preventative measures to the Biblical regulations. These laws are codified in the Shulchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law), and are discussed in the ancient, medieval, and contemporary writings of the Rabbis. The laws of kashruth are complex and extensive. The intention of this guide is to acquaint the reader with some of the fundamentals of kashruth and provide an insight into their practical application. Given the complex nature of the laws of kashruth, one should consult an Orthodox Rabbi when a question involving kashruth arises. Though an ancillary hygienic benefit has been attributed to the observance of kashruth, their ultimate purpose and rationale is simply to conform to the Divine Will as expressed in the Torah.If you see any of the symbols that are represented, it means "the food has been inspected by one of the many kosher certifying agencies in the United States. Each agency identifies itself by its own unique symbol." Kosher Symbols List with Pictures - [read more...]
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Birds

Kosher

Not Kosher
Capon Bat Ostrich
Chicken Cuckoo Owl
Dove Eagle Pelican
Duck Hawk Stork
Goose Heron Swan
Pigeon Kite Vulture
Turkey Lapwing  

Fish and Seafood

Kosher

Not Kosher
Anchovy Porgy Catfish Snail
Bluefish Red Snapper Eel  
Butterfish Salmon Porpoise  
Carp Sardine Shark  
Cod Sea Bass Whale  
Flounder Shad Clam  
Fluke Smelt Crab  
Haddock Sole Frog  
Halibut Trout Lobster  
Herring Tuna Oyster  
Mackerel Weakfish Scallop  
Pike Whitefish Shrimp  

Insects

Kosher

Not Kosher
Bees are not kosher but Honey is Insects are non-kosher

Eggs

Kosher

Not Kosher
Eggs from kosher animals are koshers Eggs from non-kosher birds are also non-kosher
Eggs from kosher animals with blood spots are not kosher.

Hogs and pigs do not chew their cuds and are therefore not Kosher.

A kosher inspection starts while the animals are still alive and continues until the finished product leaves the plant. This system operates under the diligent and watchful supervision of kosher inspectors, who stringently control the process from the time the meat is slaughtered until it is shipped.

    Kosher: Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Deer.
    Non-Kosher: Horses, Donkeys, Camels and Pigs.

Kosher Slaughter (Shechitah)

This is where additional costs come in. The slaughter is performed by a "shochet"
(a man of skill, piety and expertise). Make sure that:

1. Neck area is clean
2. Severing of the trachea and esophagus
3. Cut is within the proper area
4. No hesitation
5. No pressing
6. No tearing
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