Quinoa
Quinoa is Kosher L’Pesach and is not related to the 5 types of Chometz grains, millet or rice. However, because there is a possibility that quinoa grows in proximity of Chometz grains and processed in facilities that compromise its Kosher for Passover status, quinoa should only be accepted for Pesach use with a reliable Kosher […]
Kitniyos Products
Be alert for products on the shelf this year that bear a Hashgacha for Pesach that include Kitniyos. The O/U and the Star K, among others, have given Hashgacha to many Kitniyos produts. The symbol is O/UP-Kitniyot or Star-S. Ashkenazic Jews and Sephardim, whose minhag it is to NOT eat Kitniyos should be aware of […]
Matzah Ashira
Caution should be used when buying Matzos to be sure that they are no in the category of “Matzah Ashira”. Some brands that produce Matzah Ashira are; Aviv, Hagada, Holiday, Horowitz Margareten, Jerusalem, King Star, Manischewitz, Matzot Carmel, Osem, Rishon, Shibolim, Shoprite, Yanovsky and Yehuda. Some types of Matzah Ashira include: Egg Matzoh Chocolate Covered […]