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Pesach: Flax and Hemp
Flax and hemp (whole grains only) may be used on Pesach. They should be purchased from manufacturers that do not process Chometz grains also. These grains should also be carefully checked before Pesach for any residue.
From The O/U For Pesach: Rice Milk – Kiyniyos, no Chometz
Some Rice Milk may contain an enzyme that is derived from barley (Chometz), therefore, only the following brands of Rice Milk have been approved by the O/U as original rice milk with no Chometz (they are Kitniyos): Rice Dream Enriched (unsweetened original) Harris Teeter RiceSense Enriched Full Circle Hy-Vee Meijer Nature’s Place Shop Rite Market […]
From The O/U For Pesach: Kedem Grape Juice without Sulfites
The O/UP certifies Kedem fresh pressed Grape Juice with no sulfites. This product needs a KFP certification.
From The Star K For Pesach: Dried Fruit
The following Dried Fruit, certified by the Star K, are acceptable for Pesach use with NO Kosher For Pesach certification needed: Gocmez Apricots Happy Apricots Sunny Fruit Apricots & Figs
From The O/U For Pesach: Quinoa
The O/U certifies the following Quinoa for Pesach use, ONLY with the O/UP certification (needs Pesach certification): Setton Pereg Earthly Choice Goldbangs Natural Earth (Star KP) La Bonne In addition, Pereg makes O/UP quinoa flour.
From The Star K For Pesach: Ancient Harvest Quinoa
The Star K certifies Ancient Harvest Inca Red Grains, Tricolor Grains Harmony Blend, White Grains Traditional and White Quinoa 50 lb. Bulk Bag year long as well as for Pesach. This product is acceptable for Pesach use with no Kosher for Pesach certification.
From The O/U For Pesach: Kirkland Frozen Atlantic Salmon
Kirkland brand Frozen Atlantic Salmon may be used on Pesach with no special “P” designation and without washing. However, Kirkland brand Frozen Wild Salmon must be washed first, before use on Pesach.
From The Star K, O/U and cRc For Pesach: Washing Raw Meat & Fish
The Star K, O/U and cRc all say to was all raw meat and fish, with no special “P” designation, before using on Pesach.
From The O/U For Pesach: Welch’s/Manischewitz 100% Grape Juice
This year Welch’s, in conjunction with Manischewitz, will once again be producing their 100% Grape Juice.