From The Star-K: Newly Certified – JNS Pineapple Tidbits in Natural Juice
The Star-K now certifies JNS Foods brand Pineapple Tidbits in natural Juice.
From The Kof-K: Late July Snacks Tortilla Chips
The Late July Snacks Jalapeno Lime Tortilla Chips sold at Costco and other stores are now certified Kof-K dairy.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Matt’s Bakery Cookies
Matt’s Bakery Cookies with O/K Pareve are Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: S. Rosen’s Breads
S. Rosen’s breads, buns and rolls with an O/U (available at Costco) are Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Natural Ovens Bakery
Natural Ovens Bakery Keto-Friendly White Bread with an O/U ink jetted on the individually wrapped loaves (available at Costco) is Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Trader Joe’s Chocolate Brooklyn Babka, Cinnamon Brooklyn Babka and Half Moon Cookies
Trader Joe’s brand of Chocolate Brooklyn Babka, Cinnamon Brooklyn Babka and Half Moon Cookies that bear O/U pareve are Pas Yisroel. (they are no longer Yoshon).
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Trader Joe’s Challah – Braided Egg Bread
Trader Joe’s Challah – Braided Egg Bread that bears an Earth K symbol and states “Pas Yisroel” is Pas Yisroel.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Honey
The following rules can be applied when determining if honey products are kosher:
Pure, unflavored honey is acceptable without a hechsher.
Flavored honey requires a hechsher.
Clover, Wildflower, Blossom, Orange etc. are types of honey, not flavors, and are acceptable without a hechsher if they are unflavored.
Honey in the comb is acceptable, but one should not squeeze honey from the comb on Shabbos
Bee parts found in unfiltered honey should be removed.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Nagano Japonica Rice
Nagano Japonica Rice is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision when bearing a date code beginning with the letters “HD”.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Natural Earth Sweet Sushi Sauce
Natural Earth Sweet Sushi Sauce is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Pitti Caffe Coffee
Pitti Caffe brand Coffee Beans, Capsules and Ground Coffee are now Certified Kosher under Star-K supervision. Label must state PittiCafe-Mokaefti SRL of Corsico, Ml, Italy
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Member’s Mark Fruit Strips
Member’s Mark brand Fruit Strips (Variety Pack, Mixed Berry, Strawberry and Tropical Fruit) are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Great Value Canned Bell Peppers
Great Value brand canned Bell Peppers Sweet (strips and diced) are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Mountain Dew Energy Drinks
Mountain Dew Kickstart, Mountain Dew Energy (formerly Mountain Dew “Rise” Energy) and Mountain Dew Game Fuel Energy Drinks contain grape juice (except for Game Fuel “Zero” varieties) and are acceptable ONLY when bearing a K or a recognized Kosher symbol, or when bearing the letters “XG” in the middle of the second line of the inkjet code on the bottom of the can.
Other Mountain Dew products that are produced in the USA, Canada and Mexico are acceptable without any symbol or code.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Fruitworks Mango Lemonade FCB Slurpee Syrup
New Fruitworks Real Sugar Mango Lemonade FCB Slurpee Syrup is Kosher and pareve (no symbol required). The label on the syrup box in the back must be checked to verify the brand and flavor.
From The Kof-K: Miyoko
Miyoko brand European Style Cultured Vegan Butter (Salted & Unsalted) certification has permanently changed from Kof-K Pareve to DE (dairy equipment).
All of their artisanal Vegan Cheese Wheels are still certified Kof-K Pareve.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Gatorade
Gatorade Zero Thirst Quencher in Grape and Fruit Punch flavors in 12 oz., 20 oz. and 28 oz. bottles is O/U certified and pareve, even though the labels currently do NOT bear the O/U symbol.
Gatorade Zero “With Protein” Thirst Quencher in 16.9 oz. bottles contains whey, a dairy ingredient and bears a proper O/U D (dairy designation).
From The COR of Greater Detroit: New Sodas
The following new sodas are Kosher, even without any Kashrus symbol…
Mountain Dew Flamin’ Hot
Mountain Dew Purple Thunder
Mountain Dew Baja Gold
Mountain Dew Baja Mango Gem
Dr. Pepper Dark Berry (regular and Zero Sugar)
From Agudas Israel: Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Last July, Ben & Jerry’s decided to take part in the antisemitic BDS movement and refuse sale of its products in parts of Israel. Today, Unilever (owner of Ben & Jerry’s) announced that it has sold its Ben & Jerry’s business interests to its Israeli licensee, ending the boycott.
