Articles About Kashrut
Practical guides on Jewish law, koshering, festivals and everyday kosher life.
Kashrut Básico
Pareve: what it means and why it's so common on labels
Pareve is one of the most repeated words in kosher labeling. We explain what it means and why it's so valued.
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Shechita: the kosher slaughter method
For the meat of a kosher animal to be fit for consumption, it must be slaughtered using a specific ritual method called shechita.
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Glatt kosher: how is it different from regular kosher
The term "glatt" appears frequently in kosher butcher shops and restaurants. We explain what level of strictness it represents.
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Kosher eggs: what to check before using them
Eggs are pareve and generally kosher, but there is a mandatory checking step before cooking them.
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Kosher fish: fins and scales, the basic rules
Unlike meat, kosher fish does not require shechita, but it must meet a specific physical criterion.
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Kashrut and veganism: is eating vegan the same as eating kosher?
Many people assume a vegan product is automatically kosher. The reality is more nuanced.