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Pesach - Food

Pecans
Q. Why do raw pecans require hashgachah for Pesach? A. In most cases, when the nut is removed…
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Olive Oil
Q. I saw a report about how common it is for olive oil to be adulterated, and that makes me wonder…
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Netting and Twine
Q. I heard that the string used to hold together roasts can be chametz. How can string be chametz?…
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Milk Substitutes
Q. Is there any type of milk alternative on Pesach for those who are allergic to milk protein…
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Kamut
Q. Is kamut chametz? A. Kamut is a variety of wheat which, just like all other wheat, can become…
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Gluten-Free Foods
Q. My family is gluten-free, so does that mean we can eat all our gluten-free food on Pesach?…
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Invert Sugar
Q. Does invert sugar require special Pesach certification? A. Yes; the process of “inverting”…
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Ink Used to Mark Meat
Q. My butcher told me that he trims the ink marks off beef that will be sold for Pesach. (Sounds…
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Frozen Vegetables
Q. Why do frozen vegetables require Pesach certification? A. Frozen vegetables sold as “raw”…
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Eggs
Q. Is there anything I need to know before buying eggs for Pesach? A. Raw eggs that are still…
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Frozen Fruit
Q. Your Pesach Guide says that frozen fruit may be used without hashgachah if it is not sweetened…
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Wheat Grass and Barley Grass
Q. Are wheat grass and barley grass chametz? A. No. Only the wheat or barley berry/grain can…
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Allergen Statement
Q. How come the food I bought for Pesach says “may contain wheat” on the label? Isn’t wheat chametz?…
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Vodka
Q. Can unflavored vodka made from potatoes be consumed on Pesach without special certification?…
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BHA & BHT
Q. Why do nuts which contain BHA or BHT require hashgachah for Pesach? A. BHA and BHT (Butylated…
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Vegetable Wash
Q. Does vegetable wash require hashgachah for Pesach? A. Yes. Although there are a few kosher…
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Bottled Water
Q. Is bottled water acceptable for Pesach without special certification? A. Yes, and this…
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Vanilla beans
Q. Are vanilla beans kitnios? A. No.…
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Brown Sugar
Q. What about brown sugar makes it that it requires Pesach certification? Isn’t it just sugar…
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Tonic Water
Q. Does tonic water require special Pesach certification? A. Yes. The carbonation might…
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Buy Before Pesach
Q. I see that you recommend certain items for Pesach but say they should be bought before Yom…
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Seltzer
Q. Why does the cRc require a Pesach hechsher on unflavored seltzer? A. There are several ways…
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Coatings on Fruits & Vegetables
Q. Are there any kitnios or chametz issues regarding the coatings put on fruits and vegetables?…
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Rice Cereal
Q. We’ve been told not to use commercially produced rice cereal for Pesach. What can we substitute…
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Decaffeinated Coffee
Q. Why does your guide say that decaffeinated coffee has to have hashgachah for Pesach? Why…
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Paper Bags
Q. When my mother takes hot cookies out of the oven, she puts them onto a paper bag to cool off.…
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Egg Matzah
Q. The Pesach egg matzah in the store says that it can only be used by the elderly or infirm. Why…
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