If it's toxic (I.e. inedible) or if it is double wrapped, there is no concern. #5570
If it's toxic (I.e. inedible) or if it is double wrapped, there is no concern. #5570
Asktherav.com strongly encourages the use of the thrip cloth or shmate method but recommends doing sample checking the regular way too. ראה מש״כ ח״א בקובץ עץ חיים באבוב…
Kashering a sink: Which sinks can be Kashered: Only a metal/stainless steel sink can be koshered. porcelain and enamel sinks cannot be Kashered. Preparing the sink: Wait 24…
Kashering a countertop: Granite countertops: Preparing the countertop: The countertop must be thoroughly cleaned. if any dirt is on the countertop it cannot be Koshered (generally speaking). A mere discoloration…
E-cigarettes and VAPES, whether in pod or liquid form are problematic both from a Halachic and health standpoint. See here: Rabbi Daniel Stein: "Are Vaping and E-Cigarettes Kosher?"…
Question: There aren’t many summer jobs available for my young teenage son. Can he work in a supermarket where they have a nice kosher section, but it’s mostly non-kosher…
Question: A local supermarket has introduced several brand-new commercial coffee machines (providing espressos, cappuccinos, americanos etc). They have dedicated one for Cholov Yisroel. These machines self-clean and there is…
A. The standard approach is to be stringent and not Kasher a dishwasher due to the various concerns, primarily because it is not likely that the hot water cycle…
Water which is not flavored and not fortified does not require a Hechsher. #5274
I typically always cook a minimum of three, but I don't want to be wasteful if the experiment fails. Answer: Allowed. There is no halachic obligation to cook…
לדעת הרבה פוסקים, קוקה קולה באותה רמת כשרות כמו שאר המשקאות. מקורות: בנוגע לקולה הרב לנדא מבני ברק אומר שצריך הכשר מיוחד, עד כמה שידוע לי הבעיה שלו…
Potato chips - fried potato chips should be Bishul Yisroel. However steam cooked potato chips do not need to be exclusively bishul Yisroel. Pringles - there is a Machlokes in regards…
Yes. ראה שאלה 3906. #4553 This Q&A is brought to you by: An anonymous partner in appreciation of the Bedatz of Crown Heights and of AskTheRav…
No, unless it has added sensitive ingredients. #4652 This Q&A is brought to you in honor of Sara bas Leah Gittel and Daniel Yosef ben Leah Gittel …
According to the manufacturing company, it is not kosher certified but it is vegan with no animal derivatives. The company however does produce products with non-kosher ingredients and it…
The oven should be clean from actual residue between fish and meat. Some are particular to designate separate pots for both or in the case of an oven preheat…
The bowl is still Pareve. Sources: מה שחידש הש"ך בסי' צ"ד ס"ק ט"ו לענין קביעת תשמיש הוא כשהכף הוא בן יומו. וחומרא הוא והבו דלא לוסיף עלה. …
Generally, not Okay. However, it depends on the extent of his Chilul Shabbos. It’s advisable to discuss your situation with a Rov. Sources: ראה בה״ג הל׳ שחיטת חולין…
Plain sugar doesn’t need a Hechsher. Unflavored coffee beans or Instant coffee doesn’t need a Hechsher. Some are particular to always get even harmless raw ingredients with a Hechsher…
