| Both the OU and the OK have magazines which provide listings of foods
that are under their approval. The are numerous newsletters (Kosher
Kurrents, Kashrus Magazine, etc.) which also have lists. Because
things change daily (if suppliers change, etc.) the smartest way to
shop is to look for the kosher symbol on the package. That is the only
way to acertain if it is kosher. Many is the time that either my wife
or I have begun putting away groceries and notice that a brand which we
have used for years ( and which we picked up out of habit) nolonger had
a kashrus marking on it. When we investigated, there usually was a
real change in the status.
The OU Kosher Hotline is (212)564-8330. They could give you
information about how to get some of the lists.
Av
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| There are certain brands that do produce exclusively kosher food, but they are
generally available only in heavily populated Jewish neighborhoods, and your
friend might not live near one. More to the point, most companies produce
various products, some of which are under rabbinical supervision, and some of
which are not. The key is to look for a symbol on the packaging that indicates
if the product is supervised, and by whom.
There are many organizations that provide such supervisions, some on a national
scale, and some by local rabbinic boards. It's not practical to list all of
them here, but there is a magazine dedicated to this issue which periodically
publishes a list of symbols and the organizations they represent. The address
is:
Kashrus magazine
P.O.B. 96
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11204
In addition, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations (OU), has a kashrus
department which will answer questions on specific products. The telephone
number is (212)564-8330.
Good Luck!!
Jeremy
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