Kosher Food for the Health Conscious

Kosher Food for the Health Conscious

Not so very long ago kosher food was associated with the religious practices of Judaism, however, with the growing concern over the quality of the food supply, kosher food is no longer just for the Jewish population. In fact, according to recent reports on simpletoremember.com, an online Judaic forum, the number of health-conscious consumers seeking kosher food has grown steadily over the past several years.

It's easy to understand why! From peanut butter recalls to mad cow disease, it seems the food supply is in the news on a constant basis. Health conscious consumers searching for assurance of nutritious, healthy and safe food are turning to the stricter requirements of Kosher food preparation as an added level of assurance.

What is Kosher Food?

Kosher food laws must abide by strict dietary rules in order for a food to be deemed “kosher” or “fit” to eat. In order to be certified kosher, food must conform to standard FDA guidelines and then the additional scrutiny of a specially-trained Rabbi who oversees the ingredient list, preparation guidelines and other standards. Because foods are categorized as either meat, dairy or “pareve” – a neutral category that does not contain either meat or dairy – kosher food is a particularly attractive option for many modern vegans and vegetarians!

What to Look For

Kosher food symbols include the letter K, often in combination with other symbols, or a U surrounded by a circle. The word "pareve" on a label means that the food contains neither meat nor dairy products.

Fantastic Foods has a full line of kosher products certified by Kosher Supervision of America (KSA) and administered by Rabbi Binyomin Lisbon.

KOSHER DAIRY
Blarney Stone Creamy Potato Soup
Dutch Split Pea Soup
New England Vegetarian Chicken

KOSHER PAREVE
Original Hummus
Falafel
Instant Refried Beans
Instant Black Beans
Tabouli

SIMMER SOUPS
Vegetarian Chicken Noodle
Split Pea
Vegetable Barley

VEGETARIAN ENTREES
Taco Filling
Nature's Burger

RICE & COUSCOUS
Basmati Rice
Organic Couscous
Organic Whole Wheat Couscous
Jasmine Rice
Arborio Rice