Why does Kosher Mean?
“Kosher” is a term used to describe food that complies with the strict dietary standards of traditional Jewish law. For many Jews, kosher is about more than just health or food safety. It is about reverence and adherence to religious tradition. That said, not all Jewish communities adhere to strict kosher guidelines. Some individuals may choose to follow only certain rules — or none at all.
The laws that provide the foundation for a kosher dietary pattern are collectively referred to as kashrut and are found within the Torah, the Jewish book of sacred texts. Instructions for practical application of these laws are passed down through oral tradition. Kosher dietary laws are comprehensive and provide a rigid framework of rules that not only outline which foods are allowed or forbidden but also mandate how permitted foods must be produced, processed, and prepared prior to consumption.
Some of the main kosher dietary guidelines ban certain food pairings — particularly that of meat and dairy.
There are three main kosher food categories:
- Meat (fleishig): Mammals or fowl, as well as products derived from them, including bones or broth.
- Dairy (milchig): Milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt.
- Pareve: Any food that is not meat or dairy, including fish, eggs, and plant-based foods.
According to kosher tradition, any food categorized as meat may never be served or eaten at the same meal as a dairy product.
Furthermore, all utensils and equipment used to process and clean meat and dairy must be kept separate — even down to the sinks in which they’re washed.
After eating meat, you must wait a designated amount of time before consuming any dairy product. The particular length of time varies among different Jewish customs but is usually between one and six hours.
According to some views, pareve food items are considered neutral and may be eaten alongside either meat or dairy, but the issue is debated.
Here are some of our favorite Kosher Products
Tasty Jungle introduces a NEW SUPERFOOD PASTA made from breadfruit. Breadfruit is extremely nutritious, containing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, omegas, and more! Breadfruit is a wonderful sustainable crop for our planet, supporting a healthier community and a healthier planet by utilizing this nutritious and sustainable crop.
Move over, muffins! Siren Snacks’ zesty, lemon poppyseed protein bites bring you back to that lazy Sunday morning mentality. Plus, with plant-based protein, these bites will add an extra twist of delight to your day.
Pura Coco Coconut Water Cold-Brew Coffee is made of Cold-filtered coconut water. Our coconuts are farmed sustainably in rich volcanic soil, cracked and micro-filtered ensuring the freshest flavor possible. The result is the most delicious coconut water and cold brew coffee you’ve ever tasted, pure & simple.
Pura Coco was born out of necessity. Years ago, we began experimenting with the cold brew concept only to quickly realize the traditional method of steeping coffee in cold water resulted in a beverage that left sweetness to be desired. After unsuccessfully attempting to dissolve cane sugar, agave, and honey in the cold brew, we thought, “What if we steep coffee in coconut water instead of just plain water?” Eureka! The natural coconut sugars served perfectly to balance the coffee flavor with a bit of sweetness and enhanced depth of flavor and texture, resulting in the best cold brew coffee on the planet.
We began by identifying locations that were close to the USA and had the best growing conditions for our ingredients. Hello, Costa Rica! Often referred to as “the garden of the Americas”, Costa Rica’s climate, geography, and geology blend to produce rich volcanic soil and just the right amount of rainfall and sunshine for a powerful, fertile base for our coconut farms.
It’s here! This is the oat milk chocolate version of our mind-bending chocolate hazelnut spread. The world’s best cacao and the world’s best hazelnuts combine our in-house oat milk into a totally addictive spread. For ice cream, waffles, strawberries, and especially for eating straight out of the jar!
Granola Chik’s chocolate chips are specially customized for our product using no refined sugars and no dairy products, are sweetened with coconut instead of refined sugar, and contain 48% organic cocoa with no emulsifiers. The chips are layered on top of the bark to provide a gratifying yet wholesome chocolatey taste in every bite.
Nutraberry’s Raspberry Seed Powder upcycles the benefits of raspberry from Seedless Raspberry Jams in their Berry Seed Powder. You get the benefits of raspberries, without all the sugar. Our Raspberry Seed Powder contains 65% insoluble fiber (read: high in protein)!