lundi 18 janvier 2016

The Truth About Kosher Meals

By Dorothy Taylor


Every individual is different, especially when it comes to the types of food that they enjoy. Certain food have to be prepared a certain way depending upon a persons diet, individual preference, or their religious beliefs. Kosher meals have to be prepared carefully for Jewish believers.

For a meal to be considered kosher, it must meet all of the Jewish dietary laws. These laws are known as the kashrut. It's definition is attributed to the Hebrew definition of proper or clean. Dietary laws can also be found in the Torah. Many Jewish families continue to keep kosher food in their homes.

Jewish laws are very strict in what they allow and prohibit. An animal, such as a pig, is strictly forbidden. It should never be consumed. Mammals that chew cud or have hooves that are cloven in nature are also not allowed. Fish is often permitted, but all types of shellfish are not. Even birds are allowed on occasion depending upon the type.

When purchasing foods that are considered to be acceptable to the Jewish dietary law, one must be careful. Not all Jewish foods are kosher. Individuals need to look for special symbols on packages, as well as the word pareve. Also as a special note, different certifying agencies do use different symbols, so it is always wise for the individual to do their homework.

When a meal is prepared one must be careful not to have beef or poultry served with dairy products. They are not to be eaten together. However eggs and dairy products can be served together. Sometimes restaurants are very careful in observance of this dietary law and offer either exclusively dairy or meat. This prevents cross contamination from occurring.

Fish, eggs, grains, and vegetables are food that are allowable to be consumed with either dairy or meat foods. Poultry is also included in this dietary restriction. Fried chicken is not considered acceptable because it has a batter that is milk-based, however fish with the same batter is permitted.

Where and how a meal is prepared is also important. Kitchens that are considered kosher, should use separate sets of utensils, dishes, pots, or anything that comes into contact with food that requires the use of milk or meat. It is also important to keep dishes and utensils separate because they cannot be washed together. The ideal setup for a Jewish family's kitchen is one that contains two sinks. Even dishes and utensils must be dried using separate dish towels as well as racks.

The purchase of food should be done very carefully. Just because a food is deemed as being Jewish, doesn't necessarily mean that it is acceptable. One should look for special symbols as well as the word pareve on all packaging. One also needs to be aware that each agency that certifies may use different types of symbols.

Kosher usually refers to something that is pure or clean using its formal definition. It means that something is approved or fit. However, it has taken on a new definition in the American dialect. It refers to something that is genuine, proper, or legitimate. When one feels like something is just not right or correct, they simply refer to it as simply not being kosher.




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