Top 15 COR Passover Hotline from the Questions

COR is pleased to answer questions from kosher consumers throughout the year. This service is especially popular during the weeks leading up to Passover, as evidenced by the over 5,000 questions answered last year prior to Passover.

Please contact us if you have a question not answered in this magazine.

Here is a list of the more frequently asked questions from last year: 1

Does Redpath and Lantic sugar require Kosher for Passover (KFP) certification?

NO. Redpath white sugar and Lantic white sugar are acceptable for Passover and do not require Passover certification.

All varieties of Redpath brown sugar and all varieties of Lantic brown sugar are acceptable for Passover and do not require Passover certification.

In general: other brands of brown sugar require Passover certification; however, white sugar does not require Passover certification.

2. What kind of hand sanitizer can be used on Pesach?

It is halachically acceptable (m'ikar hadin) to use any hand sanitizer even if it is made from alcohol, since the vast majority of such alcohol is not made from chametz (rather they are made from ‎corn or are synthetic). However, there is a preference to purchase, when possible, a sanitizer that is known to be free from chametz. We have verified that the Purell brand is chametz-free, although any product that has a soapy consistency may be purchased.

Do sliced raw mushrooms need KFP certification? NO

Which alcohols found in personal care products are problematic on Pesach and which are not?

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Alcohol that contains chametz could be referred to in any of the following ways:

The following are not sourced from chametz:

Do lemon or lime juice products require KFP certification?

YES. But ReaLemon lemon juice and ReaLime lime juice certified by the OU are acceptable for use on Passover even without KFP certification.

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Does toothpaste need to be chametz-free?

Since toothpaste is used orally, it should be chametz-free. All Colgate and Sensodyne toothpastes are chametz-free.

Do spray & liquid deodorant, hairspray, and perfume need to be chametz-free?

Since it is theoretically possible to distill alcohol found in these products and restore the alcohol to an edible state, they should be chametz-free. The same applies to dry shampoo. All stick deodorants, however, are acceptable.

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Does frozen fruit need KFP certification?

Any frozen fruit, whole or sliced, that is unsweetened and without additives (i.e. syrup, citric acid, ascorbic acid, vitamin C) is acceptable without any certification.

Which coffees do and don’t require KFP certification?

A. All regular ground coffees are acceptable for Passover use.

B. Decaffeinated coffee: Coffee is often decaffeinated by means of ethyl acetate which is derived from either kitniyot or chametz Therefore, decaffeinated coffee requires Passover certification.

C. All flavoured coffee requires Passover certification.

D. Instant coffees often contain maltodextrin which is derived from either kitniyot or chametz. Therefore, all instant coffees require Passover certification, except for Nescafé Taster's Choice and Folger's Instant Coffees, which are acceptable even without Passover certification.

Please note: Nescafé Rich Instant Coffee is not acceptable for use on Passover. The two products look similar.

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Can I purchase a cup of black coffee at a non-kosher establishment such as Starbucks or Tim Hortons on Passover?

Definitely not. These establishments bake items such as muffins and donuts which are chametz and as such all of the utensils used are chametz

Does frozen salmon require Passover certification?

Frozen salmon requires Passover certification. The following frozen salmon are acceptable even without Passover certification:

1. Kirkland Atlantic (Farm Raised) Frozen Salmon

2. Kirkland Wild Frozen Salmon (OU)

What medications are recommended for children during Passover?

The following are both acceptable on Passover and do not contain non-kosher ingredients:

1. Liquid Tempra

2. Advil Children Suspension (All Flavours), Pediatric Drops

3. Advil Junior Strength Swallow Tablets (NOT Chewables)

4. Motrin Suspensions and Concentrated Drops

5. Claritin Kids Syrup

6. (Although not a children’s medication - Benadryl Elixir is chametz-free as well.)

Is Metamucil suitable for use on Passover?

Only the Metamucil Original Coarse Powder is acceptable. It is also kitniyot free. It is also acceptable with Non-Medicinal Ingredient: Sucrose

Does Tropicana orange juice require Passover certification?

Yes. Tropicana orange juice requires Passover certification. Often there is an inkjetted OKP or KP on the label or carton.

And Restoralax?

Restoralax is acceptable for use on Passover.