NISSAN 5782 | APRIL 2022
For this list, we will try to mark items as either “requires Passover certification” or “approved without Passover certification.”
Sepharadim through BYL, the Star-S, which is under the Star-K, and others for certifying foods as ‘for those who eat kitniyot.’
Many Sephardic communities consume all kitniyot – legumes – on Pesah. Some do not eat corn but eat most other kitniyot. Others follow the custom of only fresh kitniyot, however not dried or processed kitniyot, out of concern that it may have been processed or ground on the same equipment as wheat. One should follow their family custom or ask their Rabbi for guidance and not take information from this Guide contrary to their custom.
We want to thank Rabbi Price from the OU for providing many resources and much time, enabling us to bring much clarity; Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka from the OK for his vast knowledge of worldwide production, and who detailed many products which are under the OK; Rabbi Akiva Niehaus of cRc Chicago for his insight into alcohol and liquors.
GLUTEN-FREE DOES NOT MEAN HAMETS FREE We have expanded the listing with some glutenfree ingredients, as it has become increasingly popular. Please note, however, that gluten-free is NOT necessarily Kosher for Passover! Oats are gluten-free, but they are pure HAMETS! Scotch which is produced from grain, can be called gluten-free, however, it is definitely hamets! THE RESEARCH This list is a product of extensive research and correspondence with food industry experts from major Kashrut organizations such as OU, cRc, Star-K, and OK, etc. Calling up a company or emailing customer service does not constitute any level of verification. We also are grateful to have specific Passover certification for many
After this fundamental research with reliable Kosher certifying sources, we can definitively and lecatichela say that this list is secure to use for Pesah. May the merit of our care in observing the commandments of the holiday bring us all closer to Avinu She’ baShamayim, our Loving Father in Heaven, and may we merit to rejoice in His redemption! Amen.
Rabbi Isaac Farhi Kashrut Coordinator
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Kashrut Administrator
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