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The Hidden Value of Kosher Certification

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Have you ever wondered about those small symbols—like a “K” or “OU”—on your cereal box or juice bottle? They might seem insignificant, but they carry a lot of weight. Those symbols mean the product is  Kosher Certification , following rules that go far beyond what most people expect. What Does Kosher Really Mean? Kosher is a Hebrew word meaning “fit” or “proper.” Under Jewish dietary laws, called kashrut , certain foods are either allowed or forbidden. Pork and shellfish don’t make the list, and meat can’t be combined or processed with dairy. Even kitchen tools and machinery must stay separate to prevent cross-contamination. But keeping track of all that is nearly impossible for an everyday shopper. That’s where  Kosher Certification  agencies come in—they do the hard work so you don’t have to. How the Certification Process Works Food producers that want to earn kosher status reach out to certification agencies like the Orthodox Union (OU), OK Kosher, or Star-K. The...