It is common knowledge that sanitary control of international industrial food production ensures public health. However, it is also known that, for various reasons, sanitary controls in several countries tolerate the presence of parts of insects, rats, bats and their hair and excrement in quantities that are not harmful to the health of the consumer.

The FDA (United States), ANVISA (Brazil) and EMA (Europe) tolerate the presence of not only rat hair, but also pieces of flies, cockroaches, spiders, ants, sand, human hair, webs and even animal excrement – ​​however, it must be within the limit established by law.

The fragments can be macro or microscopic. In other words, we can find whole rat hair or in fragments so small that it is not possible to see them with the naked eye.

To give you an idea, 100 grams of tomato sauce can contain up to ten fragments of insects (such as ants and flies) and/or one fragment of rodent hair.

Rat hair is also tolerable in dried fruits (1 in every 225 g of raisins), teas (2 in every 25 g), spices (1 in every 50 g of black pepper) and chocolate drinks (1 in every 100 grams).

Here are some other examples:

Oregano: 20 insect fragments per 10 g
Orange juice: 5 flies per 226 g
Fruit pastes and jellies: 25 insect fragments per 100 g
Wheat flour: 75 insect fragments per 50 g
Biscuits, bakery and confectionery products: 225 insect fragments per 225 g
Roasted and ground coffee: 60 insect fragments per 25 g
Mint or peppermint tea: 300 insect fragments per 25 g, five whole dead insects per 25 g, two fragments of rodent hair per 25 g
Tomato sauce and paste, ketchup and other derivatives: one fragment of rodent hair per 100 g, ten fragments of insects (such as flies and spiders) per 100 g

What is the added value? of Kosher food, even the simplest?

We simply want to highlight the true choice that Kosher food represents. In Kosher eating, these practices are simply forbidden because they are considered sin. (Leviticus 11)

It is written that it harms one’s own soul and prevents one from understanding the biblical teachings of Almighty God. Therefore, the opposite is true: eating Kosher is healthy. For the body and for the soul.

The Kosher Definition

The Hebrew word “Kosher” means suitable or suitable as it relates to Jewish dietary law. Kosher foods may be consumed and may be used as ingredients in the production of additional foods.

The basic laws are of biblical origin (Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 17). For thousands of years, rabbinical scholars have interpreted these laws and applied them to contemporary situations. In addition, rabbinical bodies have enacted protective legislation to safeguard the integrity of kosher laws.

Kosher Dietary Rules and Regulations.

The laws of kosher are complex and extensive. The intent of this guide is to familiarize the reader with some of the basics of kashurut (Biblical Dietary Laws) and to provide information on their practical application. Given the complex nature of the laws of kashurut, one should consult an Orthodox Rabbi whenever a problem arises.

Although an ancillary hygienic benefit has been attributed to the observance of kashrut, the primary purpose and justification is to conform to the Divine Will as expressed in the Torah (Biblical Hebrew: תּוֹרָה‎ “Instruction”, “Teaching” or “Law”/ The Torah is known as the Pentateuch or the Five Books of Moses).

Not long ago, most food products were produced in the family kitchen, or in a small factory or shop in the local community. It was relatively easy to determine whether a product was reliably kosher. If rabbinical supervision was needed, it was provided by the community rabbi, who was known to everyone. Today, industrialization, transcontinental shipping, and mass production have created a situation in which most of the food we eat is commercially processed, processed, cooked, canned, or packaged in industrial settings that may be located hundreds or thousands of miles from home.

Further complicating matters is that it is often not possible to judge the kosher status of an item based on the information provided in the ingredient statement for several reasons.

First, the product may be made with kosher ingredients but processed on non-kosher equipment. Second, the USDA does not require the listing of certain processing aids, such as pan liners and oils that serve as mold release agents. Although not legally classified as ingredients, these items can nevertheless render the product non-kosher. Third, many ingredients can be either kosher or non-kosher, depending on their source of origin. For example, glycerin and emulsifiers are made from vegetable oils (probably kosher) or animal oils (probably non-kosher). Finally, many ingredients are listed only in general terms, without detailing the many complex components that make up the actual item. For example, a chocolate flavor may contain 50 ingredients, but the ingredient statement will list this entire complex of ingredients as “flavors.”

Unless a person is an expert in food production, the average consumer cannot make an assessment of kosher status, which is why it is important to only purchase products that carry the GLOBAL KOSHER endorsement.

Why Kosher?

If a company wants to sell its product in the U.S., it needs to be certified as kosher. In addition, many people like kosher-certified products because they are guaranteed to be free of bacteria and additives. Kosher certification is not just a religious requirement. It is also legal.

Branding

Expand your market share and increase your revenue with GLOBAL KOSHER certification. The GLOBAL-K emblem is the internationally recognized trademark of Global Kosher Certification, one of the world’s leading kosher certification agencies.

Get certified

Global Kosher certification is reputable because it guarantees product quality and is a competitive advantage in large-scale food distribution. The certification process covers all aspects of production, checking ingredients, facilities and actual production to ensure that all ingredients, byproducts, tools and machinery are free of traces of non-kosher substances.

Fully committed, efficiently organized, fully staffed and technologically advanced, GLOBAL K is eager to help you link your products to the historic tradition of the Biblical diet and the rapidly expanding worldwide market for kosher products.