WHAT IS KOSHER?
The word “kosher”, which derives from the Hebrew word “kasher”, translates to “proper”, “acceptable”, or “fit”. It has Biblical origins and relates to Jewish dietary law. While kosher law as a whole is extensive and complex, kosher foods are generally divided into three main categories: meat, dairy, and pareve.
Each of these categories provides specific guidelines on which foods can be consumed, which foods are forbidden to eat, and how permitted foods need to be prepared to be kosher-certified. As an example, permitted meats and other animals must be slaughtered in a specific manner. Additionally, meat and dairy products may not be manufactured or consumed together.
There are many other rules and regulations that apply to kosher law. For more information, here are some helpful resources:
https://koshercheck.org/learn/kosher-101
http://www.jewfaq.org/kashrut.htm
https://oukosher.org/the-kosher-primer/
How does the kosher certification process work?
Epicure works in partnership with Kosher Check, a non-profit global kosher certification agency that serves hundreds of food manufacturers around the world to certify products as kosher.
Here’s how the certification process works:
- Epicure sends detailed information to Kosher Check for review, including a list of products requesting certification, ingredients used, and the process of how/where the products are made, among other things.
- A qualified Rabbi visits the Epicure plant to evaluate how the products are being made, carefully checking that each step is kosher-certified before filing a written report at the end of the tour.
- The Epicure application and inspection report are reviewed by the Rabbinical Council who will determine if the Epicure products may be granted kosher certification.
- The Rabbi sends a contract which details Kosher Check’s requirements for proper certification. If the contract is accepted by Epicure, it is signed and sent back to Kosher Check.
- Epicure receives a letter of certification and may now use the Kosher Check symbol ( ) on any new product labels approved by Kosher Check. It is also important to note that there are other organizations around the world that use different symbols to certify their products as kosher, so doing your own research is encouraged.
Learn more about the Kosher Check certification process here.
Which Epicure products are kosher-certified?
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Alfredo Sauce Mix
Aloo Gobi Seasoning
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Arrabbiata Sauce Mix
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Better Than Bacon Topper
Better Than Mayo Mix
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Black Bean Dip Mix
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Bloody Mary Mix
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Caesar Rim Trimmer
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Cajun Fries Seasoning
Cajun Oven Fry Seasoning
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Chicken Souvlaki Seasoning
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Chinese Five Spice Wing Seasoning
Chipotle Aioli Mix
Chocolate Bliss Brownie Mix
Chocolate Fudge Sauce Mix
Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
Chocolate Mud Pie Mix
Chocolate Truffle Dip Mix
Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake Mix
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Churros Popcorn Seasoning
Cinnamon & Spice Hot Chocolate Mix
Cinnamon (Ground)
Cinnamon Spiced Seasoning for Nuts
Citrus Lime No-Bake Cheesecake Mix
Classic Crab Cake Seasoning
Classic Herb
Classic Meatloaf Seasoning
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Coleslaw Dressing Mix
Coq au Vin Seasoning
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Creamy Ranch Dip Mix
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Cumin
Curry Seasoning
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Donair Seasoning
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Easy Peasy Bagel, Pancake & Waffle Mix
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Enchilada Seasoning
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Fajita Seasoning
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Feisty Green Sauce Mix
French Onion Dip Mix
Fudgy Brownie Mix
Garden Veggie Dip Mix
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Garlicky Dill Topper
Gazpacho Seasoning
General Tao Seasoning
Ginger
Gingerbread Spices
Ginger Mule Herbal Tea Blend
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Mix
Golden Latte Latte Mix
Greek Dressing Mix
Greek Seasoning
Green Bean Casserole Seasoning
Guacamole Dip Mix
Gyro Seasoning
Happy Holidays Stuffing Seasoning
Hearty Beef Stew Seasoning
Hearty Minestrone Soup Seasoning
Herb & Garlic Dip Mix
Herb & Mushroom Hot Dip Mix
Herbed Garlic Sea Salt Blend
Hibiscus Bliss Herbal Tea Blend
Holiday Eggnog Cheesecake Mix
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Hollandaise Sauce Mix
Home-Style Chicken Stew
Honey Garlic Meatball Seasoning
Honey Mustard
Huevos Rancheros Seasoning
Italian Salad Dressing Mix
Italian Seasoning
Jerk Chicken Wing Seasoning
Keema Curry Seasoning
Kickin’ Jalapeño Burger Seasoning
Korean BBQ Chicken & Ribs Sauce Mix
Lemon Chicken Orzo Seasoning
Lemon Dilly Dip Mix
Lemon Pepper Topper
Lemon Pepper Wing Seasoning
Louisiana Wing Seasoning
Luscious Lemon Curd Mix
Mac & Cheese Seasoning
Mango Curry Dip Mix
Mango Lassi Mix
Maple Kettle Corn Popcorn Seasoning
Maple Miso Marinade Mix
Margarita Rim Trimmer
Marinara Sauce Mix
Matcha Latte Mix
Meatballs & Meatloaf Seasoning
Minced Garlic
Miso & Ginger Nourish Bowl Sauce Mix
Miso Broth Mix
Mole in Minutes Sauce Mix
Montreal Chicken Rub
Montreal Steak Rub
Morning Glory Muffin Mix
Oh Canada Dry Glaze
One Pot Pasta Seasoning
Ooey Gooey Queso Hot Dip Mix
Oregano Leaves
Oven Roast Seasoning
Pad Thai Seasoning
Pakora Mix
Paris Bistro Finishing Sauce
Pasta Seasoning
Peppermint Matcha Brownie Mix
Peppermint Matcha Hot Chocolate
Pesto Sauce Mix
Philly-Style Cheesesteak Seasoning
Pho Broth Mix
Piña Colada Mix
Pink Lemonade Herbal Tea Blend
Piri Piri Dry Glaze
Poco Picante Salsa Mix
Poco Salsa Mix
Poke Bowl Dressing Mix
Poke Bowl Topper Blend
Pop Shop Herbal Tea Blend
Poultry Seasoning
Power Up Chocolate Protein Blend
Power Up Salted Caramel Protein Blend
Power Up Vanilla Protein Blend
Pulled Chicken Seasoning
Pulled Pork Seasoning
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mix
Pumpkin Pie Mix
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte - Instant Pudding Mix
Pumpkin Spice Loaf & Muffin Mix
Queso Blanco Hot Dip mix
Quick Biscuit Mix
Quickles Pickling Mix
Ramen Broth Mix
Ratatouille Seasoning
Red Garlic Topper Blend
Red Pepper Jelly
Roast Turkey Seasoning
Roast Chicken Seasoning
Roasted Garlic Aioli Seasoning
Roasted Garlic Hummus Seasoning
Roasted Red Pepper Dip Mix
Rosemary Garlic Seasoning
Rosemary Leaves
Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
Ruby Red Velvet Cupcake Mix
Sage And Apple Stuffing
Salmon & Fish Rub
Salmon Rub
Salted Caramel - Instant Pudding Mix
Savoury Herb Gravy Mix
Scalloped Potatoes Seasoning
Sea Salt
Seafood & Fish Seasoning
Seafood Gratin Hot Dip Mix
Shish Kebab Seasoning
Sriracha Seasoning
Sesame Crunch Topper
Sesame Ginger Dressing Mix
Shepard's Pie Seasoning
Shish Kebab Seasoning
Shortbread Cookie Mix
Simply Better Baked Beans Seasoning
Sloppy Joe Seasoning
Slow Cooker Stampede BBQ Ribs Recipe Mix
Smoked Spanish Paprika
Smokin' BBQ Sauce Mix
Smoky Bacon Topper
Smoky Mojo Sauce Mix
Smoky Roasted Tomato Nutritional Yeast Topper
Smoky Sriracha Sea Salt Blend
Southern Baked Gluten Free Crumb Mix
Southwest Ranch Dressing Mix
Souvlaki Seasoning
Speedy Lasagna Seasoning
SPG Seasoning
Spinach & Artichoke Hot Dip Mix
Spinach Dip Mix
Stampede BBQ Ribs Seasoning
Strawberry Margarita Mix
Summer Berry Sweet Dip Mix
Sun-Kissed Tomato Dip Mix
Sweet & Smoky Topper
Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry Seasoning
Sweet Banana Bread & Muffin Mix
Sweet Chili Sauce Mix
Sweet Garlic Chicken Seasoning
Sweet Maple Topper
Taco Seasoning
Tahini Power Bowl Dressing Mix
Tandoori Chicken Seasoning
Teppanyaki Sauce Mix
Teriyaki Dry Glaze
Teriyaki Rub
Teriyaki Seasoning
Teriyaki Sauce Seasoning
Tex Mex Gluten Free Crumb Mix
Thai Coconut Soup
Thai Green Curry Seasoning
Thai Red Curry Seasoning
Thai Stir-Fry Seasoning
Thyme Leaves
Toasted Onion
Toasted Sesame Topper Blend
Tomato & Basil Baked Brie Seasoning
Tropical Pineapple Chicken Seasoning
True North Butter Tart Mix
Tuna Casserole Seasoning
Turkey Seasoning
Turmeric
Turmeric & Black Pepper
Tutti Fruity Whole Food Sprinkle
Vegetable Broth Mix
Vegetable Seasoning
Veggie Burger Mix
Veggie Gravy Mix
West Coast Burger Seasoning
White Cheddar Popcorn Seasoning
Wintery Mushroom Soup
Yaki Udon Stir-Fry Seasoning
Za'atar Seasoning