What is Kosher

Kosher has roots in Hebrew signifying that which is fit or appropriate. In the current context the word kosher generally represents foods and beverages as being compliant with religious dietary laws of the Jews.

KCI KOSHER -A food product or beverage can apply the kosher label if each ingredient used therein, food additives, colorants, preservatives, process; equipment's and methods are fully compliant with Kosher specifications. A kosher auditor approves the production process before the manufacturer can apply the Kosher logo. Laws are so strict that if equipment's used to manufacture non-kosher foods are used for kosher foods then that specific food can no longer carry the kosher label.

What is Kosher Certificate

Kosher has roots in Hebrew signifying that which is fit or appropriate. In the current context the word kosher generally represents foods and beverages as being compliant with religious dietary laws of the Jews.

A label of K alphabet on food items or written as Kosher certified at any food business means it is a Kosher certified food or identity. Kosher Certification is a well-known certification in the food and beverage industry. Primarily Kosher is a practice where food companies ensure that their food is Kosher certified and it meets all the food safety standards. Modern food production practices are so complex and it is tough to make sure that the foods you eat are Kosher certified. That's why the system of certifying Kosher is in place. Kosher certified food features a label on their packing representing that they’ve met all of the needed requirements.

What is Kosher Certification ?

What makes something Kosher food or the meaning of Kosher certified food? The kosher certification certifies the religious belief of Jewish people. It is mainly a certification for food products and has the expansion to all equipment that is being used to prepare Kosher food. Kosher certification objects to evade cross-contamination of certain food products such as meat, fish, egg, milk, and oil. Kosher certification is an approval that all ingredients used to manufacture and sell retail food products are Kosher Certified. An imprint of the K logo as Kosher certification is a must on the evaluated and approved products. The kosher certificate is proof for the Jewish community that particular food has met all the parameters of Kashrut food laws and practice all the standards of Kosher. Apart from Israel (Origin country of Jewish people), the demand for kosher certification is increasing in the USA. USA and Israel are ally country and because of their good relationship, the Jewish community is spreading in the USA. Not just in Israel or the USA, the kosher certification is compulsory for food products exported to Europe and other Asian countries where Jewish people live. Several Kosher certification agencies are working in India and overseas to provide Kosher certificates. These agencies assess Kosher certification standards and audit the client's facility. The auditors are called Rabbi. All these Kosher certification agencies belong to and are approved by the Rabbinic of Israel.

Who gives Kosher Certificate?

Kosher certification is given by a kosher certification agency. Kosher certification agency is an organization to certify that all food ingredients, packed food, beverages, and all other foodstuff are Kosher approved. This agency grants approval for food-service suppliers and all food establishments in which kosher food is prepared or served. Every Kosher certification agency has its sign and that certification symbol permits manufacturer and food-service providers to exhibit it on their products or in-store to claim Kosher verified. Kosher certification agency has one (must) or many Rabbi for site visits and the supervision of the food-production or food-service process to verify ongoing compliance. The certifying Rabbi determines the exact application of Kosher standards and oversees their implementation for the business that is claiming to have Kosher certification or applying for Kosher. Kosher Certification is approval by a rabbinic agency for Kashrut food. Rabbi verifies that all the products ingredients, production facility, and actual production is checked by him. Rabbi’s inspection ensures that all ingredients, derivatives, tools, and equipment have no touch of non-kosher materials. Kosher certification verifies that the ingredients, production process, and all machinery used to comply with Jewish law. Rabbi is a key person in any Kosher certification agency as he is the approver of Kosher standards. Rabbi is a title for a religious teacher in Judaism (religion of Jewish people). A person becomes a rabbi by being appointed by another rabbi. A Jewish person gets Rabbi Designation by ordained of Rabbinate of Israel. Rabbi is known for his religious and spiritual knowledge and that’s why he does the visits and inspections for Kosher food certification. He is an expert in Jewish law and Kosher food follows the standard of it.