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The OU (Orthodox Union) is the world's largest, most respected kosher food certification agency.
New York, NY
Joined October 2010
A new cow-free, lab-engineered milk has the kosher world buzzing — and raising big questions for consumers. Rabbi Moshe Elefant, COO of OU Kosher, explains how kosher certification approaches this innovation and why it matters. 👇
https://t.co/PjvM4Wzw52
timesofisrael.com
Cow-free beverage made from lab-engineered dairy protein is now sold in supermarkets across Israel. At least one restaurateur is setting his table for old-fashioned Southern fried chicken
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As Americans start paying more attention to their dietary intake, a growing number of consumers expect to see medications free of animal-derived products - and kosher certification can help pharmaceutical companies meet that demand. Rabbi Moshe Elefant, OU Kosher COO, explains
pharmaphorum.com
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Beer isn’t always just water, barley, and hops anymore. 🍺 As breweries experiment with flavorings, processing aids, and allergens, what’s actually in your beer matters more than ever. Rabbi Moshe Elefant, COO of OU Kosher, explains how kosher certification is helping breweries
fooddive.com
Labeling items for kosher standards, such as avoiding shellfish and dairy, could also benefit those with dietary restrictions and allergies, writes Moshe Elefant, rabbi and chief operating officer of...
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Beer used to be simple. 🍺Today, craft brewers may add flavorings or dairy ingredients. This means we can no longer assume beers are kosher by default. Rabbi Moshe Elefant, COO & Rabbinic Administrator, explained to @RNS’s David Klein how OU Kosher is working with breweries
religionnews.com
New guidance about beer, long considered kosher by default, is the latest evolution in kosher certification.
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✨ New OU Kosher WhatsApp Status!✨ Sign up to see the OU Kosher WhatsApp Status for: • The latest Kashrus news & updates 📣 • Halacha content 🕍 • Kosher alerts ⚠️ Join today! https://t.co/VvrsissCnr Or WhatsApp “kosher” to👉 +1 (917) 594-2112
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Why are OU Kosher and other major kosher certification agencies updating our beer policy? Rabbi Moshe Elefant, OU Kosher COO, explains in @jdforward how today’s brewing innovations call for a closer halachic review. 🍻⬇️ @thislouis
https://t.co/drzwIShbqo
forward.com
In one of the biggest kashrut shifts in decades, rabbis say beer is not automatically kosher, raising questions about how drinkers will adapt
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How are health trends and Kosher labeling converging to reshape the food industry? Read our OU Kosher COO Rabbi Moshe Elefant’s latest OpEd to find out: https://t.co/WcOrnYntdU
foodindustryexecutive.com
By Rabbi Moshe Elefant, Chief Operating Officer of OU Kosher Key takeaways: Data-driven certification enables agility and market growth: Advanced ingredient databases now let manufacturers instan...
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OU-D certified MrBeast Feastables are hitting shelves across the US! 👀⬇️ We couldn’t resist bringing them back to OU HQ for a taste test… verdict? 👉 “Worth the hype.” Not every store has them yet, so always check for the OU-D on the package ✅ Have you tried the kosher
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🚨Breaking News!🚨👇 Skittles Kashrut Alert At this point, some Skittles are certified kosher pareve even when not bearing the OU symbol - others are not. To determine if you have a certified product, please look at the ink-jetted codes printed on the package. 1. If the
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Food supply chain disruptions and ingredient bans are on the rise. OU Kosher COO Rabbi Moshe Elefant shares how kosher agencies can help brands plan ahead and find reliable, plant-based alternatives.👇 https://t.co/iMDucgxBnf
foodindustryexecutive.com
By Rabbi Moshe Elefant, Chief Operating Officer of OU Kosher Key takeaways: Food manufacturers must anticipate and plan for upcoming regulatory bans on synthetic additives and volatile global trade...
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What does kosher certification really look like behind the scenes? 🧪🚛⬇️ Last week, an incredible group of women joined us for an exclusive four-day deep dive into the world of kashrut. Want to be part of a future program? Email koshereducation@ou.org to learn more.
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Heading to 7-Eleven on 7/11? 🎉 Check out our OU Kosher certified Slurpee list to make sure your favorite flavors are good to go! ⬇️ 🔗
oukosher.org
The following is a list of OU-certified kosher Slurpee Coca-Cola syrups. Verify that the label on the syrup box matches the flavor name on the list.
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What is carmine, and is it kosher? ⬇️👀 https://t.co/zwHGrQTjZe For more daily kashrut insights, sign up for our Halacha Yomis emails at https://t.co/GLKVxuj5AA.
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Ever wonder why some “non-dairy” creamers have an OU-D label? 👀 Here’s why:⬇️ https://t.co/Ltfi4gSQXI
oukosher.org
Casein is one of the proteins in milk. Depending on how it is separated from milk, there are two types of casein, rennet casein and acid casein. Rennet casein is made by adding rennet to milk and...
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OU Kashrut Alert: Brand: Beech-Nut Product: All Beech-Nut Baby Food items Company: Beech-Nut Issue: The Orthodox Union is no longer certifying Beech-Nut baby foods. The products with an OU Symbol are certified, and the products without the OU Symbol are no longer certified.
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1/2 The OU’s annual Israel kashrut conference recently took place at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, with the participation of hundreds of kashrut supervisors from Israel and around the world, alongside top halachic authorities and leaders in the kosher certification industry. In
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Last week, our OU Kosher Rabbinic Field Representatives from around the world gathered for our annual Kashrut Conference - a two-day gathering dedicated to halachic discussion, developments in the kashrut world, and the future of kosher certification. On the second day, numerous
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Wishing you a Chag Kasher V’sameach, from our OU Kosher family to yours.
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