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Gram
Presented by the Vaad Harabbonim
Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit
K-COR Kashrus Division
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Page 4 Contents; Open for Pesach
Page 5 Zmanim
Page 7 Year Round Information
Page 8 Kashering for Pesach
Page 12 Chometz Found on Pesach
Page 15 General Information
Page 16 Kitniyos
Page 17 Egg Matza, Vegetables & Fruit, Pesach Stickers, Pet Food
Page 18 Products Which Do Not Require Pesach Certification
Page 22 Product Alerts
Page 24 Medications, Cosmetics, Toiletries
Page 27 Post-Pesach Info
Reminders
• Customers of product
subscription services such as
Amazon Subscribe & Save are
reminded to cancel or
reschedule chometz product
deliveries that would
otherwise occur on (or shortly
prior to) Pesach.
• Register online to receive
email updates:
cordetroit.com/pesach
Open for Pesach
The following K-COR
supervised services are
certified kosher for
Pesach:
Bloom’s Carryout
Chazzano Coffee
Chef Cari Kosher Catering
Epic Kosher Catering
Superior Meats
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Zmanim 5784 / 2024
Monday, April 22
Latest time to eat chometz*
Magen Avraham (72 min.)
Latest time to burn chometz*
Magen Avraham (72 min.)
Yom Tov Begins
Chatzos
Tuesday Night, April 23
Licht Bentchen* – 50 min. – after:
R’ Tam – 72 min. – after:
Chatzos
Wednesday Night, April 24
Havdalah* – 50 minutes – after:
R’ Tam – 72 min – after:
Friday , April 26
Licht Bentchen
Motzaei Shabbos, April 27
Havdalah* – 50 minutes – after:
R’ Tam – 72 min – after:
Sunday, April 28
Yom Tov Begins
Monday Night, April 29
Licht Bentchen* – 50 min. – after:
R’ Tam – 72 min. – after:
Tuesday Night, April 30
Havdalah* – 50 minutes – after:
R’ Tam – 72 min – after:
*There are various opinions.
Oak Park
10:50am
12:10pm
8:05pm
1:30am
9:14pm
9:36pm
1:30am
9:15pm
9:37pm
8:09pm
9:18pm
9:40pm
8:11pm
9:20pm
9:42pm
9:22pm
9:44pm
West Bloomfield
10:51am
12:11pm
8:06pm
1:31am
9:15pm
9:37pm
1:31am
9:16pm
9:38pm
8:10pm
9:19pm
9:41pm
8:12pm
9:21pm
9:43pm
9:23pm
9:45pm
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Rabbi Yechiel Morris
Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg
Presidium
Rabbi Moshe Wainkrantz
Menahel
Rabbi Beryl Broyde
Rabbi Chananiah Douek
K-COR – Kashrus Division
Dear Community Member,
On behalf of the Vaad Harabbonim – Council of
Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit, we are pleased to
present the annual PesachGram publication.
Each year, the K-COR Kashrus Division of the Vaad strives
to gather and present the most up-to-date kashrus
information available. For further questions, call (248)
559-5005 x103.
Many thanks go to Rabbi Beryl Broyde, Kashrus
Coordinator, who extends himself above and beyond the
call of duty to compile and edit the kashrus information
in this PesachGram.
Our gratitude also extends to Rabbi Chananiah Douek,
Kashrus Administrator, for his dedication to kashrus
oversight of the many establishments under the Vaad’s
supervision.
Finally, we wish to thank the advertising sponsors who
helped to reduce the cost of publishing this year’s
PesachGram.
We hope that you find this packet useful, and we wish
you a Chag Kasher v’Somayach.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Moshe Wainkrantz
Menahel
Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit
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Reminders
The Vaad would like to remind members of the community of some points
that kosher consumers should be aware of throughout the year.
➢DON’T ASSUME THAT IT’S PAREVE Any food that is prepared in a meat
establishment should be assumed to have been made with meat equipment
and may not be eaten with dairy, and food prepared in a dairy kitchen should
be considered DE and may not be eaten with meat (unless otherwise noted,
such as Jerusalem bagels). In addition to the concern of keilim, many
seemingly Pareve dishes are actual fleishig or milchig. For example, deep fried
foods from a meat kitchen are considered fleishig, and require waiting six
hours before eating dairy (unless otherwise noted, such as in a restaurant that
serves those same fries with fish, in which case the fries are meat equipment
only).
➢PACKAGED FOODS Packaged foods sold in Vaad restaurants or
supermarkets are not certified by the Vaad unless specified. Consumers
should always look for a reliable hechsher on every packaged product.
➢KOSHER SEALS Generally speaking, any food item which is entrusted or
sent in the hands of a non-Shomer-Shabbos requires one or two seals
(depending on the nature of the concern) to ensure that the item was not
exchanged. When a Vaad establishment arranges a delivery through someone
who is not Shomer Shabbos, the establishment is instructed to seal the food
with the required simanim. However, foods prepared for pickup or for a
delivery through a Shomer Shabbos, will not necessarily bear simanim.
Therefore, if a consumer plans to have a non Shomer Shabbos pick up or
receive the food, a request should be made that the item be properly sealed
when placing the order.
When food delivery services such as DoorDash, GrubHub, or UberEats are
used to place an order, the restaurant is not always aware of the
arrangement. Therefore, when using these services, one should always
contact the restaurant directly to request proper seals.
➢IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! While the Vaad mashgichim
do their utmost to keep a close eye on the kashrus and immediately address
any problems, it is possible that a problem may have been missed. If you see
something that does not look right, please contact us right away, so that we
can investigate and take corrective action if needed.
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For Pesach
By Rabbi Eli Gersten
Reprinted with permission from the OU
Gas Stovetop Libun (burning) & Cover: The
stovetop surface and grates should be cleaned
well and not used for 24 hours. The stovetop
surface should be covered with foil. The stovetop
grates can be replaced or they should be burned
out in the oven @ 550° F for one hour.
Electric Stovetop Libun (burning) & Cover: The
stovetop surface should be cleaned well and
covered with foil. The burners should be turned
on until they glow red.
Glass stovetop cannot be kashered & must be
covered. The stovetop surface should be cleaned
well and not used for 24 hours. During Pesach
pots should not be placed directly on the stove
surface, but rather an aluminum (or other metal)
disk should be placed directly under the pot. One
should not cover the entire glass top surface as
this might cause it to overheat and crack.
Self-clean Ovens Libun (burning): Remove any
visible food. Complete self-cleaning cycle with
racks in place.
Non-self-cleaning Oven Libun (burning): Clean all
surfaces (walls, floor, doors and racks) thoroughly
with a caustic cleanser (e.g. Easy Off). Pay special
attention to thermostat, oven window, and edges
of the oven chamber. Black discoloration that is
flush with the metal need not be removed. Oven
should not be used for 24 hours. Place racks in
the oven and turn the oven to broil (highest heat)
for 60 minutes. A broiler pan that comes in direct
contact with food should not be used.
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KASHERING PROCEDURES
LIBUN GAMUR (Burning)
Surface must be heated to a dry
temperature of approximately
850° (i.e. self-clean oven) or until
it begins to glow.
LIBUN KAL (Light Burning)
Surface should be completely
cleaned and unused for 24 hours.
Surface should be completely
clean and dry. Surface should be
heated to a dry temperature of
550° F (i.e. oven) for a minimum
of one hour.
HAGALAH (Boiling)
Surface should be completely
cleaned and unused for 24 hours.
Surface should be completely
clean and dry. The utensil should
be completely submerged in a
pot of boiling water. Cold water
should be poured over surface.
IRUY KLI RISHON
(Poured Boiling Water)
Surface should be completely
cleaned and unused for 24 hours.
Surface should be completely
clean and dry. Boiling water
should be poured directly over all
surfaces followed by cold water
poured over the entire surface.
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above is based on the ruling of Rav
Aharon Kotler zt’l. However, Rav Moshe
Feinstein zt’l ruled that the oven must
either be kashered with a blow torch, or
an insert should be placed in the oven.
Consult your rabbi for guidance.
Warming Drawers Libun (burning):
Typically warming drawers do not get to
libun kal temperature. Therefore, unless
one is experienced in kashering with a
torch, warming drawers
are not
recommended for use on Pesach.
Microwaves Hagalah (boiling in water)
(for
those who kasher plastic):
The microwave must be cleaned well and
not used for 24 hours. Glass turntable
should be removed and replaced with
new kosher for Passover surface. A
styrofoam cup should be filled with water
and boiled in the microwave for 10
minutes. The cup should be refilled and
moved to another spot and the process
repeated for 10 more minutes. Cardboard
or contact paper should be taped over the
glass window pane for the duration of
Passover.
Hot Water Urn, Water Cooler
Iruy
(pouring boiling water): Urn only used for
heating water: Run hot water through the
water tap for 10 seconds, while pouring
boiling water from a kettle over the water
tap. Urn also used to warm food (e.g. to
warm challah): Not recommended. Must
be put away for the holiday.
Keurig Coffee Maker Hagalah or Iruy
(pouring boiling water) (for those who
kasher plastic): The coffee maker must
be cleaned well and not used for 24
hours. Remove K-cup holder and perform
hagalah or iruy on K-cup holder. Run a
Kosher for Passover K-cup in the machine
(this will kasher the top pin).
Metal Tea Kettle Hagalah (boiling in
water): The same treatment as for pots
applies here. Although it is uncommon for
anything but water to be put into a tea
kettle, nevertheless it must be kashered.
Tea kettles often sit on the stove, and it is
common for them to get spritzed with hot
food.
Silverware, Pots & other Small Items
Hagalah (boiling in water):
Rolled lips, seams or cracks, which cannot
be cleaned, will require torching of those
areas. Utensils should be immersed one at
a time into a pot of boiling water that is
on the fire. Water should be allowed to
return to a boil before the next item is
placed in the pot. The pot can be nonPassover,
provided it is clean, has not
been used for 24 hours, and water is first
boiled in the pot and discarded. Larger
items can be submerged in the water one
part at a time. Utensils should then be
rinsed in cold water.
Stainless Steel Sink Iruy (pouring boiling
water):
Remove
drain.
[It
scrubbed clean].
is
recommended that the drain be replaced.
If this is difficult, it may be used if the
drain has large holes that can be
completely
It
is
preferable to kasher a sink by pouring
boiling water in conjunction with an even
melubenet (a heated stone). In lieu of
kashering with a heated stone, some will
place a rack on the bottom of the sink, or
use a sink insert.
Ceramic Sink Cannot be kashered & must
be covered: The sink should not be used
with hot water for 24 hours. The sink
should be completely clean and dry. The
sink should be covered with layers of
contact paper or foil; it is best to purchase
a sink insert.
The Sink Faucet (including instant hot)
Iruy (pouring boiling water): Detach any
filters or nozzles.
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(e.g. quartz) or Formica Countertops Iruy
(pouring boiling water) or Covering:
It is preferable to kasher a countertop by
pouring boiling water in conjunction with
an even melubenet. There are different
opinions as to whether quartz, formica (or
plastic) countertops can be kashered for
Pesach.
Ceramic Tile Countertops Cannot be
kashered & must be covered:
The counter should be covered with a
water-resistant covering.
Tables Covered: Although wooden tables
can be kashered, the common custom is
to clean tables well and then cover them.
Refrigerators, Freezers, Food Shelves &
Pantries
Clean
&
Cover:
These areas should be thoroughly cleaned,
paying special attention to the edges
where crumbs may get trapped. The
surfaces should be lined with paper or
plastic.
Note: Refrigerators and freezers will
operate more efficiently if holes are poked
in the lining to allow air flow.
Tablecloths, Kitchen Gloves, Aprons &
other fabric items: Wash: Fabric items can
be kashered by washing them with
detergent in washing machine set on
“hot.” Items should be checked to make
sure no pieces of food remain attached.
Water Cooler: In addition to pouring
boiling water over tap, replace water
bottle.
Dishwashers Hagalah (boiling in water):
Kashering of dishwashers is a complicated
process and should only be done in
consultation with a halachic authority.
Electric Mixer: Not recommended:
Because of the difficulty in cleaning out
the housing of the mixer from fine
particles of flour, one should not use their
year-round mixer on Passover. The mixer
blades, though, can be cleaned and
kashered with hagalah.
Baby High Chair Covered: The tray should
be covered with contact paper. The seat,
legs and bars should be wiped down with
a soapy rag.
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Rabbi Moshe Wainkrantz
C
‘
hometz that is found on Erev Pesach after the zman biur, or on Chol
Hamoed, must be immediately removed to an area where there are no
people around1, and destroyed, preferably by burning it in fire. (See below
whether this applies when all of one’s chometz was sold).
If the chometz was in the owner’s possession before Pesach and the owner had
nullified this chometz by reciting Kol Chamira on Erev Pesach, or if he sold all of
his chometz, he should not make a bracha when burning the chometz. If the
owner did not say Kol Chamira on Erev Pesach, and he did not sell all of his
chometz; or, if the found chometz was purchased after the time of the sale and
the bitul, and he is now burning a kezayis of “pure” chometz, the bracha of Al
Biur Chometz is recited2.
CHOMETZ FOUND ON SHABBOS AND YOM TOV
If the chometz was found on Shabbos or Yom Tov, the chometz cannot be
immediately burned for two reasons. One reason is that it is forbidden to burn
anything on Shabbos. Even on Yom Tov, when cooking is allowed, it is
nonetheless forbidden to burn something for no personal benefit3. An additional
reason why it cannot be disposed of is because chometz is muktzeh and may not
be moved on Shabbos and Yom Tov. Instead, one should cover the chometz with
a utensil so that it will not accidentally be eaten, and keep it covered until the
first opportunity to properly destroy it.
This is true regarding the first and second day of Yom Tov (of both, the first days
and the last days) – only if the chometz was in the owner’s possession before
Pesach and the owner had nullified his chometz by reciting Kol Chamira on Erev
Pesach, or if he sold all of his chometz. However, if one forgot to recite Kol
Chamira on Erev Pesach and did not sell all of his chometz; or, if the found
chometz was purchased after the time of the sale and the bitul, then the halacha
is different for one who found a kezayis of chometz on the second day of Yom
Tov, which is only rabbinic in nature4. Since this involves a transgression of Bal
Yeiro’eh/Bal Yimotzei, one should take the chometz and destroy it by flushing it
down the toilet. Similarly, if a kezayis of chometz was found on the first day of
Yom Tov and was covered, and the owner did not sell or nullify the chometz, the
chometz should be flushed down the toilet on the second day of Yom Tov5.
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The question is whether the requirement to destroy this chometz applies to
our communities, where the custom is to include all chometz in the sale to the
non-Jew, regardless of its location. If one sold all one’s chometz, the chometz
found on Pesach belongs to the non-Jew and should not need to be destroyed.
In fact, taking the chometz to destroy it makes matters worse. For as long as
the chometz remains the non-Jew’s property there is no transgression. But
when the Jew picks up the chometz with the intent to destroy it, it is theft and
he then acquires the chometz6 and is in violation of Bal Yeiro’eh/Bal Yimotzei.
Therefore, one should move the chometz to the closed area where all of the
sold chometz is stored7. If found on Shabbos or Yom Tov, the chometz should
be covered with a utensil until after Shabbos or Yom Tov, and should then be
moved to the closed area where the sold chometz is stored.
It should be noted that when moving the chometz in this case, where it is not
for the purpose of destroying the chometz, the chometz may not be handled
with one’s hands out of concern that one may inadvertently eat the chometz.
Only when moving the chometz for the purpose of destroying it, is one
allowed to move it with one’s hands. However, when moving it to transfer it to
the non-Jew’s domain, one should use a stick to push it into the closed area
where the sold chometz is stored8.
Some poskim suggest, however, that even when all the chometz was sold, the
chometz found on Pesach should still be destroyed. The reason for this is
because the non-Jew surely does not mind if the Jew burns this chometz, and
it is not considered theft and there is no acquisition taking place when taking
the chometz to destroy it9.
CHOMETZ DELIVERIES ON PESACH
If a package containing chometz arrives at one’s property on Pesach, one
should have specific intent not to acquire it. Even with such intent, the
chometz may not be left there as is. On Shabbos and Yom Tov, it should be
covered with a utensil, and on Chol Hamoed, it should be destroyed. Even if all
of one’s chometz was sold before Pesach, chometz purchased or acquired on
Pesach is not included in the sale and must be destroyed. Customers of
product subscription services such as Amazon Subscribe & Save are reminded
to cancel or reschedule chometz product deliveries that would otherwise
occur on (or shortly prior to) Pesach.
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Chometz found after Pesach, or chometz that was found on seventh or eighth
day of Pesach, and was covered for the remainder of the Yom Tov, remains
forbidden even after Pesach. Even if Kol Chamira was recited, the chometz
remains forbidden and must be disposed of without deriving any benefit10. In a
case of great financial loss, if one has properly performed the bedikah and the
bitul before Pesach, one may derive benefit from the found chometz, but it may
not be eaten11.
If all of one’s chometz was sold, and the chometz was in the owner’s possession
at the time of the sale, the chometz found after Pesach is permitted to be
eaten12.
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General Information
EACH INDIVIDUAL LABEL SHOULD ALWAYS BE CHECKED FOR
PESACH CERTIFICATION.
Consumers are cautioned not to take for granted that a product is Kosher for
Pesach simply because it is in the Kosher for Pesach section of their store, or
because a "Kosher for Pesach" sign is posted. Each year there are numerous
instances, even in Jewish stores, of non-Pesach products mistakenly being mixed
in with Pesach products, usually because their labels are almost identical. This
occurs frequently with Telma soup mixes and cubes, Lieber’s dressings and Coat ‘n
Bake coatings, various brands of frozen gefilte fish, chopped liver and kishke, and
Osem, Gefen, Haddar, Manischewitz, Empire and other brands of products that
have both Pesach and non-Pesach versions of the same products with similar
labels. Products on Pesach shelves should be examined before they are placed in
your shopping cart to determine that they are indeed Kosher for Pesach. Check
also for possible Kitniyos or Matzoh Ashira [Egg Matzoh] status.
Store owners, likewise, should not take for granted that everything received in
their Pesach shipment, even from a Jewish distributor, is indeed Pesach certified;
non-Pesach products are often mistakenly mixed in. There have also been
instances where the outsides of cases were marked Kosher for Pesach, but the
products inside were not. Each individual item must always be checked for Pesach
certification.
Multiple Certifications
Some brands, e.g. Osem, do not bear the same certification on all of their
products. Each product should be checked for a reliable certification. - In addition,
some brands, especially those from Israel, bear more than one certification on a
single package, but not all those certifications include approval for Pesach. In
particular, the Badatz of Eida Hachareidis symbol often states specifically that its
endorsement does not include Pesach. All products should be carefully examined
for a reliable Pesach endorsement.
- Some products bear a non-Pesach
certification printed on the label, and have an added stamp (often on the lid)
saying Kosher for Pesach, but with no identification of the certifying organization.
These should not be relied upon without confirmation of their Pesach status.
Medications on Pesach
Important - No one should refrain from taking any required medication, even if
it contains chometz, without first consulting his physician and Rav.
A discussion of medications begins on page 24, followed by a list of medications,
cosmetics, and toiletries that are acceptable for Pesach.
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1Kitniyos
Kitniyos (legumes) such as corn, beans, peas and rice, may not be eaten by
Ashkenazim on Pesach. Sefardim who use these products must ascertain that they
contain no additives (such as vitamins), and must carefully check them before
Pesach for extraneous matter. - There are a number of “Kosher for Pesach”
products on the market that contain kitniyos, and are acceptable only for
Sephardim. Many of these products will state on the label (often in Hebrew) that
the item is to be used only by those whose custom allows for the use of kitniyos. -
Sefardim should verify that a reliable certification endorses the kitniyos product for
Pesach. Products that state just “Kosher for Pesach - Kitniyos” without identification
of the certifying organization should not be relied upon. - The OU and the Star-K
have introduced special Pesach certification symbols for products containing
kitniyos (OU Kitniyot, as on Osem Bamba snacks, and Star-S-P Kitniyot, as on Yerek
frozen beans, peas and corn), for those who eat kitniyos. - Locally, The Grove Kosher
Market has a separate marked section for Kitniyos products.
Partial Listing of Kitniyos and Other Products Customarily Not Eaten on
Pesach
Anise*
Beans
Canola Oil
Caraway Seeds
Chickpeas
Coriander*
Corn (maize)
Cumin*
Dextrose (outside
U.S. may be chometz)
Fennel*
Fenugreek*
Green Beans
Kasha (buckwheat)
Kimmel*
Lecithin
Millet
Mustard
Peanuts*
Peas
Poppy Seeds
Rice
Sesame Seeds
Soy Beans
String Beans
Sunflower Seeds
Tofu
* Differing customs
Kitniyos Derivatives
Those who follow the prevalent custom of not using any derivatives of kitniyos
(legumes) on Pesach, such as corn oil, corn syrup, dextrose, soybean oil and lecithin,
should be aware that some products with Kosher for Pesach certifications do
contain one or more of these ingredients. This applies especially to imported
candies and chocolates. A careful check of the ingredients should be made. (Lecithin
is sometimes listed just as “emulsifier”, and corn syrup as “glucose”. However, if the
product bears a reliable Ashkenazi certification, one can be confident that the
emulsifier or glucose listed is from non-kitniyos sources.)
Quinoa
Quinoa is subject to differing opinions as to whether it is considered kitniyos;
consult your Rav. Those who do use quinoa should use only brands with Pesach
certification or approval, to avoid the issues of other grains growing in close
proximity, and contact with other grains during processing. Quinoa also needs to be
checked carefully for insect infestation.
https://www.star-k.org/checking )
(See checking instructions at
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Matzoh made with fruit juice or eggs, which includes “Kosher for Passover” Egg
Matzohs, Egg Matzoh Crackers and Passover Tam Tams Crackers, may not be
eaten on Pesach, according to Ashkenazic practice, except by the sick or elderly
who cannot eat regular matzoh. Most brands now state this restriction clearly in
English on the package. Please note that even the sick and elderly cannot fulfill
the obligation to eat matzoh at the Seder with these types of matzohs.
Peeled or Shredded Vegetables & Fruit
Peeled potatoes, peeled carrots (including baby carrots), peeled apples, shredded
lettuce or cabbage, etc. are often treated with antioxidants to keep them looking
fresh. We have found that many of these antioxidants, in particular the nonsulfite
types, contain ingredients that may not be Kosher for Pesach, such as dextrose,
citric acid, ascorbic acid, lactic acid and others. One unusual type that was once
found on peeled potatoes also contained lactose, a dairy ingredient. The produce
company should be contacted to determine the antioxidant used and its Kashrus
status.
Frozen Vegetables
Frozen vegetables require special Pesach certification because many frozen
vegetable plants process pasta, macaroni, breaded vegetables, etc. on the same
equipment as plain vegetables.
Pesach Stickers
If a product bears Pesach certification on an attached sticker, rather than being
printed on the label itself, it is advisable to contact the supervising agency to
verify that it authorized the placement of the sticker.
Pet Food
Many commercial pet foods contain actual chometz and may not be used on
Pesach, and should be sold and put away with the chometz. Check ingredient
labels for wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, flour, gluten, middlings, starch, brewer’s
yeast, malt, or pasta. Non-chometz substitutes should be used. Pet food listing
both milk and beef ingredients should not be used the entire year.
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Without Special Kosher for Pesach Certification
(except where noted otherwise)
A new box, can or jar should be used where an old one may have come into contact
with chometz.
These are very partial lists, for Pesach 5784 / 2024 only. The omission of any
specific brand or product does not necessarily imply that it contains chometz or that
it is not permissible for use on Pesach.
This list refers only to U.S.-manufactured products. Products manufactured in other
countries, including Canada, even with the same brand names, may have different
formulations.
** Products that are marked with asterisks: These products are not certified for
Pesach by the OU. Nonetheless, the OU has identified these products as Halachically
acceptable for infants and those who are ill. They should be purchased before
Pesach and should be maintained segregated from Pesach foods, and their utensils
should not be washed in a Pesach sink.
ALCOHOL: Isopropyl
ALMONDS: See NUTS.
ALMOND FLOUR: Gefen
with OU-P, Lieber’s with
Pesach certification;
Kirkland Signature
Blanched Almond Flour
with Kof-K or K-ORC symbol
(no P required); Blue
Diamond with OK (no P
required).
ALMOND MILK: Lieber’s
Almond Milk Alternative,
only when bearing Pesach
certification; Gefen Almond
Beverage with OU-P. If
these are not available, the
following OU brand may be
used on Pesach for infants
and those who are ill**:
Blue Diamond Almond
Breeze Unsweetened
Original - only in shelf
18
stable non-refrigerated
container.
ALUMINUM FOIL - Also,
Reynolds Non-Stick
Aluminum Foil - OU,
Reynolds Non-Stick Grill
Foil - OU.
AMMONIA
AVOCADO OIL and SPRAY:
Chosen Foods – OU.
BABY FOOD: First Choice
with OU-P (applesauce,
carrots, pears, sweet
potatoes). Note: No Gerber
baby foods are approved
for Pesach.
BABY FORMULA: Enfamil,
Gerber Good Start, Isomil,
Kirkland Signature, Meijer
Baby, Nestle Good Start,
Simalac, Target, all with
OU. Also many more
brands listed in the OU
Pesach Guide. All contain
kitniyos.**
BABY POWDER may be
used for Pesach if the
ingredients list only talc,
talcum powder, corn
starch, or other innocuous
ingredients. Be alert for oat
flour or oat starch, which
are listed in some baby
powders.
BABY ITEMS: Wipes without
alcohol; Baby Spritz Baby
Wipe Alternative. Baby Oil
- Johnson’s. Baby Lotion &
Baby Wash - Johnson’s,
except “Vanilla Oat”
varieties.
BAKING SODA (Note: Baking
powder requires Pesach
certification.)
BLEACH
** Products marked with asterisks: See note at the beginning of this section.
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Fantastik, Lysol, Mr. Clean,
Murphy Oil, Pine-Sol
Original, Soft Scrub,
Windex.
COCOA: Hershey’s Cocoa
“Natural Unsweetened”.
(Not Hershey’s Cocoa
“Special Dark”.)
COCONUT MILK: Lieber’s
Organic Coconut Milk in
Original and Light varieties,
only when bearing Pesach
certification. If these are
not available, the following
OU brand may be used on
Pesach for infants and
those who are ill**: Califia
Farms Go Coconuts
Coconut Milk.
COCONUT OIL: Kirkland
Signature Organic Virgin
Coconut Oil - Product of
Philippines - with Star-K
symbol, and many brands
of Virgin Coconut Oil listed
in the OU Pesach Guide.
COFFEE, GROUND &
INSTANT - unflavored:
[Note: Liquid Concentrated
Coffee requires special
Pesach certification.]
Regular and decaffeinated:
Folgers unflavored ground
and instant with a plain
OU, and the following
brands with an OK-P on
the label - Maxwell House,
Sanka, Yuban.
Regular only (not
decaffeinated): Taster’s
Choice House Blend,
Taster’s Choice French
Roast, and Taster’s Choice
100% Columbian
unflavored instant with a
plain OU; VIA unflavored. –
Also many more brands of
ground coffee listed in the
OU Pesach Guide.
K-Cup coffees: Green
Mountain, Eight O’Clock,
Kirkland Signature and
Starbucks brands of
unflavored and not
decaffeinated K-Cups with
a plain OU may be used for
Pesach. - Also many more
brands listed in the OU
Pesach Guide.
CONTACT LENS FLUID
CROCKPOT LINERS
CUPCAKE HOLDERS (baking
cups) – Paper: Paperchef -
Star-K, and Reynolds – OU
may be used for Pesach
(no P required). Foil: do
not require certification for
year round or Pesach.
DISHWASHER DETERGENT:
Cascade powder and gel,
Palmolive Eco+ gel.
DISHWASHING LIQUID:
Ajax, Dawn, Ivory, Joy,
Palmolive, Seventh
Generation.
EGGS: should be purchased
before Pesach. (The Grove
buys all its eggs for Pesach
in advance, so that they
may be purchased on
Pesach.)
FABRIC SOFTENER
FISH, FROZEN RAW: Frozen
fish need to be
investigated for Pesach to
determine if chometz
products are processed in
the area, or if a corn starch
/ corn syrup glaze is used.
The following brands of
plain unseasoned, raw
frozen fish may be used for
Pesach without special
Pesach marking:
Costco: Kirkland Signature
Farm Raised Atlantic
Salmon with 4% salt and
water solution – OU,
Kirkland Signature Farm
Raised Tilapia Loins – OU.
Sam’s Club: Member’s
Mark Atlantic Salmon Fillet
Portions - Kof-K*
BJ’s: Wellsley Farms FarmRaised
Atlantic Salmonwith
Kof-K* or OU.
* only if product of Chile,
and only with one of the
following plant codes:
10810, 8163, 10064,
10664, 10067, 10-11-6, or
12079.
FRUIT, FROZEN: Plain
frozen unsweetened fruit,
with no syrup and no
additives listed.
FRUIT & VEGETABLE WASH:
STERILY brand with OU-P.
TSUNAMI 100 from Ecolab
is cRc certified for Pesach;
no symbol necessary. -
Alternatively, one can use
Pesach approved
dishwashing liquid.
FIT brand - is not approved
for Pesach. The listing on
page 74 of the OU Pesach
Guide refers only to Fit
Cleaner & Degreaser.
ENVIRONNE brand - is not
acceptable for Pesach.
** Products marked with asterisks: See note at the beginning of this section.
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multi-purpose glue, Elmer’s
All Purpose Glue Stick,
Elmer’s Washable No Run
School Glue. (Not Elmer’s
Washable School Paste or
No Wrinkle Glue Pens.)
HONEY requires Pesach
certification.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
ICE (in bags): from plain
water (any brand).
JUICE: Frozen concentrated
unsweetened orange juice
and grapefruit juice with no
additives listed.
LAUNDRY DETRGENT
LEMON JUICE, LIME JUICE:
ReaLemon with OU,
ReaLime with OU.
MEAT:
Not ground: Raw,
unprocessed meat from
Superior Kosher Meats
(Southfield, MI), and raw,
unprocessed meat in the
original manufacturer’s
packaging (not store
repack) from Aaron’s
Best/Agri Star, Meal
Mart/Alle Processing, and
Solomon’s Glatt Kosher
may be used for Pesach
without special Pesach
marking, with the
exception of Solomon’s
Stew Meat, that requires
Pesach marking.
Ground meat:
Superior Kosher Meats:
may be used without
Pesach marking.
Aaron’s Best/Agri Star:
requires Pesach marking.
Meal Mart/Alle
Processing: requires
Pesach marking.
Solomon’s Glatt Kosher:
requires Pesach marking.
Processed items, such as
corned beef, pastrami, etc.,
and Meal Mart broiled beef
liver or broiled chicken
liver, require Pesach
marking.
MINERAL OIL
NUTS: Commercially
packaged raw (including
steam pasteurized, but not
blanched) almonds [whole,
sliced, or slivered],
cashews, filberts or walnuts
(shelled or unshelled,
including chopped, but not
ground) without any
additives or preservatives
(such as BHA or BHT).
However, if the label states
that wheat is present in the
same facility, then Pesach
certification is
recommended.
Note: Shelled pecans, even
raw, require Pesach
certification, due to the
possibility of alcohol used
in the processing. Pecans in
the shell do not have this
concern. - All ground nuts
require Pesach
certification.
OLIVE OIL (unflavored, with
no additives listed):
Bertolli, Colavita and
Filippo Berio brands of
Extra Virgin with OU,
Pompeian Extra Virgin with
Star-K, and many other
brands listed in OU and
Star-K Pesach Guides.
OVEN BAGS: Reynolds – OU.
OVEN CLEANERS
PARCHMENT PAPER: Great
Value, Meijer, Member’s
Mark, Our Family , Up&Up
and Reynolds brands with
OU, and many brands listed
in Star-K Pesach Guide.
[Note: Kirkland Signature
brand bears Star-K P.] -
Also, Reynolds Cookie
Baking Sheets parchment
paper - OU.
PLASTIC WRAP AND BAGS
PLATES & CUPS,
DISPOSABLE: Pure plastic
or styrofoam plates and
cups; Chinet (even without
OK-P symbol).
RAISINS: Sun-Maid with OKP,
and the following brands
with a plain OU (only if oil is
not listed on the package):
Champion, Dole, Food Lion,
Great Value, Kroger, Trader
Joe’s, plus other brands
listed in OU Pesach Guide.
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brand not listing dextrose
or polysorbate.
SCOURING PADS: O-Cel-O
Sponges, Scotch Brite
scouring pads and soap
pads, and any plain steel
wool.
SELTZER (unflavored):
There are differing
Halachic opinions whether
unflavored seltzer,
containing only plain
carbonated water with no
added ingredients,
requires Pesach
certification due to the
possible grain source of
the carbon dioxide.
Consult your Rav.
SHOE POLISH
SILVER POLISH: Goddard’s,
Hagerty, Weiman, Wrights.
SOY MILK: The following
OU brand may be used on
Pesach for infants and
those who are ill**:
Westsoy West Life Plain
Soy Milk.
SPRAY STARCH: Niagara,
Linit.
STATIC GUARD spray
SUGAR: Any pure white
granulated sugar with no
additives listed may be
used for Pesach. For those
who prefer Pesach
certification, Domino sugar
with OK-P is certified for
Pesach. Note: Brown
sugar and Confectioners /
powdered sugar require
Pesach certification.
TEA BAGS: - Regular [not
herbal] tea bags with an
OU that are unflavored
and not decaffeinated, and
have no additives, may be
used for Pesach without
special certification. Note:
Lipton brand decaffeinated
tea bags are no longer
approved for Pesach.
WATER: Any unflavored,
spring or distilled or
purified bottled water with
no additives listed may be
used. (Note: 3 and 5 gallon
reused containers from
water delivery companies
are not recommended for
Pesach.) Water with
added minerals (such as
magnesium, potassium,
calcium and sodium
compounds) is generally
acceptable if no flavors or
vitamins are listed; e.g.,
Dasani, Glaceau
Smartwater and Nestle
Pure Life brands of
unflavored purified water.
However, water that lists
calcium citrate, or any
other type of citrate
(sodium citrate, potassium
citrate, etc.), or citric acid,
or any type of lactate (zinc
lactate, magnesium
lactate, etc.) is not
recommended for Pesach.
WAX PAPER: The following
brands with an OU: CutRite,
HomeLife, Meijer,
Reynolds, ShopRite.
** Products that are marked with
asterisks: These products are not certified
for Pesach by the OU. Nonetheless, the OU
has identified these products as
Halachically acceptable for infants and
those who are ill. They should be purchased
before Pesach and should be maintained
segregated from Pesach foods, and their
utensils should not be washed in a Pesach
sink.
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PACKAGES OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS WITHOUT PESACH MARKING were
mistakenly placed in local stores’ Pesach sections. Check every label of your
purchases for Pesach marking:
• GEFEN MUSTARD
• GEFEN ULTRA DISH SOAP LIQUID [Pesach containers bear OU-P. Non-Pesach
containers bear a plain OU and state “Not for Passover use”.]
CERES FRUIT JUICES, all varieties, are not Star-K certified for Pesach, even when
bearing a Star-K P symbol, and they bear an inkjet on top of the container stating
“Not for Passover”.
NOVACART BAKING CUPS and MOLDS - A Kof-K Kosher certificate for Novacart was
erroneously issued indicating that the following items are Kosher certified for
Pesach:
• OPTIMA BAKING MOLDS CBM SERIES
• CARDBOARD BAKING CUPS
• OPTIMA BAKING MOLDS
• PM OP BAKING MOLDS
These items are certified as Kosher for year-round usage, but not for Pesach. For
any questions regarding these products, please call the Kof-K office at 201-837-0500
ext. 2106.
YARDEN frozen FAVA BEANS mistakenly states (in Hebrew) Kosher l’Pesach “l’lo
chashash kitniyos”. This product is kitniyos, and should say “l’ochlei kitniyos” (only for
those who eat kitniyos on Pesach).
SEASON SARDINES, SPRATS and KIPPER SNACKS are no longer certified for Pesach
and do not bear a P next to the OU. (For year round use, check for the OU symbol;
some old packages did not bear an OU and were not certified Kosher.)
LAMERS DAIRY CHOLOV YISROEL MILK and CHOCOLATE MILK for Pesach can be
identified by the letters KLP next to the Sell By date. Lamers does not have special
Pesach labels, and uses regular year-round labels that list vitamins in the
ingredients, and corn starch in the chocolate milk, but these ingredients are not
used for Pesach.
PRE-WASHED PACKAGED ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD and COLESLAW require Pesach
approval due to the citric or lactic acid that may be used in the washing process. All
Star-K and OK certified brands, including Fresh Express, Dole, Little Salad Bar [Aldi]
and Marketplace [Walmart] require a P next to the Kosher symbol.
JOYVA PRODUCTS are Kof-K certified for year-round use, but not for Pesach,
because they contain corn starch and corn syrup. They are therefore not
recommended for Pesach, even when bearing the Passover marking of a different
certification.
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Kosher for Pesach, and state so on their labels.
NATURAL & KOSHER brand cheeses are not all Kosher for Pesach. Check each
package for Pesach certification.
HAOLAM CHEESES: A number of Haolam cheeses are not Kosher for Pesach, and
state so clearly on their packaging. Check each product carefully for Pesach
certification.
MANISCHEWITZ WINES are made in both year round and Pesach versions. The
year round version bears a plain OU and states “Not for Passover use”. The Pesach
version bears OU-P. Stores often have a mixture of the two versions on the shelf,
even of the same variety. Check each bottle carefully.
HASHAHAR HA’OLE SPECIAL COCOA SPREAD, product of Israel, is available in
several versions - some pareve, some dairy (not Cholov Yisroel), and some Kosher
for Pesach. Only the pareve type that bears an OU-P is certified for Pesach. Check
each label carefully.
ELI'S CHEESECAKE products that are manufactured during Pesach are not
acceptable, and will not bear the cRc symbol on their packaging. Consumers
should check for the cRc when purchasing after Pesach.
“PLAY-DOH” and MODELING DOUGH contain chometz. FINGER PAINTS may
contain chometz. CRAYOLA GLITTER DOTS and CRAYOLA EASY PEEL CRAYON
PENCILS contain wheat flour. All should be sold and put away with the chometz.
DISPOSABLE MEDICAL EXAM GLOVES: Some brands contain oatmeal, and state
so on the label. This includes even some that state “Powder Free”; e.g., Powder
Free Nitrile Examination Gloves with Colloidal Oatmeal. These should be sold and
put away with the chometz.
POWDERED DISPOSABLE GLOVES (e.g., latex and vinyl types) are usually
powdered with corn starch, and should not be used in the kitchen or near food on
Pesach.
The OU PESACH GUIDE’S “YELLOW’ SECTION list, of products that do not require
special Pesach marking, refers only to products bearing an OU symbol. Products
not bearing an OU, even with the same brand names, are often produced by
different manufacturers and may not be approved for Pesach. This is frequently
the case with store brands / private label products.
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MEDICATIONS- Halachically, any pill or non-chewable tablet medication may
be swallowed, regardless of its contents (this does not apply to vitamins). We
list some chometz-free pills and tablet medications for the benefit of those
who wish to be stringent and use only chometz-free products.
COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES – All non-food items not fit for canine
consumption - nifsal mei’achilas kelev - may be used on Pesach. This includes
all creams, ointments, lotions, body soaps, shampoos, conditioners and stick
deodorants, regardless of their contents. Similarly, cosmetics such as nail
polish, nail polish remover, mascara, eye shadow, eye liner, blush and rouge
may be used on Pesach, regardless of their contents. This is also true of shoe
polish, ink, paint, and air freshener. In all of these examples, any chometz
would be inedible, even for a dog, and one may derive benefit from these
products on Pesach (in conformance with the halachos of Yom Tov).
Items containing denatured alcohol which are in a pure liquid state should be
sold with the chometz and not be used on Pesach, unless it is confirmed that
they do not contain chometz. Some examples include cologne, perfume, hair
spray, mousse, liquid deodorants, sunscreen and shaving lotion.
Mouthwash and toothpaste which contain chometz should not be used on
Pesach. It is recommended to use a new and chometz-free lipstick for Pesach.
This is a very partial list, for Pesach 5784 / 2024 only. The omission of any specific brand
or product does not necessarily imply that it contains chometz or that it is not
permissible for use on Pesach. - This list refers only to products manufactured in the U.S.
Products manufactured in other countries, including Canada, even with the same brand
names, may have different formulations. - Most of the medications, cosmetics and
toiletries listed are not under supervision and their listing here, taken primarily from
Rabbi Bess’ list and based on information from the manufacturer, pertains only to their
lack of chometz, not to the general Kashrus of their ingredients. Many of the
medications contain kitniyos, which is permissible when taken for medicinal purposes. –
Many items are available from Adwe Products with Kosher for Pesach certification, and
are certified free of chometz, kitniyos and animal derivatives.
An extensive coverage of medications, cosmetics and toiletries which are acceptable for
Pesach, prepared by Rabbi Gershon Bess, is available from the Kollel Bais Avrohom of
Los Angeles, and may be ordered by calling the Kollel at (323) 933-7193. It is also
available locally at Borenstein’s and Spitzer’s Bookstores. Updates to the list will be
posted at kehilasyaakov.org.
No one should refrain from taking any required medication, even if it contains
chometz, without first consulting his physician and Rav.
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MEDICINES: Allegra 12 Hr. &
24 Hr. Adult tablets, Allegra
Children’s 12 Hour Tablets,
Allegra Children’s Liquid,
Benadryl Allergy Plus
Congestion tablets, Benadryl
Children's Allergy Chewable
tablets - Grape, Benadryl
Children's Allergy Liquid - all
flavors, Sudafed PE
Children's Nasal
Decongestant liquid,
Sudafed PE Children's Cold +
Cough liquid, Tylenol
Children's Cold + Cough +
Runny Nose Suspension,
Tylenol Children's Cold +
Cough + Sore Throat
Suspension.
ANALGESICS: Advil tablets &
caplets, Advil Children’s
Suspension - all flavors,
Advil Infants’ Drops - Grape;
Aleve caplets, Bayer Regular
and Extra Strength Aspirin,
Bayer Low Dose and Low
Dose Chewable Aspirin;
Kosher-Meds Children’s
Ibuprofen Suspension -
Berry Flavor - OU; Motrin
Children's Suspension - all
flavors, Motrin Infants’
Drops - all flavors, Motrin IB
Coated caplets, Tylenol
tablets and Extra Strength
caplets, Tylenol Children's
Suspension - all flavors,
Tylenol Infants’ Suspension -
all flavors
ANTACIDS, ANTIGAS: AlkaSeltzer
Original tablets,
Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength
Tablets, Gas-X Extra
Strength chewable tablets,
Maxi-Health Maxi Stomach
& Acid - OU-P, Zantac (all
forms).
ANTI-DIARRHEALS,
LAXATIVES: Benefiber
“Advanced Digestive Health
Prebiotic Fiber + Probiotics”;
Citrucel caplets and Orange
powder - regular and Sugar
Free; Colace capsules, ExLax
tablets, Imodium AD
Multi-Symptom Relief
caplets, Maxi Health Active
Lax - OU-P, Metamucil
capsules, Metamucil SugarFree
Orange Smooth and
Real Sugar Unflavored
Coarse powders, MiraLax
powder, Pepto Bismol
Original liquid, Pepto Bismol
5 Symptom Relief caplets,
Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia
Original liquid, Senokot
tablets and Extra Strength
tablets.
BABY VITAMINS: Enfamil
brand D-Vi-Sol Drops,
Poly-Vi-Sol Drops,
Poly-Vi-Sol Drops with Iron,
Tri-Vi-Sol Drops - OU.
DENTAL FLOSS: Any
unflavored, waxed or
unwaxed.
DEODORANT (including rollons
and sprays): Aramis,
Arrid, Donna Karan
Cashmere Mist Deodorant
/Antiperspirant, Irish Spring,
Sure. All brands of
solid/stick forms are
acceptable.
HAIR SPRAY: Bumble and
Bumble - Does it All spray,
Holding spray; Pantene -
Flexible Hold.
LACTAID caplets may contain
chometz. Lactaid Milk may
be used on Pesach if
purchased before Pesach.
This product is not Cholov
Yisroel.
LIP CARE: Chapstick Classic
Original, Chapstick
Moisturizer Stick.
LIPSTICK: Clinique - Almost,
Butter Shine, Different;
Estee Lauder - All Day, Pure
Color Crystal; Mac -Dazzle,
Glaze, Matte, Satin; Revlon -
Colorstay Ultimate Liquid,
and many others on Rabbi
Bess’ list.
MOUTHWASH: Listerine -
Antiseptic Cool Mint,
Freshburst, Total Care Zero
Alcohol; Scope (all). [Note:
Listerine PocketPaks Breath
Strips are not acceptable for
Pesach.]
NAIL POLISH, NAIL POLISH
REMOVER
PERFUME: Donna Karan -
Cashmere Mist; Estée
Lauder - Beautiful,
Pleasures; Tommy Hilfiger
All Over spray; and many
others on Rabbi Bess’ list. All
solid/stick forms are
acceptable.
TOOTHPASTE: Aim,
Aquafresh, Close Up,
Colgate, Pepsodent,
Ultrabrite.
VITAMINS &
MISCELLANEOUS: Maxi
Health Vitamin C Bio with
Red Raspberry - OU-P. Maxi
Health Lemon Bioflavonoids
- OU-P, Maxi Health Maxi
Calm relaxing formula - OUP.
Maxi Health Small
Prenatal Caps and
Melatonin are chometz free
when bearing a Chometz
Free sticker on the cap, and
contain kitniyos.
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Post-Pesach 5784 Information – Detroit Area
CHOMETZ may be purchased immediately after Pesach at the following stores in
the Detroit area, except for Dunkin Donuts (10 & Greenfield) where chometz
should not be bought until 10:30 PM, due to the Halachic requirement of “bichdei
sh’yaasu”.
All K-COR establishments
Aldi
BJ’s
Busch’s Fresh Food Market
Costco
CVS
Dollar Tree Stores
Family Dollar Stores
GFS (Gordon Food Service)
Joe Randazzo’s Fruit Market
Kroger [Detroit area]
Lincoln Liquor
Lincoln RX Pharmacy
Meijer
Natural Food Patch
Nutrifoods
Plum Market
Rite Aid
Sam’s Club
Superior Kosher Meats
Target [Detroit area]
The Grove
Trader Joe's
Wal-Mart
Walgreens
Westborn
Whole Foods
It is advisable to wait two weeks after Pesach (May 15) before buying “pure”
chometz products (e.g., bread, grain cereals, pasta, cookies and pretzels) at
Jewish-owned stores that do not observe Pesach, even if they made a Mechiras
Chometz before Pesach, due to the possibility that new chometz was received
during Pesach. This includes Restaurant Depot. It is permitted to purchase most
other products immediately after Pesach, including pearled raw barley, dry cake
mixes, flour (without malted barley), glue, all kitniyos, ketchup, mayonnaise,
medicines, mustard, vinegar, vitamin tablets, baker’s yeast, and yeast extract.
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