Q: Does toasted nori (seaweed) require a hechsher?
A: No, toasted nori does not need a hechsher, but a cursory inspections against a light should be made to make sure there are no seahorses or mini-shrimp present.
Q: Does whey powder require a hechsher?
A: Yes, whey powder requires a hechsher.
Q: What is the cRc’s policy regarding waiting 6 hours after hard cheese to eat meat? Does it make a difference if the cheese is melted?
A: Some varieties of hard cheeses require one to wait 6 hours afterwards to eat meat. A common example is Parmesan cheese. If the hard cheese is melted, the cRc policy is that one does not need to wait 6 hours.
Q: Does pure vanilla extract require a hechsher?
A: Extracts can be made by soaking items in alcohol. Being that alcohol can be a kosher sensitive ingredient, pure extracts require a hechsher.
Q: I received roasted coffee beans as a gift from my new neighbor. Do they need a hechsher?
A: Unflavored roasted coffee beans do not need a hechsher.
Q: Does honey require a hechsher?
A: The cRc has found that companies can heat honey to aid in the packaging process of retail honey. Based on these findings, the cRc recommends purchasing retail honey with a reliable kosher certification.
Q: Does silver polish require a hechsher?
A: No, all metal polishes, including silver polish, do not need a hechsher.
Q: I saw a recent cRc alert regarding red cabbage, that currently the cRc recommends removing and discarding the outer four leaves. Are there any concerns with pre-washed packaged red cabbage?
A: No, there are no concerns, and pre-washed red cabbage can be purchased without a hechsher.
Q: What is the proper bracha on quinoa?
A: The bracha on quinoa is ha’adamah.
Q: Does Stevia require a hechsher?
A: Yes, the processed Stevia available in stores requires a hechsher.
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This is the first time I’ve heard of possible sea horses in nori. How do I know that stores that sell prepared sushi are really checking their nori? There are usually non-Jewish chefs doing the actual preparing. Is there a need for a mashgiach to be checking every sheet?
Just use matza instead.
There are toasted nori with a hechsher. Is the cRc saying all need to be checked or the ones without a hechsher?