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The OU (Orthodox Union) is the world's largest, most respected kosher food certification agency.
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This year we're celebrating 100 years of OU Kosher certification!
Here's one highlight from our formative years.
Have you ever wondered where the iconic OU Kosher logo came from? Watch the answer linked below- the answer might surprise you!
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What should you do if you made a bracha on food and then remembered that it is a fast day?
Check out this post and swipe to get the answer!
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What bracha do you make on licorice? Watch as OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinator Rabbi Zvi Nussbaum explains the halachic debate surrounding licorice as well as the correct bracha 🗣️
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Kosher Alert: Pamela's Cookies- Whenever Bars: The Orthodox Union certifies Pamela’s Whenever Bars: Raisin Walnut & Spice, Cranberry Almond and Blueberry Almond as OU D products. They are made on dairy equipment. A small amount was distributed with a plain OU mark, without the D.
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Happy National Chocolate Candy Box Day! 🍫
Come open up these delicious OU Kosher certified European chocolate bars with us from Serenata Chocolate!🎁
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Which comes first this Motzei Shabbos, Chanukah lights or Havdalah?
Get the answer here:
oukosher.org/halacha-yomis/
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I am planning on making doughnuts for Chanukah. The recipe yields a bread-like dough that will be fried in oil. Is there an obligation to take challah?
Get the answer here:
oukosher.org/halacha-yomis/
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Chocolate coins are engraved with words and pictures. Is there any issue with eating them on Shabbos? May one crack off pieces and eat them or is destroying the words and pictures considered like erasing?
Get the answer here:
oukosher.org/halacha-yomis/
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May one use oil that has Kedushas Shevi’is (i.e., that was grown in Israel during a Shemita year) to light the Chanukah menorah?
Get the answer here:
oukosher.org/halacha-yomis/
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Is there any obligation to make a seudah (meal) in honor of Chanukah?
Get the answer here:
oukosher.org/halacha-yomis/
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Watch this four-part mini-series at OU.org/esrog, where our COO Rabbi Moshe Elefant guides you through the halachic intricacies of how to deal with esrogim grown in Israel during the recent shemitah year.
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Amazing article published by Lev Gringauz on regarding what OU Kosher is doing to help ease the baby formula shortage crisis.
A must read!
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Kosher Alert: Surely Non Alcoholic Wines- The Orthodox Union does not certify Surely Non Alcoholic Wines. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU mark. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide details to [email protected]. Corrective actions are being implemented.
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If your diet normally revolves around meat, putting together meals during the 9 Days can take extra effort. has a bunch of simple dairy and pareve recipes to help you get dinner on the table.
oukosher.org/recipes/#dairy
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Started in a Mankato Minnesota garage, two parents wanted to teach their kids the value of hard work and have a little fun along the way. That's where certified started. It's now national.
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From the #Bahrain Kosher Corner: I found @Boomchickapop white cheddar popcorn, certified by @OUKosher, at the local supermarket #BahrainKosher
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No one could figure out how dairy was finding its way into the separate pareve line. This is how one of our Rabbis figured it out.
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A big welcome to certified, . Calypso, originated the flavored lemonade category. They now have over a dozen lemonade, limeade, and zero sugar combinations over the past twenty-plus years. Each Calypso is made with real lemon bits, and natural flavors.
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Cookie dough that's good for you?
Yes! makes its gooey cookie doughs from high-quality ingredients and boosts them with essential vitamins + supplements.
Learn more: oukosher.org/companies/deux/
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Something the and Walkers . They both started in 1898. Joseph Walker borrowed £50 when he was 21 and opened a bakery. started certifying products in 1923.
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From the #Bahrain Kosher Corner: I found Walkers' (@Shortbread) cookies, certified by @OUKosher, at the local supermarket. Which is your favourite flavour?
#BahrainKosher
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Kosher Alert: Smuckers Uncrustables – Due to supply chain issues, the kosher certification of this product will be discontinued over the next few months. Packaging which bears the OU symbol is kosher. Consumers should always verify the presence of the OU symbol before purchasing.
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A local Chicago boy named Chef Larry perfected his family’s recipe and entered it into the country’s largest rib cook-off. Chef Larry named the sauce after his little brother. In the rib-off, Sweet Baby Ray’s beat nearly 700 entrants. And it's .
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Get back in shape this summer with Labrada Nutrition Lean Body® shakes! They are loaded with protein and come in 11 delicious OU Kosher flavors.
oukosher.org/companies/labr
#proteinshake #getinshape #kosher #koshercertified
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