Pesach | April 10th, 2024
By Rabbi Haim Y Mamane Previously Approved without KFP List If a product was approved last year without special Pesach certification, it doesn’t mean it’s the same this year. Only purchase products that were published as approved for this Pesach. Pesach Aisle Just because an item was found in the Pesach aisle, it doesn’t mean…
Pesach | April 10th, 2024
By Rabbi Haim Y. Mamane Part 1 On the second day of Pesach, we begin to count Sefirat HaOmer. This continues for the next forty-nine days, up until Shavuot. Yet, the second day of Pesach carries another significant and perhaps lesser-known event: it is on this day that all grains become yashan. Yes, I am…
Pesach | April 10th, 2024
By: Rabbi Haim Y Mamane Pesach Policies When Pesach comes along, we often hear some say, “These products are only prohibited for Ashkenazim but permitted for Sefaradim” or “This is only kitnyot, what could possibly be wrong?” There are indeed some significant differences in halachic criteria between Sefaradim and Ashkenazim that would result in the…
Pesach | April 10th, 2024
By Rabbi Haim Y. Mamane – Kehilatenu 5784 A common question asked by the Pesach consumer is why we do not have a comprehensive list of approved products without kosher for Pesach certification that are “chametz-free” or “kitnyot-only.” This is indeed a valid question. So let us explain a little about the challenges involved in…
Kosher alert | March 28th, 2024
PRODUCT NAME: MAPLE CARAMEL BRAND: BEAURIVAGE INADVERTENTLY BEARS AN MK PAREVE SYMBOL. THESE PRODUCTS ARE IN FACT DAIRY. CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN
Pesach | March 26th, 2024
MK Kosher Announces the Launch of Their Comprehensive Annual Passover Guide The Essential Resource for Passover Preparation, Now Available to Enhance the Holiday Experience Montreal, Canada: MK Kosher, a leading Kosher Certification Agency, is thrilled to announce the release of its highly anticipated annual Passover Guide. This indispensable resource, designed to simplify the complexities of…
Community | March 20th, 2024
New certifications | March 20th, 2024
At MK Kosher, our mission is to certify brands worldwide, ensuring that consumers have access to the highest quality kosher products. Today, we’re proud to spotlight our newest addition to the MK Kosher Certified family: Better Basics Mill, based right in the heart of Alberta, Canada! Better Basics Mill isn’t just another flour company –…
New certifications | March 19th, 2024
Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a journey through the pristine waters of northwestern Spain? Algamar, the epitome of excellence in seaweed products from Spain, has now received the prestigious MK Kosher certification, ensuring not just quality but also adherence to dietary laws. Let’s delve deeper into the allure of Algamar Spain…
New certifications | March 8th, 2024
In the realm of culinary delights, there are few things as universally loved as hot sauce. It adds that extra kick, that burst of flavor, transforming even the simplest of dishes into memorable culinary experiences. And when it comes to hot sauce, one name stands out among the rest: Marie Sharp’s Fine Foods from Belize….
