What is Kosher Standard certification?

The kosher Standard certification is based on Jewish religious-based products and is mainly demanded in the US markets and anywhere the Jewish population lives. This standard covers the areas of meat, dairy, fish, oil, essential oils, etc. The dried fruits are competent of kosher standard as the origin and process obey the regulations of kosher standard.

Why to have kosher certification?

Kosher foods are widely used in the global market because a kosher certificate is a guarantee that food products and their ingredients meet all the kosher requirements. In addition to the population of Jews all over the world, the non-Jews have become more interested in kosher fruits. Muslims of the world are interested to use kosher products because kosher is based on Quran. Furthermore, health-conscious people are interested in kosher foods. Dried fruits, dried vegetables, and nuts are under the requirements of a kosher certificate. Therefore, they can be used in the kosher market, too.

What is the difference and similarities of Kosher and Halal standards?

The differences and similarities of these two standards originate from the differences and similarities of two religions.

Halal is based on Quran but kosher is based on the kashrut of the Torah.

The differences include:

1. Jews use kosher, a Hebrew word, but Muslims use halal, the Arabic word, to describe lawful foods.
2. Animals with scales, birds of prey, and shellfish are prohibited in Kosher but not in Halal standard.
3. Alcoholic drinks in all doses and types are prohibited in Halal but not in kosher standards.
4. The combination of meat and dairy is prohibited in kosher but not in halal standard.
5. The slaughtering animal should be stunned based on Halal but not for kosher standard.
6. Eating the hindquarters of animals is not permitted in kosher but is in Halal standard.
7. Praying to Allah is essential in halal but no praying is needed in kosher standard.
8. Only the trained rabbis can slaughter the animals in the kosher but any adult from any religion can slaughter the animals in Halal standard.
9. The blood should be completely drained from the slaughtered animals’ bodies but is not required in Halal standards.
10. Kosher meat is acceptable for Halal standard but not vice versa.

The similarities include:

1. Both prohibit eating pork.
2. Both the final products and the ingredients should be based on kosher and Halal standards.

Foodlord Co. provides dried fruits, dried vegetables, and nuts which are globally used by Muslims and Jewish and any other religions of the world as these products are along with kosher and Halal certificates.

Ref:

• What is Kosher Standard certification?
• What is the Difference Between Kosher and Halal standard?
• The Kosher Status of Seafood