Kosher Cheese
Tradition and Guaranteed Quality
The Hebrew word “kosher” means “fit” or “proper.” Kashrut laws define which foods are suitable for consumption according to Jewish dietary rules. Products that do not comply with these laws are called treif or trefah. The laws of Kashrut, derived from the Books of Deuteronomy and Leviticus, specify in detail which foods are considered pure and fit for Jewish consumption. This includes everything from the type of ingredients used to the production process and food certification
KOSHER Food Categories
Kosher foods are divided into three main categories: meat, dairy, and pareve. Each category follows specific regulations to ensure compliance with Kashrut laws.
MEAT (BESARÍ)
Kosher meat comes from ruminant animals with split hooves, such as cows, sheep, and goats. The slaughter and preparation process follows strict rules to ensure the final product is kosher. For example, pigs, although they have split hooves, are not ruminants and therefore not kosher.
DAIRY (CHALAVÍ)
Kosher dairy includes products like milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt. These must come from kosher animals, and all ingredients and equipment used in their production must comply with Kashrut laws.
PAREVE
This category includes foods that are neither meat nor dairy, such as eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables, coffee, and packaged goods. Pareve foods can be consumed with both meat and dairy products, as long as they are not contaminated by either.
The Process Behind KOSHER Cheese Kosher Cheeses Are Unique
The production of kosher cheeses must comply with strict regulations at every stage, from sourcing the milk to packaging. This ensures the cheese is made in accordance with Jewish law and supervised by rabbinical authorities. Cheese Friends, dedicated to the export of kosher cheeses, ensures this oversight is maintained throughout the supply chain, delivering reliable, certified products to international markets.
- Milk from kosher animals. The milk must come from ruminants with split hooves.
- Prohibition of mixing dairy and meat. During the production process, the milk must not be mixed with any meat-related substances, as prohibited by the Torah.
- Vegetable-based rennet. The rennet used in kosher cheese production must be plant-based and supervised by a rabbi.
Following these rules allows the cheese to be certified as Chalav Yisrael, ensuring that every step from milking to packaging has been carried out under rabbinical supervision.
The Importance of Cheese During PASSOVER
Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Jewish people from Egypt. During this celebration, observant Jews avoid foods containing fermented grains. Kosher cheeses for Passover must meet additional regulations to ensure they contain no prohibited ingredients such as wheat or barley.
Cheese Friends specializes in providing kosher products that meet these specific Passover requirements, offering solutions for international distributors and retailers.
Key Rules of KASHRUT
Kashrut laws not only determine which foods may be consumed, but also how they must be handled and prepared. These rules are essential to ensure that kosher products remain compliant throughout the entire production and distribution process.
Animal-Origin Foods Rules
Only certain animals, such as ruminants with split hooves, may be consumed. Birds and mammals must be slaughtered according to Jewish law. All blood must be drained or roasted before the meat is consumed. Mixing meat and dairy is strictly prohibited.
Plant-Origin Foods Rules
Grains and cereals are only kosher if certified and processed in facilities that do not use non-kosher ingredients. Fresh fruits and vegetables are kosher but must be checked for insects, which are not kosher.
Rules on Kitchen Equipment and Utensils
Utensils used for meat must not be used for dairy, and vice versa. Utensils that have come into contact with non-kosher foods, especially when hot, may not be reused for kosher food preparation.
KOSHER Certification
Quality and Trust Guarantee
Kosher certification is a seal of approval issued by a rabbinical agency that verifies all ingredients, facilities, and production processes comply with strict Kashrut laws and are made according to Jewish tradition.
At Cheese Friends, our products are currently certified by the Orthodox Union (OU), one of the largest and most recognized kosher certification agencies in the world.
Your Partner in Kosher Cheese Exporting
We are experts in exporting high-quality kosher cheeses with international certifications.
We specialize in bringing the best kosher cheeses to demanding international markets like the United States, Israel, and Europe, ensuring each product meets regulations and client expectations.
If you are looking for a reliable supplier that meets kosher standards and quality requirements, Cheese Friends is your ideal partner. We offer customized solutions for distributors and importers, with efficient logistics and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
At Cheese Friends, we bring the flavor of cheese to every corner of the world.