vendredi 28 juin 2013

General Information Concerning Kosher Meals

By Myrtle Cash


Kosher meals have been in existence for a long period of time. It is ancient diet that has gained lot popularity in the recent past. More and more consumers are adopting this diet for health reasons as opposed to previous years when it was considered a religious aspect. A recent market research has revealed has revealed this diet has experienced significant growth compared to other ethnic cuisines. There are specified dietary rules and regulations that have to be adhered to in the preparation process.

The rules and regulations involved in the preparation and certification create a need for careful scrutiny. Most food companies are forced to employ qualified professions to oversee the production process. The careful monitoring is responsible for the slow production process as compared to the production of other foods.

The ingredients such as packed vegetables, fruits, grains and other products are inspected for traces of non-kosher elements such as insects. Furthermore, dietary laws prohibit mixing of dairy and meat. For this reason, meat products are prepared separately from meat products. Shellfish is not allowed and fish must be prepared using utensils without any traces of non-kosher sustances.

The process of certifying meat as kosher may be challenging. First, the consumption of certain animals is not allowed. These include rodents, birds feeding on prey and pigs. Additionally, the animals such as cows and chicken that are certified must be killed and slaughtered in a certain way. The killing is done quickly by skilled individuals. This is due to a common belief that this makes the experience less painful for the animals. The butchered animal has to be inspected for any signs of a disease.

There are various animal parts that are not eaten. The main ones include tails, sciatic nerves and the fats that are found in the hindquarters of these animals. These parts are classified as non-kosher. The fats are usually sold to companies that are considered to be non-kosher. After the butchering, the meat has to be thoroughly salted to ensure disease causing organisms responsible for foodborne diseases are destroyed.

Kosher food fall under three main groups. These are dairy, pareve and meat products. Most of the products sold in the market contain meat additives like rennet, food coloring and gelatin making them unsuitable for vegetarians. Many vegetarians therefore prefer kosher foods which do not contain any additives. There are a number of allergic consumers who depend on pareve which does not contain dairy. Muslims, Hindus and Seventh day Adventists also subscribe to these dietary laws.

There are numerous people who experience many challenges during the early stages of adopting this diet. These challenges are caused by the restrictions attached to the practice. These foods are widely sold in groceries and they are marked with certain labels. The common identification labels are letters K and U which are usually inscribed in a circle. To ensure the usage of the right products consumers are advised to seek advice from the Jewish authority.

Kosher meals were discovered thousands of years ago. Traditionally, they were a common practice to those individuals who subscribed to the Jewish law. These laws were mainly aimed at providing safe and healthy foods for human consumption by ensuring a careful preparation process. Today, it is not a Jewish practice anymore, many people have adopted this practice due to the health benefits it provides to achieve a wholesome lifestyle.




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