Comments on: As if There Weren’t Enough Confusion This Time of Year http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/ Finding the finer side of everyday kosher living Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:22:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: BigB http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/#comment-3026 BigB Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:17:41 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3026 It's funny, Coca Cola in Israel is kosher for passover because they use sugar instead of corn syrup...it's much sweeter as well. People in Israel are addicted to cola it's pretty bad. It’s funny, Coca Cola in Israel is kosher for passover because they use sugar instead of corn syrup…it’s much sweeter as well. People in Israel are addicted to cola it’s pretty bad.

]]> By: Craig Winchell http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/#comment-3025 Craig Winchell Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:10:28 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3025 BS"D Regarding potato vodka, it could be kosher for Passover if there were a source for amylase to break down the starch into sugar, which were kosher for Passover. Typically, the source used is barley malt, and that certainly is chametz and therefore would be forbidden for use for Pesach. Koji might provide an alternative, or an amylase derived from the mold, if it were grown on a suitable substrate. BS”D

Regarding potato vodka, it could be kosher for Passover if there were a source for amylase to break down the starch into sugar, which were kosher for Passover. Typically, the source used is barley malt, and that certainly is chametz and therefore would be forbidden for use for Pesach. Koji might provide an alternative, or an amylase derived from the mold, if it were grown on a suitable substrate.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/#comment-3024 Jennifer Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:51:26 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3024 There is a FANTASTIC kosher for passover tequila that I had last year. It is by Casa Vieja and they do a special OU certified passover run each year. They have an Anejo (aged) tequila that has the quality and taste of an expensive year-round tequila. They also make a good Blanco (white) tequila and both tequilas are 100% blue agave. I got my tequila by emailing passovertequila@gmail.com Also for margarita fans, I just heard about a kosher for passover triple sec that I can't wait to try! Hope this helps everyone! There is a FANTASTIC kosher for passover tequila that I had last year. It is by Casa Vieja and they do a special OU certified passover run each year. They have an Anejo (aged) tequila that has the quality and taste of an expensive year-round tequila. They also make a good Blanco (white) tequila and both tequilas are 100% blue agave. I got my tequila by emailing passovertequila@gmail.com

Also for margarita fans, I just heard about a kosher for passover triple sec that I can’t wait to try!

Hope this helps everyone!

]]> By: Daniel http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/#comment-3023 Daniel Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:30:50 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3023 can i drink vodlka during passover? can i drink vodlka during passover?

]]> By: nonmevushalmarc http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/#comment-3022 nonmevushalmarc Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:14:12 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3022 Those are, as far as I can tell, only brands certified by the OU. Chopin is listed on the CRC's kosher liquor list as a vodka that, when unflavored, does not need certification on the label, but that list doesn't address the chametz issue. Those are, as far as I can tell, only brands certified by the OU. Chopin is listed on the CRC’s kosher liquor list as a vodka that, when unflavored, does not need certification on the label, but that list doesn’t address the chametz issue.

]]> By: DeisCane http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/#comment-3011 DeisCane Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:14:18 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3011 So those look like they are only kosher brands, eh? So those look like they are only kosher brands, eh?

]]> By: nonmevushalmarc http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/#comment-3021 nonmevushalmarc Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:06:15 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3021 Additionally, the OU lists other KforP vodkas: http://oukosher.org/index.php/learn/article/vodka1/ The following Vodkas are certified Kosher Parve for Passover and year-round use when bearing the OU-P or OU-Kosher for Passover symbol: - Binyamina Vodka Peisachkova - Binyamina Vodka Shapovalov - Carmel Vodka 80 Proof (Mevushal) - Carmel Vodka 80 Proof (Mevushal) - Kedem Vodka - Sabra Products Seagram Vodka - Speed Bar Vodka - Spirits Caramel Citron Vodka (Mevushal) - Spirits Caramel Vodka (Mevushal) - Spirits Vodka Stopka 100 Ml (Mevushal) Additionally, the OU lists other KforP vodkas:
http://oukosher.org/index.php/learn/article/vodka1/
The following Vodkas are certified Kosher Parve for Passover and year-round use when bearing the OU-P or OU-Kosher for Passover symbol:
- Binyamina Vodka Peisachkova
- Binyamina Vodka Shapovalov
- Carmel Vodka 80 Proof (Mevushal)
- Carmel Vodka 80 Proof (Mevushal)
- Kedem Vodka
- Sabra Products Seagram Vodka
- Speed Bar Vodka
- Spirits Caramel Citron Vodka (Mevushal)
- Spirits Caramel Vodka (Mevushal)
- Spirits Vodka Stopka 100 Ml (Mevushal)

]]> By: nonmevushalmarc http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/#comment-3020 nonmevushalmarc Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:02:35 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3020 Potato vodka is/can be K for P in theory. I don't know of any that carry a K for P hashgacha. My hesitation in getting Chopin, or one of the other potato-based vodkas, is not knowing whether they use only potatos or if some grain might be used for texture, taste, etc. I have not researched this so I cannot for sure whether it is purely potato or if something else is in there. If anyone has more information, please let us know. Potato vodka is/can be K for P in theory. I don’t know of any that carry a K for P hashgacha. My hesitation in getting Chopin, or one of the other potato-based vodkas, is not knowing whether they use only potatos or if some grain might be used for texture, taste, etc. I have not researched this so I cannot for sure whether it is purely potato or if something else is in there. If anyone has more information, please let us know.

]]> By: DeisCane http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/#comment-3019 DeisCane Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:02:41 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3019 What about potato vodka? What about potato vodka?

]]> By: nonmevushalmarc http://www.kosherblog.net/2006/04/05/as-if-there-werent-enough-confusion-this-time-of-year/#comment-3018 nonmevushalmarc Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:28:10 +0000 http://www.kosherblog.net/?p=904#comment-3018 The essence of scotch is chametz - its key, and required, ingredient is malted barley and barley is one of the five grains. Further, to become scotch, the barley has to be fermented, which is a no-no. Similarly, other whisk(e)ys, including bourbon and rye, are chametz and should not be consumed (or owned) during the holiday. For Pesach, stick to kosher grape-based liquors (brandy, etc.) or other fruit-based liqueurs (Bartenura makes a very good line of fruit liqueurs, including etrog). Your other options are, as noted, sugar-based vodka (not so good) or rum, if you can find one that is certified (any old rum may not cut it since other substances are added during the distillation and bottling process, which may be chametz). The essence of scotch is chametz - its key, and required, ingredient is malted barley and barley is one of the five grains. Further, to become scotch, the barley has to be fermented, which is a no-no. Similarly, other whisk(e)ys, including bourbon and rye, are chametz and should not be consumed (or owned) during the holiday. For Pesach, stick to kosher grape-based liquors (brandy, etc.) or other fruit-based liqueurs (Bartenura makes a very good line of fruit liqueurs, including etrog). Your other options are, as noted, sugar-based vodka (not so good) or rum, if you can find one that is certified (any old rum may not cut it since other substances are added during the distillation and bottling process, which may be chametz).

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