Kashrus: Be in the Know!

Can an item contain Kitniyot without being labeled as such by the Hashgacha? What causes an item to have conflicting Hashgacha statements, with one stating it's Kosher for Pesach and the other indicating it's not? Are dairy products labeled as Kosher for Pesach automatically Cholov Yisroel? Is it accurate that Diet Coke contains Kitniyot? Link to website with visuals:https://sites.google.com/view/kashrusbeintheknow/audio-classes/pesach-purchases-for-beginners-beyond?authuser=0

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Part 3: More FAQ's: (0.40 seconds) 1) Does one have to include in the challah measurement additional flour that will be added due to the dough being too sticky, or to prevent it from sticking to counter? (1:58) 2) When does one have to say the bracha of Hafrashas Challah? Is it recited before or after the piece of dough is detached from the batch? (4:18) 3) It was mentioned in the previous class that challah dough that is separated is considered treif/ non-kosher, and forbidden to eat. Based on this, when separating challah and some of that dough sticks to my fingers, is that residue of dough considered treif too? Can I continue working with the rest of my dough with the residue still there, or do I need to wash my hands first? Is there any practical advice to go about this? (7:23) 4) What do I do if the piece of dough that I separated got remixed into the main batch of dough, or if it was made into a small roll that got mixed up among other rolls of dough to be baked in the oven? (10:30) 5) What if someone forgot to separate challah from their dough, and already baked it all in the oven? Is there anything that could be done? (12:22) 6) If someone baked their challahs in an oven and forgot to separate challah beforehand, or if by accident the piece that was separated got mixed in with the other challahs, and was baked in the oven, does that make the status of their oven problematic and in need of kashering? (12:57) 7) To what extent does the piece of challah dough that is separated need to be burnt? (14:10) 8) If I attend a challah bake, can I separate a piece of challah, make the bracha there, and then freeze my dough to bake at another time? Further Reading Material: https://asktherav.com/what-do-we-do-with-the-dough-removed-for-hafrashas-challah/

What can be wrong with plain beer? Is scotch aged in wine casks acceptable? What alcoholic beverages are recommended without Reliable Hashgacha? Questions, confusions, and myths clarified. Accompanying information is available here

Can I use any bottled water on pesach? Am I allowed to buy eggs or milk on Pesach? What kind of salt or sugar is best to use on Pesach? Can I buy any Extra virgin olive oil? Can I buy fresh salmon in any store? Does my meat and chicken need to be Kosher for Pesach?

Can many women at a Challah Bake table join their doughs together to make a bracha? How does one separate challah from cakes? Does one need to separate challah from pancakes? Why should one always add a drop of water to their dough? Is there something wrong with burning the separated piece of challah dough in my oven? Accompanying information is available here

The Doughs and Don'ts of Challah: Is the measurement of flour that is obligated in separating challah the same by all types of flour? Do I need to separate challah from cake batter? Do I need to separate challah from Kreplach dough? Is there a way to measure by using cups? Accompanying information is available here

Can I eat any Chametz now that Pesach is over? If a store is fully owned by non Jews, can I buy anything from there? Can corn flakes or rice crispies flakes be bought in any store? How long does it take for items on store shelves to deplete? Accompanying information is available here

Can I rely on a Kosher List for products that don't have a hechsher?Is there a difference in standards between products that are certified kosher vs. products that are on a Kosher List?What is the difference in halacha between Lechatchilah (before the fact) and Bidi'eved (after the fact)? How does that apply to products on a Kosher List? Accompanying information is available here

Can I kasher my Fleishig oven to use for Milchigs?*Can I kasher a Fleishig pot to cook Milchigs in it?*How can I kasher my oven from Fleishig to milchig?*Do I need to wait 24 hours before kashering from milchig to Fleishig?*Can I use the same oven for Fleishig and Milchig without kashering in between?* Accompanying information is available here

Are liquid eggs with a Reliable Hashgacha checked?Are eggs in kosher Mayonnaise checked?Aren’t eggs that are broken and beaten by a goy forbidden to be eaten? Accompanying information is available here

Can a child check an egg?Can a non-Jew check an egg?How are huge amounts of eggs checked in big restaurants or commercial kitchens?What’s the idea of having a designated egg pot?Is it a myth that we can only cook an odd number of eggs? Accompanying information is available here

Does it make a difference where the blood is found, whether in the yolk or albumen?Is there any reason to avoid using; brown eggs, organic eggs, free range eggs or pasture raised eggs?Are spots in brown eggs problematic?Can one eat fertilized eggs? Accompanying information is available here

Are brownish spots found in eggs problematic?Must one check hard boiled eggs?Can one eat fertilized eggs?Does a blood spot invalidate the entire egg? Follow Up: Your Questions Answered Is an egg with two yolks kosher?Is a yolk-less egg kosher?Are eggs from a chicken that is a Treifah kosher?How can one tell the difference between a bobwhite quail egg and a chicken egg? Accompanying information is available here

Do eggs need a Hechsher?Are quail eggs kosher?Can I buy eggs from a farmer on the side of the road?Can one tell if an egg is kosher by its shape? Accompanying information is available here

Can I buy wine made from shmitah produce?Is heter mechirah valid?Can I buy an esrog grown during shmitah?Can I buy produce grown in Israel during shmitah? Accompanying information is available here

Are both fruits and vegetables subject to Orlah?Is there an issue of Orlah outside of Eretz Yisroel?Is there an issue of Orlah if a non-Jew owns the tree? Accompanying information is available here

Are all produce coming out of Eretz Yisrael ready to eat as is?Can one separate T’rumah and Ma’aser in Chutz La’aretz (outside of Israel)?Should one avoid buying produce from Eretz Yisroel?Does the separation of T’rumah and Ma’aser apply to all fruits and vegetables? Accompanying information is available here

What are the more lenient, and stringent, standards in Kashering equipment that Hechsherim use? What are some common foods that are often manufactured on Kashered equipment? Does my olive oil for the Chanukah Menorah need a  reliable Hechsher?

Where is the source in Torah for the need to toivel (immerse) vessels in a mikvah before using them? What kinds of vessels need to be toiveled? What kinds of vessels do not need to be toiveled? What should one do about toiveling food equipment that may get damaged in the proccess? Can I have a child toivel my dishes for me?