The Rules Of Kosher Meals

By Allyson Burke


While at times people consider Kosher meals as a religious decision, there are some common people that have adapted to this way of living. This method is often very strict in what it allows for consumption. The term, "kosher, " simply refers to being pure. Eating this food will result in fitness of the body. There are many approaches to this diet and this article will help gain some insight on what is allowed.

The topic of meat is a huge part of this way of eating. The allowable meats that are consumable are that of cattle or game. Even then, there are the rules that these animals need to have cloven hooves, and they need to chew their cud. If the animals do not meet both of those requirements, they are not allowed for eating. Great examples of these meats are bulls, sheep, lambs, cows and goats. Slaughtering is a big process of this diet as well. It must be done by someone who is considered a ritual slaughterer. Since the law requires that no pain ever come to the animal, these slaughterers will ensure that the process is done almost instantly.

After the animal is slaughtered, the forbidden fats and veins will be removed. Then the meat will be soaked in a tub of water before it is transferred to a salting table. It will sit at that table for at least an hour to draw out the blood.

There are some birds that cannot be eaten. Goose, duck, chicken and turkey are alright for consumption on this diet. They are considered to be traditionally kosher. When it comes to fish, the only ones allowed are the ones with scales and fins.

Any milk that is for consumption has to be from a kosher certified animal. Anything that is dairy cannot have ingredients in it that are not allowed on this diet. One cannot mix meat product with milk product. An example of that combination is cheese since it is combined with animal fats.

The Torah states that one cannot even combine milk and meat together, whether it be in consumption or cooking. Being that this is such a strict law, the consumer can not even drink milk for a certain time period after eating meat products.

There are food items that are grown on trees and in the soil. These items are considered fine for eating if on this diet plan. These products are carefully looked over before they are eaten just in case an animal or insect that is not allowed is on the food item. If the tree was planted three years ago, the fruit off that tree will not be allowed to eat anymore.

There is a huge percentage of food today that is not certified to be kosher. For those that abide by this way of eating, it can be a problem. While Kosher meals can be hard to adjust to, once one gets used to it, it is simply a way of life. This diet can be researched far more in depth online. Ask for some recommendations from anyone who may know more about this topic as well. Before you change your diet in this direction, it is best to seek helpful advice.




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