I’m sure that this has been asked before, but I couldn’t find the answer. Manishewitz matzos, they have the “pareve” symbol, but it also says “not kosher for Passover” on the box. How can this be? Are their degrees of kosher-ness? Are there different standards for Pesach?
You got it:
Orthodox and Reform standards will differ from this in some details. Also bear in mind that Ashkenazim and Sephardim have different rules for Passover.
FYI, around Passover one can get Coke made with real sugar instead of corn syrup, because corn syrup is not kosher for Passover. Don’t miss it!
I’ve always heard this, but never seen it. How is it identifiable from regular coke?
It has a Kosher for Passover symbol. ;j
gaucho:
Yes, the standard of Kosher-ness has an added stricture on Pesach: the item must not be made from grain that has become leavened. The Halachic definition of leavening is if the grain, mixed with water (or one of six other liquids, but only water is likely to be relevant to reality), sits for more than 18 minutes before being baked. It is therefore entirely possible to have matzos which are not Kosher for Passover - they rise little enough to maintain that cardboard-like taste and texture beloved by shtetl Jews everywhere, but too much to be allowed for Pesach use.
There is yet another issue involved, which is that some Matzos may be Kosher for Pesach but not suitable for use in the Seder ritual. That’s because the Matzos used at the Seder must have been made with the mitzvah (commandment) of Matzo in mind. Matzos made without that intention being expressed may very well be Kosher for Passover, but one will not fulfill his obligation at the Seder by eating them.
Also it’s on the Jewish aisle and always seems to have a yellow cap, if you want to narrow it down before you look for the symbol.
It does taste better. It’s a treat.
The Archives are your Friend: Why can’t you put cornstarch in your Passover cheesecake? At the basic level: bread can be kosher, but not kosher for Passover.
I tried, I swear. There seem to be a lot of threads about kosher food, but I couldn’t find one that specifically addressed this question. Thank you to everyone for you replies.