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Some important information about what can and cannot be eaten during the festival of Pesach...

The Torah prohibits the eating of chametz during Pesach, and since many common foods contain some mixture of chametz, it is important to be aware of what exactly is permissible and forbidden during this festival.

This Web page provides a general guideline. You should consult your rabbi when any doubts or questions arise (Rabbi Weisblum can be emailed at rabbiweisblum@aol.com). Kosher le-Pesach (KLP) labels that do not have one of the recognized symbols and/or the name of a rabbi should not be used without consulting your rabbi.

What is prohibited to eaten during Passover? 

 

The list of the prohibited foods are as follows:

  • Leavened bread
  • Cakes
  • Biscuits
  • Crackers
  • Cereals
  • Coffees with cereal derivatives
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Oats
  • Spelt
  • Rye
  • Liquids with ingredients or flavors from grain alcohol

In addition, Askhenazic authorities also forbid the following foods (kiniyot): rice, corn, millet, legumes (beans and peas, but string beans are permitted). The Committee on Jewish Laws and Standards are ruled unanimously that peanuts and peanut oil are permissible, since peanuts are not actually legumes. Some Askhenazic authorities permit, while others forbid, the use of legumes in a form other then their natural state. For example, corn sweeteners, corn oil, and soy oil. Sephardic authorities on the other hand, permit the used of all kiniyot.

What foods are permitted to be eaten during Passover?

The following foods require no KLP label if purchased prior to Pesach:

 

  • Unopened packages or containers of natural coffee without cereal additives (be aware that coffees produced by General Foods are not Kosher for Passover unless marked KLP)
  • Sugar
  • Pure tea
  • Salt (not iodized)
  • Pepper
  • Natural spices
  • Frozen juices with no additives
  • Frozen (uncooked) vegetables (except legumes)
  • Milk
  • Butter
  • Cottage cheese
  • Cream cheese
  • Ripened cheeses such as cheddar (hard), muenters (semi-soft), and camembert (soft)
  • Frozen (uncooked) fruit (with no additives)
  • Baking soda

The following foods require no KLP label if purchased during Pesach:

  • Fresh fruits
  • Vegetables (for legumes, see above)
  • Eggs
  • Fresh fish
  • Fresh kosher meat

The following foods require a KLP label if purchased before or during Pesach:

  • All baked products (matzah, cakes, matzah flour, matzah meal, and any products containing matzah)
  • Canned or bottled fruit juices
  • Canned tuna
  • Wine
  • Vinegar
  • Liquor
  • Oils
  • Dried fruits
  • Candy
  • Chocolate flavored milk
  • Ice cream
  • Yogurt
  • Soda

The following processed foods (canned, bottled, or frozen) require a KLP label if purchased during Pesach:

  • Milk
  • Butter
  • Juices
  • Vegetables
  • Fruit
  • Milk products
  • Spices
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Fish
 
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