Kosher meat products must come from an animal that has split hooves and chews its cud (such as a cow). Animals such as pigs and rabbits are not kosher.

Kosher birds cannot be those listed in the Torah as unclean, usually birds of prey (see Leviticus 11). Common kosher birds are chicken, turkey and duck.

Kosher fish products must come from a fish that has both fins and scales (such as salmon or tuna). Shellfish, turtle, and swordfish are examples of non-kosher sea creatures.

Additionally, to be considered kosher, a food dish may not include a mixture of dairy and meat/fowl products.

For more information on keeping kosher, click here.

If you have a question as to whether and ingredient in your recipe is kosher, please email rabbi@njop.org