2007-04-18 21:27:26 · 6 answers · asked by rebhi25 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Anyone can put a "K" on a box, which is supposed to indicate that the product is "Kosher". The block K (standing for Kosher) inside a six-pointed star is a better indication that the product was prepared under the strict conditions required by Rabbinical law and meets Jewish dietary law. Products having this symbol have had the plant where they are made inspected by Rabbis who actually certify these foods.
The U stands for Underwriter's Laboratories. Either one is acceptable for Jewish people who choose to eat Kosher.
The food, as a result, should also be acceptable to Muslims. Obviously, no pork product would ever be labeled Kosher.
2007-04-18 21:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by danny_boy_jones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The symbol K indicates to Jewish potential users of the product that the food contained in the package is KOSHER. This means that it can be safely consumed bu observant Jews without fear that there are any forbidden products contained within the food. Often there will be an OU with the U inscribed within the O. This symbol also indicates that the food is appropriate to be consumed by Jewish customers. Often, in order to be inscribed with the hechcture (Symbol) a Rabbi must be present during the processing of the food or must have made an inspection of the facility to assure that appropriate cleanliness and other procedures are being adhered to. The OU symbol signify s the product has been certified by the Orthodox Union. For additional information you are welcome to contact me through this link. I hope this answers your concern. Respectfully DOCSRG
2016-05-18 21:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that a Rabbi employed by a Kashrut agency went down to the plant and made sure that all the ingredients in the product were Kosher.
Mariah- Kosher dose NOT mean blessed by a Rabbi. Please for anyone who believe that look up the definition of the word kosher.
2007-04-18 21:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All foods that are Kosher bear those letters, Kosher means that the food has been blessed by a Rabbi.
2007-04-18 21:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mariah 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Kosher Food is not blessed by a rabbi
Check here for more on kosher food:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashrut
2007-04-22 14:59:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that those products were produced in a manner such that they conform to Jewish dietary laws and may be consumed by Jews.
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2007-04-18 21:30:54 · answer #6 · answered by Weird Darryl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋