April 18, 2016 - From the Scroll-K:
Tofu is NOT acceptable for Passover, even for Sefaradim. Tofu is made by extraction methods that use grain alcohol in the processing of the soybeans.
April 18, 2016 - From the Scroll-K:
Honey imported from Turkey even when bearing a kosher symbol, should be suspected all year around for adulteration. For Passover it should not be used without proper "Kosher for Passover" certification. One brand of honey produced in Turkey was found to contain 100% corn or cane syrup - no honey whatsoever was in the product. The kosher certification displayed was unauthorized. Honey from China should also be avoided.
Passover information on Canned fish including canned Pillar Rock Salmon
April 15, 2016 from the cRc and cRc Twitter feed:
Canned fish must bear Passover certification
All Pillar Rock Salmon in cans (with only salt and water added) is acceptable for Pesach with only the OU on the label. The "P" is not required.
Passover information on purified water enhanced with minerals
April 18, 2016 - https://www.ou.org/news/pesach-5776-top-10-faqs/ Q: AQ: Does purified water enhanced with minerals require Passover certification?
A: Although the OU approves bottled and distilled water without Passover certification, when it comes to enhanced water an OU-P is required. This is due to the fact that the enhanced water may contain sensitive ingredients such as citric acid, which may be derived from corn starch or amylase.
Passover information on Blanched Almonds and Steam Pasteurized Nuts
April 18, 2016 - https://www.ou.org/news/pesach-5776-top-10-faqs/ Q: Are blanched almonds kosher for Passover without an OU-P?
: Yes, blanched almonds are acceptable for use on Passover without special certification.
Q: Are steam pasteurized nuts kosher for Passover without Passover certification?
A: Steam pasteurized nuts are acceptable for use on Passover without Passover certification provided that there are no other additives noted.
Passover information on Parchment Papers for Passover
April 15, 2016 from the cRc:
The following brands of parchment paper only require the Star K certification. The "P" Passover certification is not needed on the label.
365 Everyday Value
Artbake
Beyond Gourmet
Brown Paper Goods
Chef LeBon
Companions
D&W Finepack
Economic Choice
First Mark
First Value
Handy Wacks
If You Care
Master Baker
McNairn
Norpak
Palisades Packaging
Papercon
Paperchef
The Pampered Chef
The following brands of parchment paper only require the OU certification. The "P" Passover certification is not needed on the label.
Passover information on Sprite Soda sold at select Jewel stores
April 15, 2016 from the cRc:
There is a Sprite soda being sold at select Jewel stores and perhaps at other locations that clearly state it is only kosher for the rest of the year and only the Rabbanut of Tel Aviv is willing to state that it is acceptable for Pesach.
The cRc is happy to report that the soda meets the cRc high standards and may be used for Pesach.
Passover information on Starbucks Via Instant Coffee varieties
April 15, 2016 from the cRc:
The following Starbucks Via Instant Coffee varieties are kosher for Passover with only the OU on the label. They do NOT require specific Passover certification on the label.
