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2008 04 April CorporateFAInsider Newsletter
2008 04 April CorporateFAInsider Newsletter
SAFETY
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NBAA 13 Annual
Do you know Kosher? Food that conforms to strict Jewish biblical laws Flight Attendant
pertaining not only to the type of food that may be
Daniel C. Slapo eaten, but to the kinds of food that can be combined Info: Click Here!
at one meal (for example, meat and dairy products
may not be mixed or eaten during the same meal).
In order to meet kosher standards and receive the kosher seal, food must be prepared under a I NSIDE THIS
rabbi's supervision. Present the seal, that is on the wrapped food, to the passenger for their
approval. ISSUE :
In addition to the kinds of animals considered kosher, the laws also decree that animals be fed
organically grown food and killed in the most humane manner possible. The word "kosher" is
a derivation of the Hebrew kasher, meaning "proper" or "pure." Because kosher foods bear an Kosher
inherent hallmark of wholesomeness and quality, they are rapidly becoming popular with a How well are you
new market of health-conscious consumers. Kosher foods can be purchased in most
supermarkets throughout the United States according to Food Lover‟s Companion Book. ready?
Now that we have given some definition to what Kosher food is, we are going to break down
the different type of food groups to help you to better understand what is kosher and what is
not.
Editorial
Fruits and Vegetables – All fruits and vegetables in their natural state are kosher. Page 2
(Exception: Some products that drive from grapes cannot be used as there are laws against
using products of idolatry. For example: Wine was commonly used in the rituals of all ancient
religions, and wine was routinely sanctified for pagan purposes while it was being processed.
For this reason, use of wines and other grape products made by non-Jews was prohibited.
((Whole grapes are not a problem, nor are whole grapes in fruit cocktail)).
Fish – Kosher fish must have both scales and fins like cod, trout, salmon and halibut. Safety Alert for
Obviously, crustaceans (such as lobster) and other shellfish (such as clams) are not Kosher Operator
because they lack scales. Some fish, like the shark and sturgeon, do not meet Kosher Page 3
requirements due to the structure of their scales or type of skin. (Note: Kosher fish are also
neutral and can be served with either dairy or meat).
Meats – KOSHER MEAT must come from animals that have split hooves and chew their
cud. Because of this requirement, cattle and sheep are the primary livestock used for kosher
processing. Some other acceptable animals are buffalo, cattle, deer, goat, moose, and sheep. Accomplished
Hogs are not used because they are not cud chewing animals.
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Birds / Fowl – There are no signs that designate kosher from non-kosher fowl. The Torah
lists 24 types of non-kosher fowl; all the others are presumed kosher. Most domestic birds/
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fowl are kosher, including chicken, turkey, duck, and geese. Domesticated pigeons, doves,
and song birds are also permitted. Wild birds and birds of prey are forbidden such as
Pheasant, Peacock, Guinea hen, Partridge, Swan and certain species of wild ducks, geese,
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pigeons, or doves. TOWER OF BABEL
Note: Eggs of non-kosher fowl may not be eaten (Eggs found to have a single spot of blood Page 10
in it renders it non-kosher)
(Continued on page 6)
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(Continued from page 1) Biblical Kosher plus Separation of Meat and Dairy – As
above, plus not mixing mean and dairy at the same meal.
Dairy Products –A kosher dairy food is a milk product from a
Kosher Meat – Fresh meat is only purchased at a kosher
kosher animal. Dairy foods include milk, butter, yogurt, cheese
butcher shop and buying frozen meat must display a
(hard or soft), cream cheese, and milk derivatives such as lactose.
hechsher (a symbol of rabbinic supervision).
Note: Since it is not possible to distinguish Kosher milk (ie. Milk
from a Kosher animal) from non-kosher milk, rabbinical law Further Separation of Meat and Dairy – At home this entails
requires that milk be supervised from the point of milking until it two separate sets of dishes, cutlery, and pots and pans.
is bottled in order to guarantee that it comes from a Kosher
Rabbinic Supervision – Some Jews will only eat prepared
animal.
foods that have been produced under rabbinic
Most private aircraft caterers will select a certified Kosher supervision and bear a stamp or symbol called a hechsher.
kitchen, supervised by a Rabbi, that will prepare the food for
your order/flight. Ensure food that will be heated in the oven or Vegetarianism – Some Jews give up meat altogether.
microwave is double wrapped as those appliances are How do you know what is Kosher in the grocery store and what
non-kosher. is not? If you are in area where a large population of Jewish
patrons live than they will have a section dedicated for them.
When serving kosher food, glass plates and glassware are
When buying packaged and prepared food, some people will only
acceptable, china is not. New plastic utensils are acceptable.
buy food that bear a symbol called hechsher as it gives validation
Ok, now that is cleared up, you should know that there are other that the product is kosher and prepared under rabbinical
challenges ahead of you based on the religious afflation. I will supervision. There are several hechshers granted by regional and
only list them but I would recommend you do your own research local rabbinic boards. Some of the better-known symbols
when you have time about these additional requirements. include:
Biblical Kosher – Basically this means avoiding all animals
and fish prohibited in the Torah.
Take advantage of the food safety training class being offered in conjunction with the
NBAA Flight Attendant‟s Conference in Tucson, AZ.
Contact: Location:
Jean Dible Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Office: 770.333.7912 10150 N. Oracle Road
Jean12@bellsouth.net Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Hotel Number: 520.202.4000
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