KOSHER NEWS BRIEFS 23-11-2008, 25 CHESHVAN 5769

Please note that ‘Dairy’ unless otherwise stated means ‘not Chalav Yisrael’.

1. Notification that GEOFF’S VANTASTICS have changed their name to ARK PREPARED PRODUCE. They are located at 23 Bunney Road Oakleigh South and may be contacted (tel/fax ) on (03) 9558 7171). ARK produces certified cut fresh fruit, vegetables and juices.
2. Clarification re Gippsland Yogurt Twists. These products are not Kosher approved. Only Gippsland Organic yogurts are Kosher certified dairy (not Chalav Yisrael).
3. Correction re 42 Below unflavoured vodka. We have previously listed this as pareve, but we are now advised that it is co-produced in shared equipment with dairy-based alcohol and as such is designated Dairy.
4. Warning re Original Juice Co ‘Black Label’ Apple Guava is no longer acceptable due to a change in formulation – existing product may be consumed.
5. Nestle Cheerios and Nesquick cereals made in Australia are kosher approved dairy (these products don’t contain dairy ingredients but are manufactured in shared equipment with dairy products).
6. Some Coles news:
a. Coles organic salt potato chips – certified, pareve (no logo required)
b. Coles organic pepper potato chips – certified, pareve (no logo required)
c. Coles organic salt corn chips – certified, pareve (no logo required)
d. Coles Organic Salted Popcorn – certified, pareve (no logo required)
e. Coles Organic Sweet & Salty Popcorn – certified, pareve (no logo required)
f. Coles’ Finest Vanilla Ice Cream with supplier code 956849 is kosher certified dairy (not Chalav Yisrael).
g. Coles cottage cheese is Kosher approved dairy (not Chalav Yisrael)
h. Coles Smoked Salmon with supplier code 954170 is Kosher certified pareve
7. While the main avenues to purchase Kosher products are through Kosher specialty retailers or the kosher sections of supermarkets, many greengrocers stock Kosher products - kosher certified honey (Archibald), pastas (imported carrying OU), sauces (Berry King) and dried fruit (Joe Pignataro) products are distributed via this network. Chemists stock kosher liquorice (Ricci) as well as kosher sugar free products (Sweet Enough). Another good Kosher retail source is the health food section of supermarkets that carry gluten free pasta (Orgran) and mixes (Orgran, Well & Good), soy & rice cakes (Pureharvest), food bars (Go Natural, Wallaby, Sweet William), nut spreads (Melrose, Eskal), chocolate spreads (Sweet William) and tahina (Mayvers) – just to name some examples.
8. Kosher Symbol Watch – products seen carrying the Kosher Australia symbol:
a. 3 TOPS tomato sauce (available in Coles) – this is the only locally produced Kosher certified tomato sauce
b. Golden Circle canned pineapple
c. Thomas Chipman corn chips
d. Vegie Chips
e. Berry Kings sauces and coullis
f. Select Buderim products
g. Springs/Huon salmon products (including the new flavoured varieties!)
h. Joe Pignataro berries – available also online at http://www.berriesonline.com.au/
i. Mayvers Tahini
j. Melrose nut spread
k. Clyne’s Dried Fruits

9. Late breaking news:
Moonlite Wines have won the Silver Medal at the recent 2008 World Wine Championships in Chicago . Visit them online at http://www.moonlitewine.com.au/ where wine can also be purchased.

Please note that the final Kosher Kontact for 2008 will be sent out in the next two weeks.

Best Regards,
Yankel Wajsbort
General Manager
Kosher Australia
direct tel: 03 8317 2502
office tel: 03 8317 2500 or 1300-Kosher
office fax: 03 9527 5665
http://www.kosher.org.au/