Information and awareness for Tu B'Shvat 5785 from CRC kashrus Hisachdus
(Not to be confused with cRc kosher Chicago)
With many fruits that are eaten on TU B'shvat there are concerns about tolaim/insects that is why it is important to familiarize yourself with all the relevant guidance and information when buying fruit that requires caution. When shopping for any type of fruit products whether they are fresh, frozen, dried, or packed one should be attentive about the possible concerns and ensure that they are indeed suitable for it is always important to check the label and review whether the product is clean from potential contamination or it requires testing. It is also always advisable to check the label to make sure that the fruits are not from eretz Yisroel, where there are many halachic concerns in regards to Shmitah, Orlah, Maaser and the like.
ERETZ YISROEL FRUITS ALERT!
since there are concerns about טבל and ומעשרות תרומות, therefore one needs to make sure not to buy any fruits or vegetables originating from Eretz Yisroel. No matter if it’s fresh or dried UNLESS it has a reliable Hechsher. When buying fruits or vegetables,
mainly from not Heimish stores, be advised to scrutinize the packaging sticker to ensure it doesn’t come from Eretz Yisroel.
Dried Fruits:
All dried fruit needs a reliable hashgacha due to the flavors that are added and because of the equipment that is used for drying the fruit. Even fruits with a reliable hashgacha
can get infested after packaging, and therefore one must be very careful with the following situation below
Nuts:
Even nuts with a reliable hashgacha can get infested after packaging, and therefore one must be very careful with the following situations:
In a scenario where nuts have been laid away for a long time, for about 4 weeks, in a warm place, it is often infested, and one is obligated to inspect whether it has worms or any of the three signs of insects or mites. Medakdim will always inspect nuts
before eating. The three signs of infestation are: 1. A web: when you pour nuts out of the container and it sticks one to the other or with a thread-like web, it’s infested. When
only single nuts stick to the container, it’s static electricity and not a web. 2. Clusters: if, when dividing the clusters, the nuts break down to crumbs like salt\ sugar, then it’s a sign of infestation. If it was stored in the refrigerator, the same thing may happen from
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Why not buy from Eretz Yisroel and separate תרו"מ yourself?
ReplyDeleteIt's not that difficult.
Most people don't have a peruta chamura laying around, so it's actually quite difficult. But like a typical Lakewooder you try sounding sophisticated with your knocking of others.
DeleteI occasionally see fruits and vegetables from Mustafa's Farm
DeleteAlso not subject to t"um
I don't know how the original commenter sounded sophisticated, or how he knocked others.
DeleteBut the only time a perutah chamurah is necessary is when the מע"ש is not worth a perutah on its own. If it is, you can redeem it on any coin. Just keep the coin separate and either deface it or have someone in the Old City redeem it on some sugar, and then mix the sugar properly with water.
It's not too hard. If you do it, let your children see you, so they don't find the idea strange when they are older.
OU has dramatically more meikel flier.
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