Items Which Do Not Require A Hechsher (Kosher Certification)

May 2020

Due to the current situation, it would be beneficial to know which items are inherently kosher and do not require kosher
certification or symbol. We hereby present a short list of these items; a more extensive ‘Does It Need A Hechsher list’ can
be found on our website.
With blessings for the wellbeing of all,
Scroll K Vaad Hakashrus of Denver

Please note:
1. This list can be used even under normal circumstances.
2. This list is not for Pesach use.
3. Any food item originating from Eretz Yisroel (Israel) requires proper certification.

Agar Agar Cinnamon Sugar Eggs, non-processed (They should be

Agave Cloves checked to ensure that they do not
Almond flour Cocoa contain blood spots.)
Almond meal Coconut Flakes, when glycerin is not Essential Oils, if they do not originate
Aluminum Foil listed in the ingredients from Israel.
Aluminum Foil Pans Coconut flour Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Cooking spray
Anise, dried Coconut sugar requires reliable certification.)
Apple Berry Sauce, without added Coffee, grinds, instant or pods; Farina, unflavored (including instant)
flavors or grape juice unflavored; regular or decaffeinated Farro
Apple Juice (including concentrate) – See Confectioner’s (powdered) Sugar Fennel seeds
‘JUICES’. Coriander Fenugreek seeds
Applesauce, unflavored Corn Bran Fish, fresh, With skin on and with visible
Baking Powder Corn Flour scales; not breaded, see our fish guide.
Baking Soda Corn Grits Flax meal
Barley Corn Meal Flax Seed
Barley Flour Corn Starch Flour, when enzymes are not listed in the
Basmati Rice, unseasoned; raw or Corn Syrup ingredients
parboiled Cornhusks, dried Foam Containers & Plates
Bay Leaves Cracked Wheat Freezer Paper
Bean Flour Cranberry Juice – See ‘JUICES’. Fruit, Canned, Bottled or plastic cups:
Beans, dried (not including seasoning Cranberry Sauce – generally does not When not originating from China and
packets) require certification. This includes Israel, if they do not contain
Beer regular domestic beers (e.g., jellied cranberry sauce. See ‘FRUIT’. ingredients other than fruit, ascorbic
Budweiser, not from microbreweries) Cream of Tartar, pure, no additives acid, citric acid, corn syrup, high
Bran Daikon radish seed fructose corn syrup, salt, sugar, sulfur
Brown Sugar Dental Floss, including flavored and/or dioxide and water. This includes:
Buckwheat (Kasha), roasted coated Applesauce pure, Cherries pitted or
Buckwheat Pasta, raw; without eggs or Dish Detergents and Soaps fresh, Cranberry Sauce, Fruit
oil Dishwashing Soaps, liquid, powder or Cocktail (The cherries must be
Cane Juice pods removed.), Guava, Mandarin
Caraway Dried Fruit: The following dried fruit Oranges (not originating from China)
Cardamom do not require kosher certification if Mango, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples,
Cassava Flour they do not contain additives: and Plums.
Cherries, pitted or fresh; when no Apricots, Carob (requires inspection Fruit, fresh (not grown in Israel) Some
questionable ingredients are listed (see for insects), Dates (domestic pitted), varieties require an inspection for
‘FRUIT’). Figs (requires inspection for insects) insects. For more information, see our
Chervil, dried Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, produce guide.
Chia Seeds Pineapples, Prunes and Raisins Fruit, frozen, including Strawberries
(Domestic, non-oil treated). and Blueberries if there are no
Chickpea Flour
Cinnamon Sticks

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 Items Which Do Not Require A Hechsher (Kosher Certification)
additives (as detailed in Fruit,
Canned.)
Garbanzo flour
Garlic juice
Garlic Powder, without additives
Garlic, dried
Garlic, granulated
Garlic, peeled, dried or granulated;
without additives
Ginger
Gloves
Grapefruit Juice – See ‘JUICES’.
Half- &-Half, if it contains only milk and
cream
Herbs, dried; Leaves, seeds and spices;
without added ingredients (If it is from
Israel or freeze dried, it requires
reliable certification.)
Hominy, pure, no additives; not canned
Honey, unflavored; liquid (Non-filtered is
not recommended without
certification.)
Hot Peppers, fresh, non-processed
Jalapeno Peppers, fresh, non-processed
Juices – Apple, Cranberry, Grapefruit,
Orange, and Pineapple:
Refrigerated, fresh or from
concentrate, provided that they contain
only juice, ascorbic acid, citric acid,
corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup,
salt, sugar, water. Note: these items
are likely produced on dairy
equipment. We recommend that you
purchase juices that do bear reliable
certification since changes in
ingredients or production procedures
can take place at any time. Grape,
Prune and Tomato require reliable
certification.
Kamut, whole, flour and flakes
Lemon Grass
Lemon Juice
Lemon peel, dried
Lentils, dried
Lime Juice
Lotus Root Soba .
Maca root powder, raw
Mace
Maple Syrup, pure (not maple-flavored
or pancake syrup)
Marjoram, dried
Milk: Cow’s milk (not shelf-stable),
without added ingredients (other than
vitamins)
Millet
(Continued)
Molasses Rye Flakes
Mouthwash, Mouthwash strips Rye Flour
Mugwort Soba Sago Flour
Mushrooms, fresh or dried (not freeze Salmon, frozen with skin on and with
dried); Button, Portobello and Shitake visible scales
(except when originating from China) Salt (including Pink Himalayan) without
Mustard seed Calcium Stearate
Mustard, ground Seltzer – unflavored
Nuts, raw and dry roasted Semolina
Oats including one-minute and steel-cut Sesame Seeds, pure, no additives
oats, oat bran, oat groats, flour and Silver Polish
unflavored oatmeal Soap
Oil, Essential – See ‘ESSENTIAL Soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles), raw,
OILS’ without eggs or oil
Onion Granules, without additives Sodium Alginate
Onion Powder, without additives
Sorghum Flour
Onion, fresh or dried
Soy Flakes or Flour
Orange Juice – See ‘JUICES’.
Spelt Flour
Palm sugar
Spelt Pasta, raw, without eggs or oil
Paper Plates Towels and Napkins
Spices, pure (blends and Israeli products
Parchment Paper, silicon treated only
require reliable certification.)
Pasta, raw, without eggs or oil (not oven-
Sponges, Scrubbers
ready, Gluten-free, couscous or egg
Steel Wool/Soap Pads
noodles)
Sugar, granulated or powdered
Peanuts, raw or dry roasted, without
(Confectioner’s)
flavor or additives Sumac, pure
Pectin (without gelatin) pure, no Tamarind, dried or pulp
additives Tapioca flour, pearls or starch
Pepper, black or white Tarragon
Peppercorns (any color) Tea bags or pods; unflavored; regular or
Pineapple Juice – See ‘JUICES’. decaffeinated (Black, Green, Oolong,
Plastic Containers Orange pekoe and White tea only; not
Plastic Flatware and Plates herbal teas)
Plastic Wrap and Bags Tomatoes, sun-dried
Polenta, unprocessed and unseasoned Toothpaste
Popcorn Seeds, without seasoning Turmeric
Poppy Seeds, pure, no additives Vanilla Beans
Potatoes, raw (including peeled, without
Vegetables, fresh (not grown in Israel).
additives) Some varieties require a thorough
Prune Juice –Sunsweet Prune Juice is
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inspection to ensure that they are free
acceptable. of insects. For more information, see
Prunes, pure, no additives our produce guide.
Pumpkin Seeds, raw, pure, no additives Vegetables, frozen: Varieties which are
Quinoa, raw acceptable when fresh (see
Raisins, domestic ‘Vegetables, fresh’), are acceptable
Red pepper crushed or flakes
when frozen, if there are no additives
Rice Flakes and they are not freeze dried. Frozen
Rice Flour, white or brown
Potatoes require a reliable kosher
Rice Paper – containing only rice flour, certification.
water and/or salt
Water, unflavored (includes with
Rice, (including sushi and wild rice),
minerals and fluoride)
unseasoned; raw or par-boiled (not
Waxed Paper
instant)
Wheat Bran, Berries, Germ and Gluten
Rock candy, unflavored
Whole Rye
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