This guide reflects the Ashkenazic tradition prohibiting the use of Kitniyos (legumes) on Pesach. Sephardic tradition allows the consumption of beans, rice, corn and millet. People following the Sephardic tradition are
encouraged to consult with their Rabbi re the suitability of products and acceptability of relevant hechsherim.
While the actual consumption of ‘gebrokhts’ (matzah immersed in liquid), depends on custom, where possible we have noted the use of this for the benefit of segments of the community who do not eat gebrokhts on Pesach.
Products listed in this guide are either supervised by Kosher Australia or by other approved authorities, where the packaging may not have “Kosher LePesach” labelling. Where such labelling exists and is accompanied
by one of the Approved Hechsherim (see next page), it may be consumed on Pesach.
The information contained in this guide is correct as at 16/3/09. For further updates, please visit the Kosher Australia website (www.kosher.org.au)
WARNING: International Pesach lists are now accessible via the Internet. Though products with the same name appear as being suitable for Pesach, this may not apply to similarly named products available and manufactured in Australia and New Zealand. This guide contains information specific to Australia and New Zealand conditions.
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Kosher Australia is an essential organisation in Melbourne. It is owned and run by the Mizrachi – a modern Orthodox-Zionist group.
As far as I know (and I have lived in Melbourne for over 30 years) there is no such thing as the Vaad Beis Din. The Pesach guide referred to is distributed by Kosher Australia which has nothing to do with the Melbourne Beth Din.
Just because Lubavitchers work for a particular organisation doesn’t make that organisation Chabad. B”H we Chabadniks do lots of good in the world and don’t need to create stories to make us look good.