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Which Tequila Needs a Hechsher

Of the 4 types of tequila, only one is recommended without a hechsher and did the government shutdown affect 'cholov stam'. Full Story

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Dragon Fruit brocha?
October 13, 2013 1:15 am

Dragon fruit grows on a cactus, not a tree- so why is the brocha ha’aitz, not hadoma? Please clarify.

NO. 1
October 10, 2013 7:25 pm

No, 1, What if organic mango has organic carmine?
And remember to soak them b/c I’ve found worms that wouldn’t be seen otherwise. Earth kosher has certification on organic mangoes.
RE: red pepper, sometimes they come from Israel but don’t say so, and b/c of halachos of trumos and maasros, may need a hechsher. Ask your Rav.

100% agave is 100%
October 10, 2013 3:31 pm

51% is the minimum for *mixed* tequilas, that do not pretend to be 100%. Any less than 51% and it’s not tequila at all.

But that’s the law. It being Mexico there is no guarantee that the law is being kept. So one should stick to reputable brands, and even then pay attention to the price, because if it’s too cheap it’s probably a knock-off.

As an unknowledgeable consumer
October 10, 2013 2:33 pm

I was asked to get a bottle of tequila for a dinner and since I don’t know much about tequila I tried to some research. One thing which is clear from the internet is that for the label to say that it is 100% agave it only needs to be 51% agave. This is for Tequila from Mexico. I highly doubt that based on price or taste or even knowledgeable consensus, one would be able to figure out or tell if it is actually 100% agave. On another note. a star k (for those who use them) has a more… Read more »

Re; Tequila
October 9, 2013 7:26 pm

I’m speaking as a knowledgeable consumer. Real tequila has no kashrus problems. It’s just distilled agave, aged in oak. The problems come about when someone takes cheap clear tequila (blanco) and tries to pass it off as aged (reposado or anejo). They fake the color and flavor of the aged stuff by adding ingredients that can be treif, and are definitely not what you want. Respectable brands don’t do this. They have a reputation to maintain, and they can be trusted to sell only the pure stuff. But if you’re offered a respectable brand at a price that seems too… Read more »

Tequila
October 9, 2013 6:55 pm

To #3….are you speaking as a Mashgiach, a Rabbi, or a consumer? It is important that you clarify this so someone reading the comment is aware and can make the proper decision after reading. All information I have heard is that brand or the ‘real thing’ does not make a difference, so if you have more recent info it would be appreciated if you could share the source. Thanks

Tequila
October 9, 2013 3:01 pm

Tequila reposado or anejo, if it’s the real thing, doesn’t need a hechsher. The problem is cheap knock-offs, which try to fake the colour and flavour of real reposado or anejo with all sorts of additives that may not be kosher (or taste good). If it’s from a reputable company and doesn’t seem too cheap, it should be OK. If it’s a company you’ve never heard of, or it seems too cheap to be genuine, then steer clear. Even if the additives they use are kosher, you probably don’t want them anyway.

Citric Acid
October 9, 2013 2:56 pm

The KA (Sydney) says that all retail packs (as opposed to bulk) of citric acid are kosher and pareve (but not mehadrin, and of course not for pesach).

Kosherquest (R Eidlitz) does not distinguish between retail and bulk packs, and says all citric acid is kosher and pareve (again, of course not for pesach).

Organic Mago
October 9, 2013 2:40 pm

Does organic Mango that has nothing in it other than it being dried need an hasgocha?

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