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Netzach Israel
2017-5777
Pesach Product List
Prepared by Rabbi Yehuda Boroosan
Updated 3/24/2017
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Product List
2017 – 5777
Important Notes:
 This Guide includes a list of common products which are permitted for consumption by Sefardim even
without a special “Kosher for Passover” designation. It must be stated that the attached list of approved
products is based on the Heter Kitniyot which is unique to Sefardic Jews. Accordingly, Ashkenazi Jews
cannot rely on the list. The list is not endorsed by the Orthodox Union. Please be aware that this Guide
does not address every conceivable situation and scenario that may arise during your Pesach
preparations. Accordingly, if you need further assistance or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact
Rabbi Boroosan or your local Orthodox Rabbi.
 The provisions of this list DO NOT apply to Organic and/or Foreign Brands (i.e. not made in US).
 The items listed below, which are acceptable for Pesach even without KFP stamp of approval, ONLY
applies if they are purchased Before Pesach. During Pesach they should only be obtained with a proper
Kosher-For-Passover symbol.
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Product
Air Fresheners
Almond Milk/Original
Aluminum Foil
Ammonia
Apple Sauce
Artificial Sweetener
Baby Food - Rice Cereal
Pesach Certification
Any
Any original, unsweetened with a good year-round hechsher purchased before Pesach.
Any
Any
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Sweet N’ Low, Splenda, Equal- With a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
100% pure fruit and/or & 100% pure vegetable baby food with a year round reliable certification. Must be
purchased before Pesach. DURING Pesach, all are required to be KFP certified. Any baby food blended with
grains may be Chametz. They should be avoided and not used during Pesach; even if they are obtained before
Baby Foods
Pesach.
Baby Formula
Isomil, Similac, Enfamil, Emfalac, H-E-B, Hy-Vee, CVS Baby Formula
Nutramigen is fine for Pesach (not an issue of chametz), but if they can use the Elecare that is preferable
Baby Formula
because the Nutramigen has non-kosher ingredients (pancreas from pig).
Baby Oil
Any
Baby Ointment
Any
Baby Powder
Johnson’s
Baby Wipes
Any
Baking Soda (Bicarbonate Soda)
Any
Band-Aids
Any
Bleach
Any
Braces, Orthodontia and Dentures Consult your Rabbi
Breakfast Cereal
Requires reliable KFP certification.
Butter
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Candles
Any
Natural Balance: Green Pea & Salmon formula, Green Pea & Chicken Formula, Green Peas & Duck Formula.
Cat Food
Must be purchased before Pesach.
Cheese, American Processed
Requires reliable KFP certification.
Cheese, Cottage Cheese
Requires reliable KFP certification.
Cheese, Cream Cheese
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Cheese, Feta
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Cheese, processed
Requires reliable KFP certification.
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Cocoa
Coffee Beans, Whole and/or
Ground
Coffee Creamer
Coffee Filters
Coffee Instant
Coffee, Flavored
Contact Lenses and Solution
Contact Paper
Cooking Oil Spray
Deli
Dental Floss
Deodorants
Detergents
Hershey’s or any other 100% pure.
Any plain, unflavored ground. Whole beans are also acceptable, but DO NOT grind them in the store's grinder
during Pesach.
Rich's, Nestle's Coffee Mate- Natural Bliss (any flavor). Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any
Only Folgers, Taster’s Choice even without KFP emblem.
flavored ground coffee & flavored Instant Coffee require reliable KFP certification.
Any
Any
Requires reliable KFP certification.
All processed meats require reliable KFP certification.
Any unflavored including waxed
Any
Any
Natural Balance: Potato & Duck, Sweet Potato & Fish, Sweet Potato & Bison. Must be purchased before
Pesach.
Any
Raw - fresh or frozen. (NOTE gefilte fish and/or fish sticks require reliable KFP certification.).
Requires reliable KFP certification.
Requires reliable KFP certification.
Any 100% - fresh or frozen. Fruit, Dried - 100% pure without additives
In juice and/or in corn syrup. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any
Dog Food
Eggs
Fish
Fish, Gefilte
Flour
Fruit
Fruit, Canned
Furniture Polish
Garlic / Garlic Powder, Granulated
Garlic
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Grape Juice
Any with a year round reliable certification.
Concord Confections Brand- Must be purchased before Pesach. Any other brand requires reliable KFP
Gum / Bubble Gum
certification.
Gum / Fruit Flavored and/or Mint
Flavored Chewing Gum
Requires reliable KFP certification.
Honey
Any bought before Pesach
Hot Sauce
Sriracha, Texas Pete
Hydrogen Peroxide
Any
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Ice Cream
Ices
Jams & Jellies
Juice
Ketchup
Legumes, Canned (Beans,
chickpeas, lentils, etc.)
Legumes; Dried (Beans, chickpeas,
lentils, etc.)
Lemon/Lime Juice
Limes / Limoo Ammani (Persian
Dried Limes)
Liquor
Margarine
Matzah
Matzah, Egg
Mayonnaise
Meat: raw, fresh or frozen
Medicine
Milk
Milk, Evaporated
Milk, Sweetened Condensed
Mineral Oil
Mineral Water
Mouthwash
Mustard
Nail Polish
Plain vanilla Flavored with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach. All other
varieties need reliable KFP certification.
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
All Simply Fruit & Low Sugar varieties of Jams, Jellies & Preserves from Smucker when bearing Kosher emblem
of the OU are acceptable for Pesach, an must be purchased before Pesach. However, “No Sugar added” &
“Sugar Free” Jams, Jellies & Preserves contain artificial Sweeteners and may not be used on Pesach.
Any 100% pure fresh & frozen juices.
Hunt's, Heinz. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any with no other ingredients. Keep in mind that you need to check them and remove any other grain that
may have been inadvertently mixed in it, before cooking it for Pesach.
Any
Any
Vodka, Rum, Gin, Cognac require reliable KFP certification. Whisky & Beer are chametz and should not be
used during Pesach.
Fleischman, Benecol, Smart Balance light with Flaxseed oil. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Requires reliable KFP certification.
If made with fruit juice or egg- requires reliable KFP certification. Please note that even sick and elderly do not
fulfill the obligation to eat matzah at the Seder with this type of matzah.
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach. [without sauce and/or
seasoning]
See Medicine section below
ONLY Plain unflavored & Lactaid milk. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Carnation, PET with OU-D emblem. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Eagle brand by Borden - OU-D. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any
Any
Any
Any US domestic brand with reliable certification for all year round. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any
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Nuts
Oil (includes Canola Cottonseed
oil, Coconut oil, Palm Oil, Peanut
oil, Soybean Oil)
Olive Oil, 100% Pure (not extra
virgin)
Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
Onion powder
Oven Cleaner
Paper Plates
Peanut Butter
Pickle Products
Plastic Wrap
Popcorn
Potato Chips, Cape Cod
Potato Chips, Frito Lay
Potato Chips, Lay's
Only raw [NOT roasted] -Any brand
Potato Chips, Ruffles
Poultry (Chicken, turkey, etc.) raw,
fresh or frozen
Prepared Foods
Original, Reduced fat. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach. [without sauce and/or
seasoning]
Require reliable KFP certification.
Raw with no seasonings, no matter where it was grown. It should be checked for wheat or other grains before
Pesach, like rice.
(see below)
Organic with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Ken’s Brand - Honey Mustard Dressing (when bearing an OU for all year round use) Must be purchased before
Pesach.
Ken’s Brand - Zesty Italian Dressing (when bearing an OU for all year round use) Must be purchased before
Pesach.
Ken’s Brand - Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette (when bearing an OU for all year round use) Must be purchased
before Pesach.
Any
Quinoa
Rice
Rice Milk/Original
Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing
Salt
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any brand (even for Ashkenazim)
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any
Any
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any US domestic brand with reliable certification for all year round. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any
Any raw kernels. It should be checked for wheat or other grains before Pesach, like rice.
Premium Kettle Cooked Potato Chips. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Original, Deli Style & Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Original. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Unsalted, Wavy Potato Chips, Original. Must be purchased before Pesach.
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Sauces & Dips
Seltzer
Silver Polish
Soap
Soft Drinks
Sour Cream
Soy Milk/Original
Soy sauce
Spices
Styrofoam plates/cups etc.
Sugar, Brown
Sugar, Confectioner’s
Sugar, Granulated
Sunseed
Tea, Decaffeinated
Tea, Iced
Tea, Instant
Tea, Regular
Tissues
Tomato Juice
Tomato Paste
Tomato Sauce
Tomato, Diced or Crushed
Tomato, Whole Canned
Toothpaste
Toothpicks
Tuna, in oil
Requires reliable KFP certification.
Unflavored is fine (for Sefardim, but may contain kitniyot). Should be bought before Pesach. Flavored needs a
KFP.
Any
Any
Coca Cola Classic (including Diet & Zero), Caffeine Free Coca Cola Classic (including Diet & Zero), Fanta Orange
(including Zero), Mello Yellow (including Zero), Gold Peak (Sweetened & Unsweetened) Lemon Iced Tea, Gold
Peak (Sweetened & Unsweetened) Southern Style Iced Tea, , Minute Maid Fruit punch, Minute Maid Grape,
Minute Maid lemonade, Minute Maid Orange, Nestea Citrus Green Tea, Nestea Cool Lemon, Nestea Green
Tea Peach. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any with a year round reliable certification.
Silk, Organic. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Needs KFP
Any 100% pure. Sumac Spice from the DeKalb Farmer’s Market in Atlanta, GA is not approved for Pesach.
Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any
Domino brand. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any US domestic brand with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any brand of granulated white or brown sugar.
Vita Prima Sun Salad. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Lipton Tea bags. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Arizona (Any flavor except diet), Lipton iced tea powder mix. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Lipton Tea bags.
Any brand pure, unflavored tea leaves or tea bags.
Any, including scented tissues
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any with a year round reliable certification. Including Hunt's & Heinz. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any with a year round reliable certification. Including Hunt's & Heinz. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any with a year round reliable certification. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any
Any
Starkist brand in Vegetable Oil or Olive Oil. Must be purchased before Pesach.
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Tuna, in water
Vegetable / Frozen vegetable
Vegetables, Fresh
Vinegar
Water
Wax Paper
Whip Topping
Yogurt, plain
Yogurt, with fruit or flavored
Requires reliable KFP certification.
Preferably Brand names
Any
Any US domestic brand with reliable certification for all year round. Must be purchased before Pesach.
Any brand, even with electrolytes.
Any
Rich's
Any US domestic brand with reliable certification for all year round. Must be purchased before Pesach.
The following Chobani Fruit-on-the-Bottom or Blended flavors: Strawberry Banana, Blackberry, Vanilla,
Banana, Coffee, Mango, Black Cherry. Must be purchased before Pesach.
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Rice
Rice is a primary staple food for many people. When rice is processed into white rice, the fiber and nutrient rich outer bran is stripped first, leaving
behind the germ and endosperm. In many cases, the nutritious germ is lost as well during the polishing process. As a result, white rice is not terribly
nutritious, naturally. Therefore, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that any rice labeled “enriched”, regardless of its point of
origin - whether domestically grown or imported - must contain at least the minimum level thiamin, niacin, iron and folic acid as specified in the
Code of Federal Regulations. “Organic Rice’ on the other hand may not contain other nutrients, in compliance with the regulations set forth by the
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). Although the USDA does not require any import permit to import processed
“Natural Rice” such as Basmati, Jasmine, etc., without enrichment, for food consumption to the US, in some countries abroad the trend has
become to enrich their natural rice that is intended for import purposes.
Niacin (Vitamin B3) – is produced through synthetic process. Although the production process is synthetic, it does rely on enzymatic process. The
enzymes used in the process are not of any chametz concern.
Iron ferrous sulfate) – is an inorganic chemical and is not of any chametz concern.
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) – is an innocuous ingredient and presents no issues for Pesach.
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) – is a vitamin that is made through reaction of ethanol with formic acid to produce ethyl formate that is used to make
Vitamin B1. Ethanol variously made either from wheat, sugar cane, sweet potato or corn depending on its price in the market. Presently, there is no
definitive assurance that the ratio of Ethanol is less than 1/60 of the total mix that is utilized to produce the final product. However considering the
fact that all four vitamins are blended together along with a carrier and then only 3/10 of a pound of enrichment is added to every one thousand
pounds (0.03%) of rice, the enrichment is considered null & void. Hence, if you purchase enriched rice DURING Pesach, it will be preferable to
rinse it before cooking to remove vitamins. Rice purchased before Pesach could be used as is.
Consequently, please use the following chart as the reference to purchase qualified kosher rice for Pesach. Keep in mind that you need to check the
rice and remove any other grain that may have been inadvertently mixed in it, before cooking it for Pesach.
Type of rice
Domestic brand of Rice
Natural Rice - Imported Rice such as
Jasmine or Basmati
Natural Rice – Imported Rice such as
Jasmine or Basmati
Natural Rice – Imported Rice such as
Jasmine or Basmati
Organic Rice
If Labeled...
Enriched
Enriched
Ingredient List
Includes above listed enrichments
Includes above listed enrichments
Acceptable for Pesach?
Yes – Buy before Pesach
Yes – Buy before Pesach
Natural Rice
Natural Rice
Yes
Natural Rice
It is never enriched
Yes – You may buy it even during Pesach. However, keep
in mind that you do not wish to possess any other grain that
may have been mixed in the rice. Check it and dispose of
any other grain mixed in it before using it on Pesach.
Yes – You may buy it even during Pesach. However, keep in
mind that you do not wish to possess any other grain that
may have been mixed in the rice. Check it and dispose of
any other grain mixed in it before using it on Pesach.
It is never enriched
It is never enriched
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Pesach Wines
Some people follow a stringency of not using any wine that contains added sugar or water. According to Halacha, if there are less than two parts of water or
sugar to one part of wine, the mixture is still considered wine. However, since many producers already add water or sugar to their wines, it becomes
questionable how much more water may be added.
The following Kedem brand wines do not contain sugar or added water:
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Classic Red
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Matuk Rouge Soft
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Red Chablis
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Concord Natural
These varieties are preferred for the four cups and Kiddush.
Carmel wines have no added water or sugar and are also preferred for the four cups and for Kiddush.
Other varieties of wines with reliable KFP certification may be used for the Seder and Kiddush.
Several varieties of Manischewitz wine such as blackberry and cherry wine, which do not contain grapes, and may not be used for the four cups of the Seder. The
Bracha of these varieties is “She'Hakol” and not “Bore Peri Hagefen”.
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Medicine
All pill medications-with or without chametz-that one swallows whole are permitted. Vitamins and food supplements do not fall into this category. Please consult
a competent Rabbi whether your specific condition, qualifies you to take vitamins or supplements.
Liquid and chewable medications that may contain chametz (alcohol, starch) should only be used under the direction of a doctor and competent rabbi who would
qualify the severity of the illness, the likelihood that the medication contains chametz and the possibility of a substituting it with non-chewing pill. PLEASE, do not
discontinue taking liquid, chewable or any other medicine that you are taking without consulting with your doctor and rabbi.
Brief Medication List
The following is a list from another source of medications which do not contain chametz. This list is not exhaustive, and any medication meeting the above criteria,
may be used.
Allergy, Cold and Pain Relief:
Afrin (nasal spray);
Aspirin; St. Joseph (adult & children’s chewable)
Claritin- Syrup & Tablets;
Contact D
Coricidin Cold & flu: Cough & Cold;
Drixoral all;
Motrin tablets, caplets, Children’s Cold Oral Suspension Dye Free, Children’s Cold Oral Suspension, Children’s & Jr. Strength Chewable Tablets; Infant Drops
Nasonex Nasal Spray,
Pediacare: Allergy, Long Acting, and Decongestant Syrups
Singulair Oral Granules & Chewable
Sinex, Nasal Spray
Tums Regular, E-X, Ultra
Tylenol reg., extra strength-tablets, caplets, Allergy Complete, Adult Liquid Cherry Pain Reliever, With Codeine Elixar, PM Liquid, Plus /Cold & Runny Nose, Sore
Throat Liquid AM& PM, Children’s Suspension (Strawberry, Bubble Gum, Grape.) Children’s Tablets & Liquid, Children’s Cold & Cough Chewable and Suspension,
Children’s Plus Cold & Cough Suspension, Children’s Cold Chew Tabs, Infant concentrated Drops, Junior Strawberry soft chews, Max Strength Flu Nighttime
Liquid, Meltaways Children’s, and Jr.
Vick’s Dayquil, Nyquil
Antacids:
Bromo Selzer
Di-Gel tablets;
Prevacid Delayed Release Caps & Oral Suspension.
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Pepto-Bismol (all forms);
Tums: Regular, E-X, Ultra (Smoothies & others contain chametz)
Rolaids .
Pepcid : Tablets, AC, Complete, Chews
Other digestion related medications:
Imodium (Chewable, Tablets and Liquid);
Colace: liquid, syrup and capsules;
Metamucil : capsules & powder & wafers are approved Milk of Magnesia;
Miralax
Senokot – tablets only (Syrup & granules contain chametz!)
Vitamins
Vitamins are normally not considered medication, but rather a food supplement. As such, most Rabbanim feel that vitamins should have supervision in general
and for Passover in particular. Many Rabbis hold that pre-natal vitamins that are taken as directed by a doctor, should be used without hesitation. Any other cases
when your doctor prescribes a specific vitamin that must be taken on Passover should be taken only after consulting your doctor and your Rabbi.
The following prenatal vitamins do not contain chametz:
Prenate Elite, DHA
Vi-Daylin;
Pedialite;
Fer-Iron Drops
Freeda PreNatal 1 A Day
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Anything which is poisonous/dangerous to ingest is, by definition, not chametz - even if it contains one of the 5 grains which make chametz - and may be used for
Passover. In particular, “denatured alcohol” or “alcohol denat.” is poisonous. Drinkable alcohol is “ethyl alcohol” or just “alcohol” on an ingredient lists.
Therefore, all varieties of blush, body soap, creams, eye shadow, eyeliner, face powder, foot powder, lotions. mascara, nail polish and nail polish remover,
ointments, shampoo, and stick deodorant are permitted on Pesach.
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