Sunday, 17 January 2016

The Acceptance Of Kosher Meals

By Brenda Evans


Many religions in the world have rules and regulations concerning various aspects of their lives and worship. The Jews strictly observe a number of rules including eating habits. Kosher meals refer to foods that are fit and appropriate for Jews to eat. It follows the teachings and instructions that are found in the Hebrew bible more specifically the Torah. The late antiquities rabbis developed the precise system used today. Subsequent generations and changing times and systems of food preparation, processing and storage have influenced its recent changes and applications.

Avid readers of the Torah will have noticed that, in the early days, vegetarianism was encouraged and commanded by God. Later certain animals were eaten as well as their products. Land animals allowed included any that has split hooves and chews cud. This does not include the hare, camel, pig or hyrax. It also excludes carnivores. Additionally, a pious person that observes religion should be the one to slaughter.

Only fish with scales and fins was allowed among all sea creatures. Birds of prey and scavengers were forbidden. Those allowed were the traditionally eaten ones like chicken, duck, turkey and geese. In addition, certain products from illegalized animals are also not allowed or considered fit for consumption. These include milk from animals like the camel eggs from birds of prey as well as meat that are prepared together with dairy products.

Today, these Jewish meals are considered to be better in terms of health and safety. For this reason, they have been in high demand in the last few years. This has created a boom in the industry with many companies producing and distributing the foodstuff. Even though most of the customers who demand these products do not understand the religious implications, they appreciate its purity and safety.

About four different bodies regulate this part of the industry. Their main task is to ensure that all processed and packed foodstuff that is considered legal and fit to eat is indeed pure. They then issue certificate for adherence and compliance. This is because there are many additives as well as preservatives that are derived from animals considered unfit for consumption.

The fact that many people believe that these foods are healthy and well-prepared makes the products popular. Both Jews and people who are not affiliated to this religion purchase them to suit their different purposes. Those who like organic meals also eat them.

Giant companies such as Coca Cola are increasingly spending a lot of money on campaigns that offer support for these religious meals. The main reason for this development is that, these companies have realized that there is looming potential in these products. They are seeking to tap into the business and attract customers.

Of the total kosher foods purchases, only fifteen percent are purely for religious purposes. Many buy them for health reasons, quality and safety. Even though there are many challenges facing the industry, it is slowly gaining mainstream awareness. If these products are well marketed to the public, many who look for organic foods as well as those cautious of their diet could be persuaded to turn kosher.




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