Ingredients and vitamins
Vitamin carriers, fats and flavourings.
Sectors
Kosher certification for cereals and rice
Rice and cereals are the base of many products. For kosher, we review what is added and, for Passover, the specific rules for grains.
In short
For cereals and rice we review added ingredients (fats, flavourings, vitamins), release agents and processing oils, insect control in storage and each product’s status. At Passover, the five grains (wheat, barley, rye, oats and spelt) are only allowed under very strict conditions, and rice is considered kitniyot in some traditions.
What we certify
- White, brown and parboiled rice
- Flours and semolina
- Breakfast cereals
- Pasta
- Bread, biscuits and cereal snacks
What we review in your plant
Release agents
Oils and release agents in bakeries and extrusion.
Storage and insects
Pest control in silos and warehouses.
Bakery
Some bakery products have additional requirements depending on the market.
Markets
Who will ask you for it
Spanish rice and cereals are exported both as ingredients and as branded products. Either way, a kosher certificate opens doors to specialised importers and distributors.
Passover
Passover production
Rice and some pulses are kitniyot: some communities eat them at Passover and others do not. The five grains are only allowed as matzah or in specially supervised products. We advise on which products make sense to certify.
More about PassoverSector questions
Is rice kosher for Passover?
It depends on the consumer’s tradition, since rice is kitniyot. It can be certified for Sephardic consumers, clearly stated on the label.
Can you certify bread?
Yes. We will explain the specific requirements for the market it is going to.
Other sectors
Nuts and almonds
Almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts and derivatives: raw, roasted, fried, flours and pastes.
Frozen foods
Frozen vegetables, fruit, ready meals and bakery products.
Olive oil and olives
Extra virgin, refined and pomace olive oil; table olives, stuffed and seasoned.
Confectionery and chocolate
Chocolate, turrón, sweets, biscuits, gummies and industrial bakery.
Spices and paprika
Paprika (pimentón), saffron, ground spices, blends and seasonings.
Canned and preserved foods
Canned vegetables, fish, pulses, sauces and ready meals.
Juices and citrus
Juices, concentrates, purées, essential oils and citrus derivatives.
Coffee and cocoa
Coffee roasters, instant coffee, capsules, cocoa powder and derivatives.
Fish
Fresh, frozen, smoked and salted fish and derivatives.
Dairy and eggs
Milk, cheese, yoghurt, cream, butter, egg products and egg powder.
Get your cereals and rice certified
Tell us what you make and where you sell it. We will reply with the next steps and a quote.