Sectors

Kosher certification for coffee and cocoa

Plain roasted coffee is simple to certify. Complexity comes with flavoured coffee, instant coffee, milk blends and cocoa. We adapt to each case.

In short

For coffee and cocoa we review the flavourings in flavoured coffee, dairy ingredients in blends and powdered drinks, decaffeination and instant processes, and shared equipment.

What we certify

  • Roasted whole-bean and ground coffee
  • Instant and decaffeinated coffee
  • Capsules and pods
  • Cocoa powder and cocoa drinks
  • Instant mixes

What we review in your plant

Flavourings

Their source and carriers in flavoured coffee.

Dairy ingredients

Drinks containing milk powder are certified as dairy.

Processes

Decaffeination, freeze-drying and agglomeration: processing aids and equipment.

Shared packing

Capsule lines that also pack other products.

Markets

Who will ask you for it

Distributors and food-service chains in the US, Israel and Europe ask for kosher certificates for coffee, capsules and cocoa.

Passover

Passover production

Pure roasted coffee can be certified for Passover. Instant coffee and blends require a specific review.

More about Passover

Sector questions

Can compatible capsules carry a kosher symbol?

Yes. The certificate covers the coffee and the packing process in your plant.

What about coffee with milk powder?

It can be certified as dairy if the milk and the other ingredients meet the requirements.

Get your coffee and cocoa certified

Tell us what you make and where you sell it. We will reply with the next steps and a quote.