We're almost two weeks into following kosher food laws and one of our discoveries is that most of the stuff in the fridge and pantry are kosher. According to one site Jews make up only 20% of the kosher food market:
Currently, upward of 10 million people in the American market acquire approximately sixty thousand kosher products, produced by nearly ten thousand companies. Only two million of the kosher consumers are Jewish. The other eight-plus million are people who choose to eat kosher for religious (Moslems), idealistic (Vegans and Vegetarians), and health reasons.
Go here for a report on our experience with kosher food.
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Posted by: Keith | January 15, 2012 at 01:22 PM
The Muslim equivalent certification is halal. I have to assume Muslims eating kosher do so only if they can't find halal foods in their local market.
As a vegetarian I appreciate access to kosher foods because I know the "natural flavors" will not include meat flavors if it is not clearly identified as a meat product.
Posted by: Barb Chamberlain | February 16, 2012 at 10:26 AM