A traditional Seder platter.
The Kosher diet is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, and as such has many adherents all over the globe. While many people who don't "keep Kosher" know the basic foods that are forbidden to consume (pork, shellfish, etc), sticking to a Kosher diet is far more complex. If you are interested in learning more about keep a strict Kosher diet, there are a few pieces of information that you must keep in mind.
Instructions
1. Avoid non-kosher animals and fowl. To qualify as kosher, an animal must be a ruminant (cud-chewer) with cloven hooves (think beef and lamb). Kosher fowl are not specifically listed in the Torah; rather the 24 types of forbidden fowl are listed. Chicken, ducks, and geese are considered Kosher. Only sea creatures with fins and scales are Kosher, creatures like squid and oysters are forbidden.
2. Look for a Kosher logo/certification on all packaged foods. A visual reference of the most common logos on Kosher-certified products can be seen in the Resources section below.
3. Steer clear of certain food combinations. Foods that combine dairy and meat (or dairy and poultry) are forbidden, which would include foods like buttermilk-battered fried chicken or steaks cooked in butter.
4. Limit yourself to wine that has been produced and handled by Sabbath-observant Jews.
5. Abstain from eating fruits from new growth. Only fruits from trees/shrubs that are older than three years can be consumed.
6. Consider shopping at Kosher-only stores. With all the items in the store certified as Kosher, you will be able to shop with confidence, and you won't have to constantly be checking labels like you would if you went shopping in a typical supermarket.
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