Friday, January 15, 2016

The Increasing Popularity Of Kosher Meals

By Brenda Evans


There are several different religious affiliations present today. The Jewish religion is mainly practiced in Israel and other Jewish communities in different parts of the world. They have very strict feeding laws and regulations that only accept the consumption of kosher meals. This is in accordance to laws in the Torah of Moses. Rabbis interpret and explain these feeding habits. This is because they are considered well learned in all aspects of religious matters. Certain changes are made to keep up with the emerging trends in the current food industry.

Those who keenly read the Torah must have realized that in early times, God commanded vegetarianism. As time progressed, eating of certain animals was allowed. Land animals eaten were those that had split hooves and chewed cud. Other animals prohibited include camel, hyrax, pig, hare and carnivores. A person who observed religion and was considered pious only did 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.

Some emerging trends are making kosher gain mainstream recognition in the food industry. This has resulted in a steady increase of these meals annually since the last few decades. Even though many people do not completely comprehend this term, they accept and belief that the food is better. People are very cautious of the meals they take and effects to their body.

Four main bodies regulate the industry. They check the validity and legality of all processed items and investigate products used in preserving and processing. They then issue a certificate to those products they deem fit for consumption. The main reason necessitating the strictness is the presence of many preservatives and additives that may be considered not legal or fit to consume.

The reason why this industry is growing is due to increased demand for these foods by both Jews and non-Jews alike. Many people are very weary of the many products that are added for preservation and flavor. This is because of cases of allergies and the belief that these additives are impure. A good example is the dislike of gluten.

This trend has made many big processing companies like Coca Cola to spend millions of dollars annually advertising and participating in kosher programs. This is because they have realized that many people are increasingly leaning more on these products because they assume they are pure. The many regulations and rules governing the processing and packaging are trusted. People are usually afraid of the unknown.

Of all the religious food purchases made worldwide, only a small fifteen percent is in observance of laws and regulations of the said religion. Others buy the items because they are seen as safe, secure and free of impurities. Those seeking to keep fit or eat healthy, organic meals also like them.




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