Whereas eating pork involves a single transgression, eating a fly, worm or other kind of creepy-crawly involves several. The Torah is very explicit in its ban on insects so fruit and vegetables liable to be infested have to be thoroughly scrutinised and cleansed.
Fruit and Vegetable Checking
The KLBD Bug Checking Guide provides a set of easy to follow instructions, which are colour coded for different types of fruits and vegetables.
The quick reference chart available as a laminated A3 or double sided A4 poster. The price of both sizes is £2.95.
Order from our main distributor:
Torah Treasures (16 Russell Parade, Golders Green, London, NW11 9NN)
Tel: 020 8458 8289
sales@torahtreasures.co.uk
www.torahtreasures.co.uk
Other stockists in London include:
Aisenthal Temple Fortune
BKosher (all branches)
Braun’s Judaica & Gifts Stamford Hill
Hadar Kosher Supermarket Edgware
Just Kosher Borehamwood
Kays Golders Green
Kosher Cuisine Mill Hill
Kosher Kingdom Golders Green
Kosher Outlet Mill Hill
Kosher Paradise Temple Fortune
Mendy’s Edgware
Moshe’s Temple Fortune
Shloimy’s Judaica Stamford Hill
Tapuach Hendon
Click an item of produce below to view the checking instructions.
This symbol indicates an item is Presumed Clean (check notes for details).
No need to check unless you see obvious signs of infestation.
Exceptions:
- Grains, Nuts, Beans, Seeds & Pulses should be purchased from companies that have proper quality and storage control.
- Soft fruit should be briefly checked externally for soft spots or holes as these may indicate infestation.
- If using the peels of citrus fruits, check them for black or brown spots as these may be scale insects.
- If using leafy tops of fruits or veg, these should be checked using a water check.
Notes:
- These guidelines apply to produce in the UK only.
- Products bearing a hechsher can only be presumed checked if written on the packaging or confirmed as such by the relevant kashrut authority.
- Unless stated otherwise, the rules in this guide apply to fresh, frozen and tinned produce.
- Items stored for long periods, unsealed or in a warm environment should be checked.
Please contact us if you have any queries or need any further advice.