I sometimes see the word Pareve or Parve on packaged foods, what does this mean?
Pareve or Parve is a term used to identify Kosher food that do not contain either dairy or meat. When you see the word Pareve or Parve on a product label these products are considered 100% dairy-free. For more information on Kosher products, food alerts / mislabeled products log onto http://www.kashrut.com Return to FAQs Can I use margarine instead of butter? Yes, provided the margarine is Pareve. Please note that many margarines contain buttermilk, whey or casein, as well as Hydrogenated Fats and Trans Fatty Acids. I have found the best all around substitute is a product called “Earth Balance” Natural Buttery Spread in a tub container or “Earth Balance” Buttery Sticks. These products perform well in both cooking and baking, and do not contain any trans fats or hydrogenated oils, they are gluten-free, dairy-free, and Vegan. For more information visit their web site at: www.earthbalance.net Return to FAQs If a product is labeled lactose free is it dairy-free? No, not necessarily. Often
