What is the kosher symbol on food?
The kosher symbol displayed on food products means that the food conforms to kashrut, dietary Jewish laws set down in the Torah. A rabbi or certified kosher certification representative oversees the manufacturing and production process of kosher food items.Kosher SymbolsKosher symbols found on food include K, U or cRc and these symbols may include a border, such as a star or circle, that identifies which kosher group inspected the food during the production process. For example, the cRc symbol corresponds to the Chicago Rabbinical Council’s kosher food certification division.MisconceptionsThe letter K designates many kosher foods, but since this cannot be trademarked any manufacturer can put this symbol on non-kosher product packaging, according to Judaism 101.Kosher CertificationKosher certification agencies may put additional symbols on inspected food products to show whether the food contains kosher dairy or meat ingredients. This corresponds to a law in the Torah that prohibits the
