Kosher consumers seeking relief from the heat migrate to their local 7-Elevens, gas stations and other variety stores for ice-cold and refreshing Slurpees. With a Slurpee in one hand and a cell phone in the other, responsible kosher consumers flood our phone lines with the popular question: “Can I drink my Slurpee?” Traditionally, COR and […]
By: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher Keeping kosher has never been as easy as it is today. Just take a stroll down the “kosher aisles” of the local COR certified supermarkets and you will observe a plethora of kosher products. All your basic food groups and more are readily available bearing kosher certification. […]
COR has published a convenient kosher symbol card that features the most popular symbols that appear on kosher products in Canada. If a symbol does not appear on the card, please call the COR offices for verification at (416) 635-9550.
By COR Rabbinic Staff What would Bubby say to a new type of gefilte fish? L’kovod shabbos, of course! This one will have a dark green wrapper filled with rice and your choice of a variety of delicious raw fish. The carrot will be optional. Allow me to introduce “sushi” or, in English, “vinagered rice”. […]
Yield: 12 mini quiches 12 Ready to Bake Tart Shells (No Name – COR)Follow preparation instructions on side panel. Filling: 1 tsp oil 1 cup fresh mushrooms or your favourite vegetable, cut in small pieces. Sauté in hot oil for 5 minutes. Set aside ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1½ tsp chopped chives 1/3 cup […]
Yield: 24 – 32 rogalach depending on the size Dough: 1 cup all purpose flour ¼ lb butter 2 tbsp sugar ¼ lb cream cheese Filling: Sugar Raisins or currants Cinnamon Chopped nuts Mix flour and sugar; cut in butter and cream cheese with pastry blender until well mixed and dough can be shaped into […]
Makes 8 servings By Daphna Rabinovitch 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil 3 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp(15 mL) paprika 3/4 tsp (4 mL) each ground ginger and coriander 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne and salt Pinch pepper 3-1/2 cups (875 mL) chicken […]
Serves 6 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots Pinch of ground cloves 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 3 tbsp honey 6 large, firm apples, cored, 3/4 cup port, divided preferably Pink Lady or Rome Beauty Meringue: 1 large egg white Pinch of salt […]
Yield: Approximately 2 dozen 2 eggs 3 cups self-rising flour (scant) 2 tbsp sugar Pinch of salt 1 tsp vanilla Oil for deep frying 2 cups plain yogurt Jam – any flavour Beat eggs with sugar until light. Add vanilla and yogurt, mixing well. Add flour and salt and beat until smooth. In a large […]
From Uptown Gourmet Ingredients: 350grams pareve chocolate (chips or block)12oz margarine (pareve)9tsp instant coffee2 ½ cups sugar6eggs¾tsp salt1 ½ cups cake meal Method: Melt chocolate and margarine in a double boiler.Add coffee to hot mixture. Beat eggs, sugar, and salt separately.Add chocolate.Add cake meal. Pour batter into 10 x 12 inch greased pan.Bake at 325F […]
From GMB Serves 8 – 10 Ingredients: 6 eggs, separated1 cup sugar1-1/4 cups grated carrots1 cup almonds, finely ground1 tsp lemon juice1 tsp cinnamon Preheat oven to 350F and grease an 8×12-inch glass baking dish or a 9-inch spring form pan. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with ½ cup sugar until peaks form, […]
Kosher in Depth The Hebrew word “kosher” literally means “acceptable.” Foods that are permitted by the Torah and prepared according to Jewish law are kosher. Below are some of the basic principles that make up the kosher dietary laws. KOSHER SPECIES 1. Animals The Torah (Leviticus 11:3) lists the characteristics of permitted animals as those […]
COR is the kosher certification trademark used by the Kashruth Council of Canada, the largest kosher certification agency in Canada. COR has been servicing the Canadian food industry for over 60 years and now certifies 70,000 products at approximately1000 facilities across Canada and around the world. COR employs a team of talented inspectors and rabbinic […]
COR is the kosher certification trademark used by the Kashruth Council of Canada, the largest kosher certification agency in Canada. COR has been servicing the Canadian food industry for over 60 years and now certifies 70,000 products at approximately1000 facilities across Canada and around the world. COR employs a team of talented inspectors and rabbinic […]
We realize that you need to focus your energies on growing your business, so we’ve streamlined the kosher certification process. Our helpful staff will assist you in gathering the necessary information required to get you moving in establishing a kosher program that is right for your company. Below is an overview of the steps involved: […]
COR — the Kashruth Council of Canada, Canada’s largest kosher certification agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rabbi Tuvia Basser as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rabbi Basser has had a distinguished career in the for profit sector, having worked at Canada’s largest company at the time, Nortel Networks for twenty years, in […]
COR has published a convenient kosher symbol card that features the most popular symbols that appear on kosher products in Canada. If a symbol does not appear on the card, please contact the COR office at questions@cor.ca or (416) 635-9550.
Maplegrove Gluten Free Boxed Pasta Posted: October 8th, 2010 MAPLEGROVE GLUTEN FREE boxed pasta and cheese products bearing the COR 272 Dairy label may contain white or yellow cheese packets that are not kosher. Cheese packets that do not have a Circle-K (OK) Dairy symbol on them should be discarded. Cheese packets that do have […]
Posted: October 15th, 2010 Please be advised that the following products made by David Roberts Food Corp were labeled with an unauthorized COR 564. Two for the Road Ju Jubes, 80 g packet Two for the Road Red Berries, 70 g packet These products are not kosher even when bearing the COR 564.
Posted: November 1st, 2010 The cRc of Chicago has sent out the following Alert. October 27, 2010 Children’s Liquid Tylenol and Motrin produced in the USA were known to use kosher glycerin, but have been off the market for a few months. Liquid Tylenol is now being imported from a Canadian plant, which informed the […]
Posted: November 2nd, 2010 Please be advised that Compliments brand Chocolates, Candies, and Nuts which bear a COR 345 “sticker” are not kosher certified. These products, (found at Sobeys: Jefferson Square, Vaughan/Thornhill, Clark & Hilda stores) should not be used even when bearing the COR 345 “sticker”. Corrective measures have been taken. Important to Note: […]
Posted: January 6th, 2011 Please be advised that the following product was labeled with a COR “DE” This product is Dairy. COMPLIMENTS STONE GROUND WHEAT CRACKERS 250 G (upc: 55742 38071 2) Corrective measures have been taken.
Posted: December 24th, 2010 Please be advised that we are receiving reports of insect infestation in various pasta products, some of which were manufactured in the past 2 to 3 months. Insects can be small and black, approximately 2-3 mm in size. This situation is being monitored and is under review by COR. At this […]
COR has moved to 3200 Dufferin Street. Come by and visit us, we would love to see you. COR (Kashruth Council of Canada)3200 Dufferin Street, Suite 308Toronto, Ontario CanadaM6A 3B2 (416) 635-9550
Over the last while, there have been widespread reports of insect infestation in raisins.A few kashrus organizations in the USA have disallowed the usage and consumption of raisins in their certified products and for their constituents. COR has conducted its own research and subsequently consulted with its Poskim (Halachic Authorities). The COR’s decision is to […]
6 medium-sized potatoes 1 tsp salt 1 egg, well beaten ¼ tsp rosemary 1/3 cup grated onion ¼ tsp thyme 1½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp pepper ½ cup bread crumbs, flour, or matzo meal 1 tsp lemon juice or powdered ascorbic acid Oil for frying Pare potatoes, wash; cover with water; refrigerate for 2 […]
Serves 6 6 thin veal cutlets (4 oz) Dash black pepper 2 eggs, beaten 6 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp flour 3 tbsp capers 1-½ cups dry bread crumbs 3 tbsp chopped green onions 3 tsp olive oil 3 tsp margarine Dip each veal cutlet into beaten egg. Set aside. Combine the flour and bread […]
Can be made dairy or pareve Serves 4-6 2 tbsp butter or margarine 1/8 tsp pepper 1 medium onion, sliced 1 bay leaf 1 rib celery, sliced 1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional) 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded ¼ tsp thyme and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/8 tsp marjoram 2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp chopped parsley* 3 […]
Crusty and delicious. Rinse the fish with cold water and pat dry. 2 lbs whitefish fillets 3 tbsp light mayonnaise 1 tbsp butter, softened 3 tbsp sliced green onion Dash hot pepper sauce Preheat oven to broil. Place fish in a single layer on a well-oiled baking pan. Combine remaining ingredients and spread evenly on […]
By: Rabbi Tsvi Heber, Director of Community Kosher Cheesecakes, blintzes and cheese lasagnas, with their irresistibly delicious taste, are some of the special delicacies that we might enjoy on the yom tov of Shavuos. Whence this familiar custom, unique to this yom tov, of eating dairy dishes?A primary reason given is that eating a dairy […]