Is Kamaboko considered Kosher?!
Is Kamaboko considered Kosher?
Is Kamaboko considered Kosher?
It's made of Fish but I want to double check.
Answers:
"The Talmud also teaches us that for every non-Kosher food, there exists an equal and opposite Kosher version (Chullin 109b). Modern food technology has indeed given a new twist to this concept. While lobster, shrimp, and crab may not be Kosher, imitation versions of these non-Kosher staples can now be obtained with excellent Hashgacha. Surimi is an ancient Japanese process by which minced fish is converted into a protein base and used to produce a variety of foods. Today, Kosher surimi (produced under supervision, of course) is used to produce imitation crab legs, lobster, and shrimp ? [sic] and is deemed a reasonable facsimile of the real thing!"