Is the kosher gelatin in Yoplait yogurt made from seaweed?!
I read that kosher gelatin is sometimes made from agar agar, which is seaweed!. Is the kosher gelatin in this Yoplait yogurt made from seaweed: http://www!.yoplait!.com/products_grande!.a!.!.!. !?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Not necessarily:
What is kosher gelatine!?
from the Vegetarian Resource Group:
Kosher gelatin can be made with fish bones, and/or beef skins!. Contrary to assumptions, it is also considered kosher to use it with dairy products!. Kosher law is very complex and the bones and hides used in gelatin production are considered pareve!. The general meaning of pareve refers to foods that are neither milk nor meat, and many people assume this means that the product is vegetarian!. However, OU pareve certified ingredients can have animal products, such as fish, eggs, and gelatin, in them!.
"Kosher Gelatin Marshmallows: Glatt Kosher and 'OU-Pareve'," an article that appeared in Kashrus Magazine, explains the distinctions!. A quote from the article is as follows:
"!.!.!.since the gelatin product is from hides or bones - not real flesh - and has undergone such significant changes, it is no longer considered 'fleishig' (meat) but 'pareve', and can be eaten with dairy products!."
Read the ingredience!. It should say agar agar!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
What is kosher gelatine!?
from the Vegetarian Resource Group:
Kosher gelatin can be made with fish bones, and/or beef skins!. Contrary to assumptions, it is also considered kosher to use it with dairy products!. Kosher law is very complex and the bones and hides used in gelatin production are considered pareve!. The general meaning of pareve refers to foods that are neither milk nor meat, and many people assume this means that the product is vegetarian!. However, OU pareve certified ingredients can have animal products, such as fish, eggs, and gelatin, in them!.
"Kosher Gelatin Marshmallows: Glatt Kosher and 'OU-Pareve'," an article that appeared in Kashrus Magazine, explains the distinctions!. A quote from the article is as follows:
"!.!.!.since the gelatin product is from hides or bones - not real flesh - and has undergone such significant changes, it is no longer considered 'fleishig' (meat) but 'pareve', and can be eaten with dairy products!."
Read the ingredience!. It should say agar agar!.Www@FoodAQ@Com