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Food Products With Just a ‘K’

Question

Is the K designation a sign of kosher food?

Answer

Thank you for your question. Although a K might be a sign of a company claim that their product is Kosher, since it is not a registered copyrighted symbol, any company can put it on without any knowledge of Kosher laws at all. It is therefore important to find out if there is a Rabbi behind the K on the label, and who he is. It should not be relied on at face value.

Take care,
Rabbi Aaron Tendler

Answered in cooperation with STAR-K Kosher Certification, Baltimore, MD