Is Marmite Kosher?
South African made Marmite
We recently added Marmite made in South Africa to our
stock which is certified kosher, pareve and halaal. The
appropriate certification symbols are displayed on the
back label of this South Africa made Marmite. (Only
available in the smaller 125 gram jars.) If you prefer
Marmite made in the UK then please read the kosher
discussion below.
UK made Marmite
Marmite yeast extract spread has been listed in the Really Jewish Guide for some time as
suitable for a Kosher diet, but with the status of 'not manufactured under Rabbinical
supervision'. This listing resulted from Bestfoods UK Ltd supplying details of the
manufacturing process, and the ingredients used, to the London Beth Din. Marmite
spread is made in a dedicated plant from ingredients which would be acceptable for a
Kosher diet, is of totally vegetarian origin and is approved by the Vegetarian Society.
The plant has had a number of rabbinical visits over the years in relation to the possibility
of producing a fully supervised product. This has never progressed, largely because of
an issue relating to the heating pipes which circulates around the factory. These pipes
supply indirect heating to the cooking vessels for both Marmite spread and also for Bovril
drinks but the water circulating through the pipes does not come into contact with either
product. It's a fully sealed system, and indeed has to be, for a variety of reasons not
related to Kosher status.
No alterations have been made to the recipe for Marmite spread or the nature of the
manufacturing process which might affect its Kosher status. What seems to have
changed is the interpretation of the rules, resulting from an informal re-assessment by
the London Beth Din of the way in which Marmite spread has always been made.
In essence, the answer to the question of whether or not Marmite spread is Kosher
depends on the degree of orthodoxy and adherence to the strict dietary laws governing
Kosher lifestyle adopted by the individual. (Back to About Marmite.)
Sourced, in part, from : Accomodata
South African made Marmite
We recently added Marmite made in South Africa to our
stock which is certified kosher, pareve and halaal. The
appropriate certification symbols are displayed on the
back label of this South Africa made Marmite. (Only
available in the smaller 125 gram jars.) If you prefer
Marmite made in the UK then please read the kosher
discussion below.
UK made Marmite
Marmite yeast extract spread has been listed in the Really Jewish Guide for some time as
suitable for a Kosher diet, but with the status of 'not manufactured under Rabbinical
supervision'. This listing resulted from Bestfoods UK Ltd supplying details of the
manufacturing process, and the ingredients used, to the London Beth Din. Marmite
spread is made in a dedicated plant from ingredients which would be acceptable for a
Kosher diet, is of totally vegetarian origin and is approved by the Vegetarian Society.
The plant has had a number of rabbinical visits over the years in relation to the possibility
of producing a fully supervised product. This has never progressed, largely because of
an issue relating to the heating pipes which circulates around the factory. These pipes
supply indirect heating to the cooking vessels for both Marmite spread and also for Bovril
drinks but the water circulating through the pipes does not come into contact with either
product. It's a fully sealed system, and indeed has to be, for a variety of reasons not
related to Kosher status.
No alterations have been made to the recipe for Marmite spread or the nature of the
manufacturing process which might affect its Kosher status. What seems to have
changed is the interpretation of the rules, resulting from an informal re-assessment by
the London Beth Din of the way in which Marmite spread has always been made.
In essence, the answer to the question of whether or not Marmite spread is Kosher
depends on the degree of orthodoxy and adherence to the strict dietary laws governing
Kosher lifestyle adopted by the individual. (Back to About Marmite.)
Sourced, in part, from : Accomodata
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