Tablet-K facts for kids
| Certifying agency | Tablet-K |
|---|---|
| Effective region | New York |
| Product category | Food products |
| Type of standard | Religious |
Tablet-K is an organization that checks and approves food products to make sure they are kosher. Kosher food follows special rules from Jewish law. Tablet-K was led by Rabbi Rafael Saffra until he passed away in 2009.
What Tablet-K Certifies
Tablet-K gives its kosher approval to certain cheese products. These cheeses are sometimes called gevinat akum. This means the cheese was made without a special Jewish supervisor, called a mashgiach, watching the process.
Many Orthodox Jewish people prefer not to eat gevinat akum cheese. However, the Rabbinical Assembly of Conservative Judaism allows it. They say it's okay as long as the cheese is made using a special ingredient called rennet that does not come from animals.
Where to Find Tablet-K Products
You can often find products approved by Tablet-K in stores like Costco. They usually certify dairy items and fish products. For example, many cheeses made by Cabot Creamery have the Tablet-K approval, known as a hechsher. In 2006, Cabot Creamery started making even more kosher products, and some of their cheeses received the Tablet-K certification.
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