Hundreds of new products on kosher list

The London Beth Din hailed a record-breaking number of kosher-certified products for 2021 as its ‘Really Jewish Food Guide’ hit the shelves.

The Kosher London Beth Din (KLBD), which falls under the auspices of the United Synagogue and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, said 8,300 products were now listed, up from about 7,700 last year.

Newly-allowed are three flavours of M&M’s – Biscuit, Crunchy Caramel and Salted Caramel, plus Salted Caramel Twix, Warburtons’ Gluten Free Toastie, Penderyn Welsh Whiskies, and some Tiptree Gins.

For those on a New Year diet, choices now include low-calorie rice substitute Fullgreens’ Riced Cauliflower, and Broccoli and Sweet Potato, plus Greenfield Spices and Bruce Dairy Free Drinks.

“The guide has become an indispensable feature of Jewish life within our homes,” said Mirvis.

“High standards have been impressively maintained throughout the pandemic, during which there has been added pressure to give real-time guidance to kosher consumers and in-person supervision.”