Hechsher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛkʃəɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hechsher is a noun meaning A certification that a food product or establishment is kosher.
Meaning
A certification that a food product or establishment is kosher.
More Meanings
- A marking indicating that a food product has such a certification.
- To certify as kosher.
Example Sentences
I notice Pepsi and other kinds of sodas at the shul and at various frum households. Hey, man, there ain't no hekhshers on that stuff. What gives?
Kashrut means that you eat ONLY foods that have been supervised and hechshered by a specific organization that is responsible for watching the manufacture and packaging of any particular product. It is NOT just avoiding pigs and shellfish.
Word Forms
- hechshers
- hechsherim
- hechshering
- hechshered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hekhsher, shochet, shohet, eco-kashrut, kashrut, shechitah.
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