Is it kosher? Every product we have checked
Is it kosher? This page lists every kosher answer PlatePal has published, with the certification we found for each one. We report what the certifier's own database says, OU, OU-D or pareve, rather than guessing from the ingredients.
Tap any item for the listing and the date we checked it. Candy questions start at the kosher candy list.
Products (1)
- Is Nutella kosher? Yes, the US jar is OU-D, dairy. The standard jar is not kosher for Passover.
Lists (2)
- Kosher candy list: 26 US candies verified in the OU database: most chocolate is Dairy, most fruit and hard candy Pareve.
- Kosher marshmallows: Bagged Jet-Puffed has no kosher mark we found. Dandies and Trader Joe's Minis are cRc certified pareve.
Popular brands (8)
- Are Oreos kosher? Yes, US Oreos are OU-D (dairy) in the OU database.
- Are M&M's kosher? Yes, US M&M's are OU-D (dairy), symbol required on the pack.
- Are Lay's kosher? Lay's Classic is OU pareve; other flavors are not confirmed.
- Are Doritos kosher? Most US Doritos flavors are not OU certified.
- Are Cheetos kosher? Standard US Cheetos, Crunchy and Flamin' Hot included, are not OU certified.
- Are Pringles kosher? Unconfirmed: the OU database returns no Pringles listing.
- Are Takis kosher? No Takis chip is OU certified.
- Is Swedish Fish kosher? No OU listing for the candy was found.
More ways to check
- Product checker looks up any barcode or product name, kosher included, in your browser for free.
- Kosher food scanner is the app view: scan a pack and see kosher plus your allergens in one verdict.
- E number checker shows which additives can be animal derived and need kosher supervision.
- Is it halal? covers more than thirty snacks and ingredients against halal certifiers.
- Is it vegan? is useful for pareve questions, since a vegan recipe has no dairy or meat ingredient.
Frequently asked questions
How does PlatePal decide if something is kosher?
A product is only called kosher when a certifier lists it. Our pages search the certifier's own database, most often the Orthodox Union's, and report the exact listing: OU, OU-D for dairy, or pareve. A product with no listing we could find is reported as not certified, never assumed kosher because of its ingredients.
What do OU, OU-D and pareve mean?
OU is the Orthodox Union's symbol. OU-D means the product is certified kosher and dairy, or made on dairy equipment. Pareve means it has neither meat nor dairy and can be eaten with either. Kosher for Passover is a separate certification that most everyday products do not carry.
Why are marshmallows and gummies so often not kosher?
Gelatin. It is an animal product, so it needs its own kosher supervision, and most US bags never name the animal or a supervising agency. The kosher marshmallow page lists the brands with a certification we could verify.
Is a vegan product automatically kosher?
No. Kosher certification also covers the equipment, the production run and how ingredients such as flavorings were made. A vegan recipe can still lack a kosher mark, so check for the symbol on the pack.
What this page is not
Allergens. PlatePal screens ingredient data, so this page is information and not medical advice. A recipe can change before the data does, and shared equipment never appears in an ingredient list. Always read the label on the package in your hand, and follow your allergist or doctor over any app.
Religious status. A screening result is not a religious ruling. Certifiers and schools of thought differ, and PlatePal does not rank them. For anything you hold yourself strictly to, ask a qualified authority or the certifier you already follow.