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In 2017, Bimbo Bakeries kissed its kosher certification goodbye, but in 2019, it is in the process of getting those coveted kosher consumers back. Bimbo Bakeries covers Arnold, Sara Lee and Ball Park brands, as part of the largest baking company in the United States, based out of Pennsylvania. America may only be 2% Jewish,…
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Fast Forward Any Way You Slice It, A Lot Of Our Bread Will No Longer Be Kosher
NEW YORK (JTA) — The largest baking company in the United States will be removing kosher certification from nearly all of its bread and rolls. Bimbo Bakeries USA confirmed to JTA that it will be removing the certification. The company produces brands including Arnold, Sara Lee, Stroehmann, Freihofer’s and others. Two of its major brands,…
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From beautifully braided challah to bagels and savory kugels, there’s no denying that traditional Jewish dishes are both delicious and full of flavor. Unfortunately, many of those delicious dishes are also packed with carbohydrates, low in nutrients and not exactly great for your overall health. A diet high in refined carbs (from sources like challah…
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Community The Benefits of Going Bread-Free — During Passover and Beyond
You know that giving up bread is a Passover tradition, but you may not know that passing the bread basket can also make significant improvement to your health. While only a small percentage of the population suffers from celiac disease, research suggests that many more may suffer from symptoms caused by a gluten intolerance or…
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Food 7 Easy Ways To Add Jewish Flavor To Your Thanksgiving Table
Whether you choose to make or buy, there are myriad ways to add Jewish flavor to your Thanksgiving feast. Here are a few of our favorite ideas: 1) Instead of basic dinner rolls or cornbread, try one of two pumpkin challah recipes: Shannon Sarna’s pumpkin-spice challah or Leah Koenig’s take on Maggie Glezer’s pumpkin challah…
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