Glass
Clearly identified food-contact glass for storage, mixing and serving, inspected for chips and cracks.
Safer housewares
Know what touches the food you serve.
The housewares collection will prioritize transparent materials, food-contact suitability, durability and products that can be clearly assigned and maintained within a kosher kitchen.
Preferred materials
A practical starting collection.
Stainless Steel
Reputable food-grade stainless cookware, trays and utensils with disclosed composition and care instructions.
Cast Iron
Durable cookware with clear seasoning and maintenance guidance and no undisclosed decorative coating.
Wood
Untreated or food-contact-finished hardwood boards and utensils from traceable makers.
Tested Ceramic
Ceramic dishes and serving pieces supported by current food-contact and glaze testing, especially for lead and cadmium.
Separate Kosher Sets
Shapes, colors and labels that make meat, dairy and pareve household organization easier.
Purchasing standard
Questions we ask before offering a product.
What is the exact material?
No vague “eco” or “natural” description without composition details.
No vague “eco” or “natural” description without composition details.
Is it intended for food contact?
Decorative pottery is not automatically appropriate for serving or storing food.
Decorative pottery is not automatically appropriate for serving or storing food.
Is the glaze or coating documented?
Seek current testing or compliance information for lead, cadmium and other applicable migration limits.
Seek current testing or compliance information for lead, cadmium and other applicable migration limits.
How does it respond to heat and acid?
Use each material only within the manufacturer's stated temperature and food-use limits.
Use each material only within the manufacturer's stated temperature and food-use limits.
Is the metal identified?
Avoid anonymous alloys, damaged plating and products that provide no composition or care information.
Avoid anonymous alloys, damaged plating and products that provide no composition or care information.
Can it function in a kosher kitchen?
Consider labeling, separation, cleaning, immersion requirements when applicable and community practice.
Consider labeling, separation, cleaning, immersion requirements when applicable and community practice.
Important distinction: Clay and metal are not inherently “toxic.” Risk depends on composition, glaze, coating, manufacturing quality, intended use, damage and exposure conditions. The shop should make evidence-based selections and publish the information supporting each choice.