In this hands-on demonstration, you'll learn:

  • The three categories of produce infestation (from "usually infested" to "presumed clean")
  • Step-by-step micro-cloth inspection techniques for common vegetables like romaine lettuce and cilantro
  • Which frozen vegetables require kosher certification and which can be used at home

Whether you're new to keeping kosher or looking to refresh your kitchen skills, this practical lesson covers the essential techniques every kosher cook needs to know.

This video segment is part of the Kosher Empowered course from Kosher Institute of America, available here. Kosher Empowered is a comprehensive 8-hour online course that gives you the knowledge and confidence to maintain a kosher kitchen according to Jewish law and tradition. The Institute has trained thousands of students worldwide.