Kashrut

Kosher (Hebrew: כָּשֵׁר‎, romanized: kashér) is a term used to describe food that has been prepared in accordance with the regulations of kashrut (Hebrew: כַּשְׁרוּת‎), the set of Jewish dietary laws derived from the Torah and the Oral Torah (Talmud). The term can also refer to ritual objects that are fit for use in a Jewish context. In Arabic, the term is translated as مُطْبَخٌ يَهُودِيّ (muṭbaḵun yahūdiyy), and in French, it is cacher. Key aspects of kosher dietary laws include the prohibition of certain animals, such as pigs and shellfish, the requirement to slaughter animals in a prescribed manner, and the separation of meat and dairy products. These laws are observed by Jewish people who wish to adhere to their religious traditions and are also increasingly recognized in secular contexts, particularly in the food industry.