The United Synagogue

Kosher Status Of Mars Products

London Beth Din Kashrut Division Announcement

Kosher Status Of Mars Products

Articles have recently appeared in the national press concerning the use of whey derived from animal rennet in Masterfoods (Mars) confectionery.

We have been aware for many years that whey can be a by product of cheese-making and that, even today, animal rennet can be used in cheese manufacture.

Since whey derived from this source contains only trace amounts of rennet, it is permitted according to halacha.

There is therefore no problem with any of the Masterfoods (Mars) products that are currently on the London Beth Din approved list.

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"It�s Kosher anyWhey!"

Please find enclosed an article "It�s Kosher anyWhey!" - Mars Bars remain on the Kosher List by Rabbi Jeremy Conway, Director of the LBD Kashrut Division