Don't Bug Out: The World of Kosher Produce

Keeping it Kosher

Rabbi Daniel Sharratt is an expert in the halacha and science of produce, overseeing hundreds of plants and traveling to commercial indoor farms around the globe. With a background in mechanical engineering, he brings a unique scientific perspective to the world of kashrus and bug checking. In this episode, we cover:
  • Triple-Washed, Organic, & Frozen: The truth about why "triple-washed" and "organic" labels do not mean produce is bug-free, and why frozen vegetables still require strict kosher certification.
  • Smoothies & Blended Bugs: The halachic rules of blending infested produce and why grabbing a green smoothie at an uncertified juice bar poses serious kashrus risks.
  • The Halacha of Bug Size: The fascinating debate over what size bug actually counts as "visible to the naked eye" and how globalized farming changed the reality of bug checking.
Listen, Rate, and Subscribe! Is there a kashrus topic you'd like us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Share your ideas in the comments or leave us a review. Learn more at: https://keepingitkosher.org/
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Rabbi Daniel Sharratt is an expert in the halacha and science of produce, overseeing hundreds of plants and traveling to commercial indoor farms around the globe. With a background in mechanical engineering, he brings a unique scientific perspective to the world of kashrus and bug checking. In this episode, we cover:
  • Triple-Washed, Organic, & Frozen: The truth about why "triple-washed" and "organic" labels do not mean produce is bug-free, and why frozen vegetables still require strict kosher certification.
  • Smoothies & Blended Bugs: The halachic rules of blending infested produce and why grabbing a green smoothie at an uncertified juice bar poses serious kashrus risks.
  • The Halacha of Bug Size: The fascinating debate over what size bug actually counts as "visible to the naked eye" and how globalized farming changed the reality of bug checking.
Listen, Rate, and Subscribe! Is there a kashrus topic you'd like us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Share your ideas in the comments or leave us a review. Learn more at: https://keepingitkosher.org/
2026-09-04 42 min
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