Religious Diet General Specs.pdf

This is a Religious Diet Specification Quote Sheet containing general specifications for kosher meals. The document outlines requirements for Orthodox Kosher certification from approved agencies in the United States or Canada, including specific organizations like OU, OK, Star K, KAJ, OKS, OV, and CRC. Quoters must provide certification letters dated within 11 months of the quote date.

The specifications detail requirements for meal trays, which must use non-metallic packaging suitable for microwave and conventional oven heating, with three compartments. Key requirements include: no substitutions allowed for meats, vegetables, starches, or sauces; meals may be frozen or shelf-stable with identifiable pricing; mixed vegetables must contain specific proportions (no more than 40% each) of carrots, corn, peas, green beans, and lima beans; mashed potatoes must be made with either commercial potato flakes or fresh potatoes with minimal additives; and tomato sauce must be commercially prepared or made from crushed/pureed tomatoes with minimal binder. All kosher items must be free of alcohol, emulsifiers, mind-altering substances, enzymes, and chemicals.