Iyar 5781 / April 2021



  • Are all raw frozen fruits and vegetables okay to buy without a hechsher?

  • What about bug sensitive fruits and vegetables?

  • Is there a difference when it comes to organic products?

  • See your practical guide with more details below.

Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Guide:

Compiled by Rabbi Nissan Zibell


Non bug sensitive fruits:

Any frozen cut up fruits without any kosher sensitive additives are acceptable to use without a reliable hashgacha unless it is from China or Israel. Sugar, ascorbic acid and/or citric acid aren’t an issue.


Non bug sensitive vegetables:

Any frozen cut up raw vegetables without any kosher sensitive additives are acceptable to use without a reliable hashgacha unless it is from China or Israel. Ascorbic acid and/or citric acid aren’t an issue.


Non organic Bug sensitive fruits:

Any frozen cut up fruits without any kosher sensitive additives are acceptable to use without a reliable hashgacha unless it is from China or Israel. Can only be used if puréed very finely. Washing/ Checking frozen produce isn’t practical and therefore cannot be eaten whole.

Sugar, ascorbic acid and/or citric acid aren’t an issue.


Non organic bug sensitive vegetables:

Any frozen cut up raw vegetables without any kosher sensitive additives are acceptable to use without a reliable hashgacha unless it is from China or Israel. Can only be used if puréed very finely. Washing/ Checking frozen produce isn’t practical and therefore cannot be eaten whole.

Ascorbic acid and/or citric acid aren’t an issue.


Organic Bug sensitive fruits:

Any frozen cut up fruits without any kosher sensitive additives are acceptable to use without a reliable hashgacha unless it is from China or Israel. Can only be used if a) washed well AND b) puréed very finely. Washing/ Checking frozen produce isn’t practical and therefore cannot be eaten whole.

Sugar, ascorbic acid and/or citric acid aren’t an issue.


Organic bug sensitive vegetables:

Any frozen cut up raw vegetables without any kosher sensitive additives are acceptable to use without a reliable hashgacha unless it is from China or Israel. Can only be used if a) washed well AND b) puréed very finely. Washing/ Checking frozen produce isn’t practical and therefore cannot be eaten whole.

Ascorbic acid and/or citric acid aren’t an issue.