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Eating out kosher

FoodGong screens menus, recipes, and food photos for pork, shellfish, meat-and-dairy combinations, and other likely kosher conflicts, flagging each dish Safe, Ask, or Avoid. A hechsher remains the authority — FoodGong flags likely conflicts.

Kosher observance depends on ingredients, sourcing, and preparation that a menu rarely states. FoodGong reads the whole menu or recipe and surfaces likely conflicts so you know what to confirm.

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Common kosher watch-outs

The non-obvious sources a busy server — or a short recipe — can miss. FoodGong flags them for you.

  • Pork and shellfish, and dishes that combine meat with dairy
  • Cheese or cream sauces served with meat dishes
  • Gelatin and rennet of unspecified source
  • Shellfish or fish sauce hidden in sauces
  • Non-certified meat where kosher supervision matters to you
  • Shared equipment for meat and dairy

How FoodGong screens for kosher

Set kosher in your profile, then scan a menu, recipe, or dish. FoodGong checks each item for pork, shellfish, meat-and-dairy mixing, and other likely conflicts and sorts them Safe, Ask, or Avoid — with the reason.

Frequently asked questions

Does FoodGong certify a dish as kosher?
No. Kosher status depends on certification (a hechsher), sourcing, and preparation. FoodGong flags likely conflicts from the menu or recipe so you know what to confirm.
Does it catch meat-and-dairy combinations?
Yes — it flags dishes that pair meat with cheese or cream, a common kosher conflict that is easy to overlook on a menu.
Recipes and photos?
Yes. Paste or photograph a recipe or snap a dish, and FoodGong screens it ingredient by ingredient.

Screen your next menu for kosher.

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FoodGong helps you screen menus, recipes, and food photos and ask better questions. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice or confirmation from restaurant staff. For severe allergies, always verify with your server and carry any medication your doctor prescribes.