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Default Paying to eat "Kosher" even if you are not Jewish.

Jonathan Kamens <Jonathan Kamens >>
wrote:

> Sqwertz > writes:
>>This is like Campbell's or Vlassic claiming that 99% of their
>>products are bought by non-Jews because they're certified kosher.

>
> Exactly one out of Campbell's entire product line is kosher.


It was a bad example. There are plenty of manufacturers using the
(K) and (U)'s onm their complete product line. That doesn't make
them sell better, nor imply they're quality products.

>>Though I certainly admit buying things like
>>Empire Chicken is probably on the rise, but not for any rational
>>reason. Kosher standards do nothing to promote actual quality or
>>wholesomeness from an agnostic viewpoint - it's all just perception.

>
> Empire chicken consistently wins blind taste tests.


Because it's salted. Kosher poultry often contains more fat as
well.

Doesn't look like Empire won this round:
http://www.cooksillustrated.com/imag...ing-Turkey.pdf

And why did another kosher brand win? High fat and salt content.

-sw