Sephardic Mehadrin
STAR‑S: Sephardic Mehadrin Certification
A specialized kosher standard designed for Sephardic communities worldwide, reflecting Beit Yosef chumrot in meat, cooking, grain products, and breads.
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STAR-S is a Sephardic Mehadrin Kashrut certification, developed in coordination with STAR-K and the support of an international network of kosher certified companies, to meet the kashrut needs of Sephardic communities around the globe, according to the minhagim of both Sephardim and Bnei Edot Hamizrach.
The mission of STAR-S is to provide Sephardic communities with products that meet the highest kashrut standards and which abide by Sephardic chumrot in four areas. STAR-S also pioneered domestic production of Kitniyot l’Pesach to a Mehadrin standard.
Availability
STAR-S is a subsidiary certification provided to eligible STAR-K certified companies upon request.
The four areas
Sephardic Chumrot Covered by STAR‑S
Bishul Beit Yosef
Chalak Beit Yosef Meats
Yashan Grain Products
Hamotzi Breads
Common questions
STAR‑S FAQ
What is STAR-S?
STAR-S is a Sephardic Mehadrin kashrut certification developed in coordination with STAR-K. It meets the needs of Sephardic communities according to the customs of Sephardim and Bnei Edot Hamizrach.
How does a company get STAR-S?
STAR-S is a subsidiary certification. It is provided on request to eligible companies that are already certified by STAR-K, so the first step is STAR-K kosher certification.
What do the four Sephardic standards cover?
Bishul Beit Yosef concerns who performs the cooking; Chalak Beit Yosef applies a stricter inspection standard to beef; Yashan concerns grain products from an earlier harvest; and Hamotzi Breads reflects the Sephardic rulings on which breads take the blessing Hamotzi. STAR-K will explain which apply to your products.
Unlock the Sephardic Market with STAR‑S
Partner with STAR-K Philippines to add STAR-S to eligible products and serve consumers who rely on Sephardic Mehadrin kashrut standards.