Kosher USA: How Coke Became Kosher and Other Tales of Modern Food (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)

This book is by far one of the best books I ever read, and one of the most informative on the Kosher industry. The author spent 10 years researching EVERY aspect of Kosher and how it is the way that it is today. In a totally unbiased way, he explains the history of kosher from start to finish and everything that comes in between that. Highly recommend this book.

Interesting book about the development of kosher food and wine in the USA. Well-written; I learned much from it and cited it in my articles about Kosher Wine about Kosher wine. This readable book covers the whole range of Kosher in US with many little-known details. Well researched, and explained in terms all can understand. Many sources cited. Well worth reading.

This is a fascinating study of the inter-relations between Kosher certification and industrial food production in the U.S. It is interesting in itself, but also indirectly poses some most interesting questions about how the same issues Halal certification, about which there has been a big controversy in Australia. I recommended that the Halal food certifiers here purchase the book!

while the book is excellent in dealing with much of the history of kosher supervision in the USA, he falls short when dealing with Rubashkin by taking sides in the matter. Unless I missed something, he does not deal with Rabbi Jacob Josef who tried to put in standards.very readable

I'm not sure what I expected from this book; I am very glad I read it. I found the research and insights in Kosher meat to be particularly fascinating. Horowitz really captured the non-Jewish view on Kosher labeling - the only trusted mark on many products for years. Horowitz is a great storyteller, so relax and enjoy.

The author explains key kashrut issues of the 20th century American Jewish community. As a baby-boomer I remembered discussions over the topics he covers. He explains and summarizes history and scientific matters really well.

The in depth discussion on the religious aspects of kosher is an education in itself. The economic and political issues described in this book connect the secular and the non-secular realities of Jewish life. Horowitz has blended his research with his life experience in writing Kosher USA. Both Jews and non-Jews will find reading this book to be an enlightening and enjoyable experience.

Very helpful for my reasearch paper. Thank you!

good book