[Sca-cooks] Matzoh flavors

[Tara Sersen Boroson]

> For the record - strict Jewish law says anything except PLAIN matzoh
> (spreads don't count, I mean plain-flour-and-water) is not allowed
> unless you are very young, very old, or infirm.


My husband and I have been discussing that point.  I found whole wheat
KfP matzoh and bought it for him.  Part of my never-ending struggle to
get him to eat more whole grains.  He was surprised that it was
available, because it wasn't "plain."  I argued that it *is* plain,
because there is nothing flavored about it.  In fact, I think it is
*more* plain than the stuff made with highly refined flour, which until
relatively recently had been a more specialized ingredient.  So, what do
strict interpretations say about WW matzoh?  I've never noticed KfP
matzoh in flavors like onion or egg, presumably for the reason you
stated.  I have seen chocolate coated ones, though.  I guess they reason
that it *is* a plain matzoh, the chocolate is just a condiment like
cream cheese or butter.

-Magdalena