Does the food have to be Kosher?
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Yes. All food brought and consumed on JLGB DofE expeditions must be Kosher.
- Food must either be listed in the London Beth Din Kosher Guide or clearly marked with a recognised Hechsher.
- A basic Kosher food guide will be sent to you before your expedition and can also be downloaded from the JLGB website.
- All JLGB DofE expeditions are milky, so meat and meat products must not be brought or consumed during the expedition. This also avoids the practical issue of keeping meat safely stored in a rucksack throughout the expedition.
- The cooking stoves provided by JLGB are milky and strictly Kosher.
- Meaty or non-Kosher food must never be cooked using JLGB equipment. If this happens, the equipment may no longer be suitable for use and you may be required to pay for a replacement.
If you are unsure whether a particular food is suitable, please check the Kosher guide or contact the JLGB team before your expedition.