FOR: Orthodox. I know this has been asked before, but less specifically: I know people usually won't say a bracha on nonkosher food, assuming they know it's nonkosher, but I was curious if that would remain the same if the ingredients were dairy and meat-free? For example, I know people who have traveled to areas without a Jewish population and had no kitchen, and were permitted to eat local breads, some basic foods. Obviously a heksher is ideal, but between the doubt of whether the (1/2)
production facility/bakery had any kashrut issues (when knowing there’s no meat or milk, i.e. at a vegan bakery) versus the issue of not saying a bracha, which weighs heavier? (2/2)Â
Mod here. I suspect this answer may vary between Orthodox communities and, in some cases, even among the Jewish people within them. Respondents may want to include a FOR.
Much thanks! (Todah rabah!)  !תּוֹדָה רַבָּה  Â
