Kosher Cheese and Marshmallows in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time · Feb 20, 2026 · 11m

In this episode, we wade into the deliciously surprising world of kosher cheese and marshmallows—two foods that look innocent enough but hide entire universes of halachic puzzles behind their soft, melty charm. Why does a simple mozzarella ball need rabbinic supervision? How did marshmallows become a battleground of gelatin, fish, and science? And why do kosher shoppers sometimes inspect ingredients like they're decoding the Dead Sea Scrolls? We'll break down the history, the laws, the loopholes, and the modern innovations that make these treats kosher—or not. It's a chewy, creamy deep dive…