For the STAR-K Yoshon Quick Reference Guide click here

For the Lieber’s Yoshon list click here

For a Yoshon/Pas Yisroel List of Local Establishments, click here

FOR THE YOSHON CONSUMER: PRELIMINARY ESTIMATED GUIDELINES

(The dates given below are preliminary likely to change over the next few weeks.)

We expect the Chodosh grain started to appear in products as follows:

1) Freshly baked items using spring wheat, including breads, challahs, bagels, rolls, pizza and some cakes and cookies may be Chodosh in the Midwest after the PURCHASE DATE of July 29. Elsewhere in the US, this date would be Aug 12.
2) Packaged foods from spring wheat may be Chodosh after the PACKING date of July 29, or the PURCHASE date of Aug 12.
3) Noodles and pasta may be Chodosh after the PACKING date of Aug 13 and the PURCHASE date of Aug 27.
4) Barley, such as pearled barley, may be Chodosh after the PACKING […]

“A Guide to Chodosh”, published by Rabbi Joseph Herman, presents a comprehensive treatment of chodosh. Since much of the information changes between issues, it is imperative to consult the most recent guide.Copies of this Guide are available by subscription. This issue is the first of three for this year. Subscription rates for three issues are as follows: U.S. $20.00, Canada $22.00 USD, overseas, including Israel and Europe $27.00 USD. Make out your check to “Chodosh Project” and mail it to Project Chodosh Subscriptions, P. O. Box 150088, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Please note that Rabbi Herman receives no remuneration for his services and for the countless hours required to obtain information about hundreds of different products. One can also receive much pertinent information and updates by sending an e-mail to chodosh-subscribe@jif.org.il , or by calling the Chodosh Hot Line at 718-305-5133