This week a consumer wrote to us with a Passover-related question we though might be of interest to others as well:

“Is there any leaven in the flour that is used for your 9 inch pie shells? I ask because Passover and Unleavened Bread Feasts are coming soon for the Jews.  If leaven is in the pie shell then we have to abstain from the delicious shells for a week.”

N.H.
Baltimore, MD

That’s a great question, because while we do not use leavening in our Organic Pie Shells (Traditional, Wheat and Spelt), and while these items are certified kosher (OU Pareve), they are not considered kosher for Passover because of the flour.  Any grain that has come into contact with water for more than 18 minutes is considered Chametz, and therefore not kosher for Passover.  For most people that eat Kosher for Passover this means only matzo and things made with matzo meal.

Thanks for asking!