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DELICIOSO · AN LA ATLAS OF FOOD ENTRY · CONCEPT · PUBLISHED May 8, 2026 ↘ Open in app

FEATURED ENTRY · CONCEPT

Dairy sourcing for LA restaurants local, organic, ethnic

In Los Angeles, Cholov Yisroel milk is produced locally by two companies, Kosher Pastures and La Crème, both certified by OK Kosher [1]. Cholov Yisroel requires that milking be supervised by a mashgiach to ensure no non-kosher animal milk is blended in [1]. Many communities follow Rav Moshe Feinstein’s leniency (cholov stam) that government inspections suffice, but OK-certified dairy restaurants and catering in LA are always Cholov Yisroel [1]. The OK monitors veterinarian records, ensures equipment is cleaned and kashered at 212°F, and uses skilled mashgichim for supervision [1]. No information is provided about halal-dairy certification or its role in LA restaurant supply chains.

Sources

  1. https://www.ok.org/consumers/cholov-yisroel/?st=Cholov+Yisroel
  2. https://www.cafmmo.com/download-file/;jsessionid=E1A1CEAFBC31D83838178AACA13149B2?fileName=2022%2F202209+Handler+List+Pool.pdf&folderMap=handler.list.pool&ia=inline&s=true