PesachApril 2, 2026
Hidden Chametz: Lactaid and Mushrooms
Where 'leaven' hides in medicine and vegetables
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Sometimes chametz is found where you least expect it.
Lactaid
Popular pills contain an enzyme cultured on wheat bran — real chametz.
Mushrooms
Cultivated mushrooms are often grown on wheat straw substrate.
Starch on Plates
Paper plates may be bonded with wheat starch.
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