1. Are peanuts kitniyos? How about anise?

2. Is quinoa considered kitniyos?

3. Which quinoa products are usable on Pesach?  

4. Can alfalfa sprouts be used for Pesach?  

5. Can soy cheese be used by Sefardim who eat kitniyos?  

6. Do I have to peel my fruits and vegetables on Pesach because of the wax coating?

1. Are peanuts kitniyos? How about anise?

Please click here for a list of kitniyos foods.

3. Which quinoa products are usable on Pesach?

There is a distinction between Quinoa grains and Quinoa flour. Quinoa grains should be purchased from factories that do not process any chometz grains. The quinoa should also be checked for extraneous matter before Pesach. Quinoa flour would need certification to eliminate the possibility of chometz flour mixed in the quinoa flour. (Having said that, Quinoa flour is not currently available with Pesach certification.)

4. Can alfalfa sprouts be used for Pesach?

Fresh alfalfa sprouts (but not bean sprouts) don't need certification and can be eaten without checking for bugs.

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6. Do I have to peel my fruits and vegetables on Pesach because of the wax coating?

No, waxed fruit and vegetables do not need to be peeled before eating. Any problematic ingredients would be batel in the wax.

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