- Please note that as well as the option of ordering Kosher food from Chabad,  if you’re renting a villa during your stay, we offer Kosher Kitchen preparation services, ensuring that your villa’s kitchen is properly koshered. This way, you can feel comfortable cooking and preparing Kosher meals while enjoying your vacation. You can reach out to Rabbi Pelman at  829 - 341 - 2770 to inquire more. 

Here is some more general information about Kosher on the island for your convenience: 

Kosher Products in Local Stores:  

In local supermarkets such as La Sirena, Super Mercado Nacional Bravo, and Unidos, you can find a variety of Kosher products imported from the United States.  

Products available in local supermarkets include:  

- Canned goods  

- Pasta  

- Sauces  

- Ketchup  

- Mayonnaise  

- A variety of snacks  

- Caned Tuna 

- All types of legumes 

Dairy products (not Chalav Israel or Pat Israel), Including: 

 milk, specifically the brand Dos Pinos (imported from Costa Rica, Chalav Stam)

Philadelphia cream cheese and other dairy products  (Chalav Stam)

 

All these products are imported mainly from the United States and must bear a kosher certification symbol (OU or OK)  to be considered Kosher.  

 

Products That Don’t Require Kosher Certification:  

Certain products available locally are kosher even without a Kosher symbol, including:  

- Coca-Cola  

- Pepsi-Cola  

- 7-Up  

- Sprite  

- Beer  

-  100% fruit Rica apple juice and orange juice  

- Rica squeezable fruit baby food

All Goya cans made in Dominican Republic are Kosher and do not require a Kosher symbol.

Alcohol- Ron Barcelo: Blanco, Anejo, Gran Anejo, Dorado, Imperial , Imperial Onix, Imperial Exclusivo 

Rom Brugal: Anejo , Extra Viejo, Especial extra dry 

 

List of popular Kosher fish in Dominican Republic: 

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Sardinas

Sardines

Chillo

Red Snapper

Pargo

Snapper

Pez Atún

Tuna fish

Makarel

Mackerel

Carite

Pompano

Loro

Parrotfish

Tilapia

Tilapia

Salmon

Salmon

Mero

Grouper