Kosher Ecuador (Aleph Kosher International - Ecuador)Aleph Kosher
Guayaquil, Ecuador
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🏅 Widely recognized endorsed by 2 major authorities
Commercial kosher certification of Ecuadorian manufacturers, primarily for export (cocoa/chocolate, hearts of palm, tuna, palm oil)
Founded 2005 as 'Kosher Ecuador'; operates internationally as Aleph Kosher International. Directed by Rabbi Uriel Tawil. Based in Guayaquil at Victor Emilio Estrada 204. Uses a team of Orthodox rabbis to audit plants across Ecuador. Represents/partners with OU and OK Kosher and certifies many Ecuadorian exporters (cocoa/chocolate, canned vegetables incl. hearts of palm, tuna, palm oil). Listed on Vaad.org as the Ecuador supervision body. Also reachable via kosherec.com. Commercial agency distinct from the Quito community rabbinate.
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