Definition

A term used in Jewish dietary laws to describe food that is neither meat nor dairy, allowing it to be eaten with both types of dishes.

Example

The chef prepared a delicious pareve dessert that everyone could enjoy at the kosher dinner.

Conversation

Do you know if this cake is pareve?

Yeah, I checked the ingredients, and it is!

That's great! I can enjoy it with my meal then.

Exactly, it’s perfect for keeping things kosher.

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Root Explanation

Pareve originates from Yiddish 'parev', meaning neutral or neither meat nor dairy. It refers to food that is permissible in both meat and dairy meals according to kosher dietary laws.

Memory Tip

Think of 'parev' as meaning neutral, which helps you remember that 'pareve' refers to food that is neither meat nor dairy.

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