Q and A

Farro is a subspecies of one of the five grains that becomes chametz when mixed with water, so it is inherently chametz and forbidden on Passover.

Egg noodles made from flour and water become chametz, so regular ones aren’t kosher for Passover. Some certified Passover versions exist, or you can make your own.

Canola (rapeseed) oil is considered kitniyot, which Ashkenazim (and some Sephardim) avoid on Passover.

Granola contains oats that can become chametz on Passover, but chametz-free granola is allowed if it’s certified kosher for Passover or homemade accordingly.

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Chia seeds are not chametz, nor are they considered kitniyot, but should only be used with reliable kosher-for-Passover certification due to possible cross-contamination.

Pumpkin seeds are not chametz, nor are they considered kitniyot, but should only be used with reliable kosher-for-Passover certification due to possible cross-contamination.

Like all other tree nuts, unroasted and unflavored almonds with no additives are kosher for Passover and require no certification. Almond flour, however, since it has been processed, requires certification like any other commercial product.

While pure avocado oil is kosher for passover, it still requires reliable kosher-for-Passover certification.

Couscous is made from small granules of wheat and water; as such, it is 100% chametz and is not permitted on Passover.