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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.

Use only mayonnaise with kosher-for-Passover certification, or make your own.

In their raw, unprocessed form, cocoa beans are 100% kosher for Passover. However, commercially processed chocolate requires reliable kosher-for-passover certification.

Homemade potato chips fried in kosher-for-Passover oil in a kosher-for-Passover kitchen are 100% kosher for Passover. However, commercially processed potato chips equires reliable kosher-for-passover certification.

All oat milk is inherently chametz and may not be consumed on Passover.