Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parev
Adjective
/ˈpɑː.rɛv/
Definition
A term used in Jewish dietary laws to describe food that is neutral and can be eaten with either meat or dairy products.
Examples
- Many Jewish families serve parev desserts during holiday meals so that they can be eaten after meat courses.
- Fruits and vegetables are naturally parev, which allows for more flexibility in meal planning.
- At the kosher restaurant, there are several parev options available for those who keep kosher.
Meaning
Parev refers to foods that are neither meat nor dairy, making them suitable for consumption with either category according to kosher dietary laws.
Synonyms
- Neutral
- Neither meat nor dairy
