Cleveland Kosher Tu B’shvat Dry Fruits List

With Tu B’shvat not far ahead, we have compiled a chart of different dried fruits and the applicable halachos.

Make sure dried fruits are properly sealed and stored in a cool dry area. Improper storage can lead to infestation issues. They should be purchased from stores that have proper quality control and storage practices.

Click here for a PDF version of the Cleveland Kosher Tu B’shvat Dry Fruits List.

Dry Fruit	Brocha	Needs Kosher Certification Year Round?	Needs Checking for Infestation?
Apples	Hoetz	Yes	No
Apricots	Hoetz	No (With no additional flavors)	Yes (Split open and check for worms)
Bananas	Hoadoma	Yes	No
Blueberries	Hoetz	Yes	No
Cherries	Hoetz	Yes	No
Cranberries	Hoadoma	Yes	No
Currants	Hoetz	Yes	No
Dates	Hoetz	No (With no additional flavors)	Yes (Check a sample of 2-3 dates in the package for worms)
Figs	Hoetz	No (With no additional flavors)	Yes (Open and look for noticeable webbing)
Mangoes	Hoetz	Yes	No
Nectarines	Hoetz	No (With no additional flavors)	No
Papaya	Hoadoma	Yes	No
Peaches	Hoetz	No (With no additional flavors)	No
Pears	Hoetz	No (With no additional flavors)	No
Pineapples	Hoadoma	Yes	No
Prunes	Hoetz	No (With no additional flavors)	No
Raisins	Hoetz	Domestic do not require certification	No