Why the word 'pork' makes something kosher deemed non-kosher
This problem, known in halachic literature as mar’it ayin, can be circumvented if there are clear distinctive markers, or if it becomes readily known that there are fake look-alike versions.
MANY KASHRUT agencies have provided certification for items such as non-dairy margarine.(photo credit: kfergos/Flickr)BySHLOMO M. BRODY