What is the difference between kosher and non-kosher foods and beverages?

Kosher simply means that a particular food or beverage is approved by Jewish law. According to the traditions of Judaism, if something is labeled kosher, it is deemed acceptable for use in the Jewish religion’s rituals. Aside from this distinction, there is no substantive difference between such foodstuffs, with the exception of unclean meats.

In the case of meats labeled as kosher, the animals have been killed in a special way that drains more blood than traditional slaughtering methods.