>
> Abi N wrote:
>
> They are made in Israel by Elite Industries and say right on the
> > package that they may be used for Passover (hence no wheat, rye, oats,  barley, or soy).
>
> If these are made in Israel, I would double check to make sure they do
> not contain soy. In Israel there are two types of "Kosher for Passover".
>
> Sephardi Jews are allowed to eat products with legumes (e.g.soy) and
> Ashkenazi Jews are not. In the US, pretty much everything for Passover
> is made with Ashkenazi Jews in mind. Hence you don't need to think about
> avoiding soy. Here in Israel, where the majority of Jews are Sephardi
> (originally from Spain and Arab countries), most "Kosher for Passover"
> products are made with Sephardi practices in mind. That means a lot of
> products can still be made with soy products.

At least some Elite chocolate bars are made according to Ashkenazi
rules and sold in North America at Passover.  In fact you may be able
to find these year round in the "Jewish" section of your supermarket,
if it has one.

--Robyn