cholov akum

Meaning

• milk of a non-Jew that lacks required Jewish supervision or an accepted basis for reliance
• rabbinically restricted unsupervised milk

Alternate spellings

chalav akum, cholov nochri

Usage and context

Distinct from the term cholov stam as used by authorities who rely on specific forms of governmental or commercial oversight.

Example in Yeshivish

The discussion is whether this has a cholov akum concern.

Plain-English example

The discussion is whether this milk falls under the rabbinic restriction on unsupervised non-Jewish milk.