This affords us the opportunity to differentiate between foods purchased before and during Pesach. What follows is a general guideline. However, the Rabbi should be consulted when any doubt arises. The Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has ruled unanimously that peanuts and peanut oil are permissible, as peanuts are not actually legumes. Some Ashkenazic authorities permit, while others forbid the use of legumes in a form other than its natural state, for example, corn sweeteners, corn oil, soy oil.
Sephardic authorities permit the use of all of the above.
Consult the Rabbi for guidance in the use of of these products. Detergents If permitted during the year, powdered and liquid detergents do not require a kosher le- Pesach label. If it is not for life-sustaining therapy, some authorities permit, while others prohibit. Consult the Rabbi. If available, capsules are preferable.