Definitions for "Chometz"
Keywords:  passover, spelt, rye, oats, barley
Leavened bread or substances, altogether prohibited to be enjoyed or even possessed on Passover.
Derivatives or products containing any of the five grains (wheat, oats, barley, spelt, or Rye) that have not been prepared in a special kosher for Passover manner. These may not been eaten or OWNED by a Jewish person over Passover. If these items have Jewish ownership over Passover, they are rendered non-kosher even after Passover (See Kitniyos) No Glossary Terms Found For This Letter No Glossary Terms Found For This Letter
bread; and by extension, all foods prohibited during Passover. p. 163