Coffee:[1] Coffee beverage:[2] The blessing over the coffee beverage is Shehakol. Plain coffee been, grinds, instant coffee:[3] In previous times, a blessing was recited upon eating plain roasted coffee, whether beans or grinds.[4] However, in todays times a blessing is not recited when tasting plain coffee, whether a bean, grind, […]
Bracha on Chocolate – Treats, cubes, chocolate milk
Chocolate:[1] Chocolate cubes:[2] The blessing over chocolate cubes is Shehakol. Chocolate beverage – Shoko:[3] The blessing over a chocolate beverage is Shehakol. Plain cocoa been, grinds, instant cocoa:[4] In previous times, a blessing was recited upon eating plain roasted cocoa, whether beans or grinds.[5] However, in todays times a blessing […]
Bracha on Hydroponics – Blessing on fruits and vegetables grown with hydroponics
Hydroponic fruits and vegetables[1] – Blessing on fruits and vegetables grown with hydroponics: Some Poskim[2] rule that vegetables which grow hydroponically are the blessing of Shehakol. Majority of Poskim[3], however, rule that the blessing remains Hadamah, and so is the main ruling.[4] ________________________________________________________________________ [1] What is it? Hydroponic growth is […]
Atzitz – Blessing on pot or container grown fruits and vegetables
14. Atzitz – Blessing on pot or container grown fruits and vegetables:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that vegetables which grow in an unperforated pot or container [i.e. Atzitz Sheiyno Nakuv] are the blessing of Shehakol. Majority of Poskim[3], however, rule that the blessing remains Hadamah, and so is the main ruling.[4] […]
Bracha on Esrog
Esrog:[1] Esrogim that are only mildly sour and are thus edible receive the blessing of Shehakol.[2] Esrogim that are very sour to the point of inedibility do not receive a blessing at all prior to consumption.[3] Esrog peel: The raw peel of an Esrog which is edible receives the blessing […]
Bracha on Lemons
C. Lemons:[1] Lemons that are only mildly sour and are thus edible receive the blessing of Shehakol.[2] Lemons that are very sour to the point of inedibility do not receive a blessing at all prior to consumption.[3] Lemon peel:[4] The peel of a lemon which is edible receives the blessing […]
Bracha on Bananas
I. Bananas:[1] The banana tree loses its branches and trunk yearly[2], and hence some Poskim[3] learn that its blessing is under the debate between the first, versus the second and third opinion above. Therefore, the blessing on bananas is Hadama, although Bedieved if one recited Haietz he is Yotzei. However, […]
Bracha on Sabras Prickly pear fruit or cactus fruit
Sabras Prickly pear fruit or cactus fruit:[1] Sabras, known in English as prickly pear fruit or cactus fruit, are Haeitz, as although they grow in the wild, they are a good tasting fruit. __________________________________________________________ [1] Admur 203:1; Birkeiy Yosef 202:1; Kaf Hachaim 203:6; Ketzos Hashulchan 49:17; Kerem Tziyon 6:8; Shevet […]
Bracha on Sugar, cane sugar, beet sugar, and sugarcane
Sugar and sugarcane:[1] Sugar from sugarcane: The blessing on sugar that comes from sugarcane[2] [as well as sugarcane[3] itself], is Shehakol [although since some Poskim[4] rule that it is Haeitz, therefore Bedieved if one said Haietz he is Yotzei.[5]] Beet sugar:[6] The blessing on beet sugar is Shehakol. If one […]
Bracha on Licorice [plant and root]
Licorice [plant]:[1] Licorice is a root and can be eaten plain[2], and hence its blessing is Ha’adama [and not Haeitz] when eaten and swallowed. [However, when simply sucked for its juice and spat out, its blessing is Shehakol.[3]] _____________________________________________ [1] Admur 203:4; Luach 9:8; Ateres Zekeinim 202:16; Ketzos Hashulchan 49:14 […]
