Bracha on Nutmeg

Nutmeg:[1] Nutmeg is commonly eaten even dry, and hence its blessing is Haeitz. [Seemingly, this only applied in previous times, however in today’s times it is no longer common to eat raw nutmeg[2], and it is only used as a secondary flavoring other foods similar to a spice.[3] Accordingly, no […]

Bracha on Pistachios – Raw and Roasted

Pistachio: Both raw and roasted pistachios are Haietz, as they are edible both raw and roasted.[1] _____________________________________________ [1] Both raw and roasted pistachios are widely available on the market. Raw Pistachios are sold either shelled (without the shell) or unshelled (with the shell on). These are usually found in the […]

Bracha on Cinnamon

Cinnamon:[1] Cinnamon is Ha’adama, as it grows on the ground like other canes[2] and it is common to eat plain when dry. _______________________________________ [1] Seder 6:19; Luach 9:8; Admur 203:4; Michaber 202:17; Tosafus Barchos 36b; Rosh Brachos 6:6; Mordechai Barchos Remez 118; Ketzos Hashulchan 49:14; Piskeiy Teshuvos 203:35 and footnote […]

Bracha on horseradish

I. Blessing on horseradish:[1] Horseradish is inedible when raw and hence one does not say a blessing upon eating it. _____________________________________ [1] Admur 475:23 [See Admur 205:1-2; Seder 6:12; Luach 9:11-12]; M”A 475:10; Chok Yosef 475:9; P”M 475 A”A 10; See Biur Halacha 475:2 “Betibul”; Kaf Hachaim 475:42 Other opinions: […]