What is defined as “loss of quality” that allows the Melacha to be done on Yom Tov in its regular fashion?

  1. Any food that its taste will be of lesser quality if done before Yom Tov.[1] [This applies even if it can be placed in a fridge to help retain its fresh taste.[2] If, however the food will taste just as good if placed in the fridge, and one is eating the food cold, then some Poskim[3] rule it must be made before Yom Tov.]
  2. Any food that would receive a degrading change in color if done before Yom Tov.[4]

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[1] Admur 595:5; Rama 595:1; All Poskim ibid

[2] Beir Moshe 8:225; SSH”K in introduction; Piskeiy Teshuvos 495:5 in name of Rav Elyashiv; See Nitei Gavriel 2:2 footnote 2

The reason: As even food that is placed in a fridge loses some quality of taste. [Beir Moshe ibid] As one is not required to perform any actions to help preserve the taste. [Piskeiy Teshuvos ibid]

[3] Beir Moshe 8:224; See Piskeiy Teshuvos ibid

[4] Piskeiy Teshuvos 495:4

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