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NachiScheiner: /* Blended Produce */

2025-07-09T23:42:57Z

Blended Produce

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	Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definitely infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ CrC] (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>		Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definitely infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ CrC] (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>
	# Produce with a higher than rov infestation rate must be cleaned and checked beforehand.<ref>Shach (Y.D. 115:28, this is also the implication of the Shach in Y.D. 84:38-9, but see Rabbi Akiva Eiger (77) who writes that there's no absolute conclusion from the Shach in siman 84) and Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Kamma 77, 207) limit the leniency of ein kavanato l'vateil only to a case of safeik. Rav Eitam Henkin (Lachem Yihiyeh L'achlah page 99) and Bedikat Hamazon K'halacha (page 137) cite this as the formative halacha. This seems to be the policy of the OU (as cited in an article on jams), [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc] (as cited in their policy) and the [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/ Star-k] (as cited in an article on blending produce).</ref>		# Produce with a higher than rov infestation rate must be cleaned and checked beforehand.<ref>Shach (Y.D. 115:28, this is also the implication of the Shach in Y.D. 84:38-9, but see Rabbi Akiva Eiger (77) who writes that there's no absolute conclusion from the Shach in siman 84) and Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Kamma 77, 207) limit the leniency of ein kavanato l'vateil only to a case of safeik. Rav Eitam Henkin (Lachem Yihiyeh L'achlah page 99) and Bedikat Hamazon K'halacha (page 137) cite this as the formative halacha. This seems to be the policy of the OU (as cited in an article on jams), [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc] (as cited in their policy) and the [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/ Star-k] (as cited in an article on blending produce).</ref>
	## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first.<ref>Bach (Sh"t Hachadashot siman 23); Aruch Hashulchan (84:86) and Chochmat Adam (52:9). ~~This is also the implication Pri Chaddash (84:18 at the end); Kaf Hachaim (84:51 citing many Achronim); Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (46:38), amongst many other Achronim.~~ </ref> Absent any other reason to be lenient, the general kashrut standard is to be stringent and not allow blending without checking first.<ref>OU (cited in article on jams), [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc] (cited in their policy statement) and [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/ Star-k] (article on blending produce) policies. </ref>		## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first.<ref>Bach (Sh"t Hachadashot siman 23); Aruch Hashulchan (84:86) and Chochmat Adam (52:9). </ref> Absent any other reason to be lenient, the general kashrut standard is to be stringent and not allow blending without checking first.<ref>OU (cited in article on jams), [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc] (cited in their policy statement) and [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/ Star-k] (article on blending produce) policies. </ref>

	==Links==		==Links==

YitzchakSultan1: /* Blended Produce */

2025-07-09T17:40:53Z

Blended Produce

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	Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definitely infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ CrC] (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>		Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definitely infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ CrC] (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>
	# Produce with a higher than rov infestation rate must be cleaned and checked beforehand.<ref>Shach (Y.D. 115:28, this is also the implication of the Shach in Y.D. 84:38-9, but see Rabbi Akiva Eiger (77) who writes that there's no absolute conclusion from the Shach in siman 84) and Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Kamma 77, 207) limit the leniency of ein kavanato l'vateil only to a case of safeik. Rav Eitam Henkin (Lachem Yihiyeh L'achlah page 99) and Bedikat Hamazon K'halacha (page 137) cite this as the formative halacha. This seems to be the policy of the OU (as cited in an article on jams), [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc] (as cited in their policy) and the [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/ Star-k] (as cited in an article on blending produce).</ref>		# Produce with a higher than rov infestation rate must be cleaned and checked beforehand.<ref>Shach (Y.D. 115:28, this is also the implication of the Shach in Y.D. 84:38-9, but see Rabbi Akiva Eiger (77) who writes that there's no absolute conclusion from the Shach in siman 84) and Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Kamma 77, 207) limit the leniency of ein kavanato l'vateil only to a case of safeik. Rav Eitam Henkin (Lachem Yihiyeh L'achlah page 99) and Bedikat Hamazon K'halacha (page 137) cite this as the formative halacha. This seems to be the policy of the OU (as cited in an article on jams), [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc] (as cited in their policy) and the [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/ Star-k] (as cited in an article on blending produce).</ref>
	## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first.<ref>Bach (Sh"t Hachadashot siman 23); Aruch Hashulchan (84:86) and Chochmat Adam (52:9). This is also the implication Pri Chaddash (84:18 at the end); Kaf Hachaim (84:51 citing many Achronim); Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (46:38), amongst many other Achronim. </ref> Absent any other reason to be lenient, the general kashrut standard is to be stringent and not allow blending without checking first.<ref>OU (cited in article on jams), [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc] (cited in their policy statement) and [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/ Star-k] (article on blending produce) policies. </ref>		## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first.<ref>Bach (Sh"t Hachadashot siman 23); Aruch Hashulchan (84:86) and Chochmat Adam (52:9). This is also the implication Pri Chaddash (84:18 at the end); Kaf Hachaim (84:51 citing many Achronim); Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (46:38), amongst many other Achronim. </ref> Absent any other reason to be lenient, the general kashrut standard is to be stringent and not allow blending without checking first.<ref>OU (cited in article on jams), [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc] (cited in their policy statement) and [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/ Star-k] (article on blending produce) policies. </ref>

YitzchakSultan1: /* General Rules of Checking for Bugs */

2025-07-09T17:20:31Z

General Rules of Checking for Bugs

NachiScheiner: /* Blended Produce */

2025-07-08T01:10:05Z

Blended Produce

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	Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definetly infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the CrC (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>		Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definetly infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the CrC (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>
	# Produce with a higher than rov infestation rate must be cleaned and checked beforehand.<ref~~><!-- add psak of bedikas hamazon khalacha --~~>Shach (Y.D. 115:28, this is also the implication of the Shach in Y.D. 84:38-9, but see Rabbi Akiva Eiger (77) who writes that there's no absolute conclusion from the Shach in siman 84) and Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Kamma 77, 207) limit the leniency of ein kavanato l'vateil only to a case of safeik. Rav Eitam Henkin (Lachem Yihiyeh L'achlah page 99) ~~cites~~ this as the formative halacha. This seems to be the policy of the OU (as cited in an article on jams), cRc (as cited in their policy) and the Star-k (as cited in an article on blending produce).</ref>		# Produce with a higher than rov infestation rate must be cleaned and checked beforehand.<ref>Shach (Y.D. 115:28, this is also the implication of the Shach in Y.D. 84:38-9, but see Rabbi Akiva Eiger (77) who writes that there's no absolute conclusion from the Shach in siman 84) and Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Kamma 77, 207) limit the leniency of ein kavanato l'vateil only to a case of safeik. Rav Eitam Henkin (Lachem Yihiyeh L'achlah page 99) and Bedikat Hamazon K'halacha (page 137) cite this as the formative halacha. This seems to be the policy of the OU (as cited in an article on jams), cRc (as cited in their policy) and the Star-k (as cited in an article on blending produce).</ref>
	## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first.<ref>Bach (Sh"t Hachadashot siman 23); Aruch Hashulchan (84:86) and Chochmat Adam (52:9). This is also the implication Pri Chaddash (84:18 at the end); Kaf Hachaim (84:51 citing many Achronim); Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (46:38), amongst many other Achronim. </ref> Absent any other reason to be lenient, the general kashrut standard is to be stringent.<ref>OU (cited in article on jams), cRc (cited in their policy statement) and Star-k (article on blending produce) policies. </ref>		## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first.<ref>Bach (Sh"t Hachadashot siman 23); Aruch Hashulchan (84:86) and Chochmat Adam (52:9). This is also the implication Pri Chaddash (84:18 at the end); Kaf Hachaim (84:51 citing many Achronim); Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (46:38), amongst many other Achronim. </ref> Absent any other reason to be lenient, the general kashrut standard is to be stringent.<ref>OU (cited in article on jams), cRc (cited in their policy statement) and Star-k (article on blending produce) policies. </ref>

NachiScheiner: /* Blended Produce */

2025-07-08T00:45:57Z

Blended Produce

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	Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definetly infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the CrC (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>		Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definetly infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the CrC (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>
	# ~~Fruits~~ with a ~~chance~~ higher than rov must be cleaned and checked beforehand.<ref><!-- add psak of bedikas hamazon khalacha -->Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Kamma 77, 207) ~~limits~~ the leniency of ein kavanato l'vateil only to a case of safeik. Rav Eitam Henkin (Lachem Yihiyeh L'achlah ~~end of chapter 6~~) cites this as the formative halacha. This seems to be the policy of the OU (as cited in an article on jams), cRc (as cited in their policy) and the Star-k (as cited in an article on blending produce).</ref>		# Produce with a higher than rov infestation rate must be cleaned and checked beforehand.<ref><!-- add psak of bedikas hamazon khalacha -->Shach (Y.D. 115:28, this is also the implication of the Shach in Y.D. 84:38-9, but see Rabbi Akiva Eiger (77) who writes that there's no absolute conclusion from the Shach in siman 84) and Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Kamma 77, 207) limit the leniency of ein kavanato l'vateil only to a case of safeik. Rav Eitam Henkin (Lachem Yihiyeh L'achlah page 99) cites this as the formative halacha. This seems to be the policy of the OU (as cited in an article on jams), cRc (as cited in their policy) and the Star-k (as cited in an article on blending produce).</ref>
	## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first.<ref>Bach (Sh"t Hachadashot siman 23); Pri Chaddash; Kaf Hachaim (99:51 citing many Achronim); Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (46:38~~); Chochmat Adam (59:9); Aruch Hashulchan (84:86~~), amongst many other Achronim. </ref> Absent any other reason to be lenient, the general kashrut standard is to be stringent.		## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first.<ref>Bach (Sh"t Hachadashot siman 23); Aruch Hashulchan (84:86) and Chochmat Adam (52:9). This is also the implication Pri Chaddash (84:18 at the end); Kaf Hachaim (84:51 citing many Achronim); Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (46:38), amongst many other Achronim. </ref> Absent any other reason to be lenient, the general kashrut standard is to be stringent.<ref>OU (cited in article on jams), cRc (cited in their policy statement) and Star-k (article on blending produce) policies. </ref>

	==Links==		==Links==

NachiScheiner: /* Blended Produce */

2025-07-07T18:11:24Z

Blended Produce

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	Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definetly infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the CrC (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>		Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definetly infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the CrC (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>
	# Fruits with a chance higher than rov must be cleaned and checked beforehand.		# Fruits with a chance higher than rov must be cleaned and checked beforehand.<ref><!-- add psak of bedikas hamazon khalacha -->Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Kamma 77, 207) limits the leniency of ein kavanato l'vateil only to a case of safeik. Rav Eitam Henkin (Lachem Yihiyeh L'achlah end of chapter 6) cites this as the formative halacha. This seems to be the policy of the OU (as cited in an article on jams), cRc (as cited in their policy) and the Star-k (as cited in an article on blending produce).</ref>
	## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first, ~~but~~ the standard is ~~not like this~~.		## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first.<ref>Bach (Sh"t Hachadashot siman 23); Pri Chaddash; Kaf Hachaim (99:51 citing many Achronim); Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (46:38); Chochmat Adam (59:9); Aruch Hashulchan (84:86), amongst many other Achronim. </ref> Absent any other reason to be lenient, the general kashrut standard is to be stringent.

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NachiScheiner: /* Links */

2025-07-06T18:42:27Z

Links

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	# Fruits with a chance of miut hamatzuy up until rov need to first be minimally cleaned/checked.<ref>Taz Y.D. 99:7 writes that the Heter to blend produce that have a chance of being infested was only said in a case where there was no other way of cleaning the produce. The Pri Megadim (M.Z. 99:7) writes that if it requires tremendous effort to clean it is considered to be not possible to clean. Bekiat Hamazon K'halacha (page 138 footnote 9) quotes from Rav Elyashiv, Rav Ben Tzion Abba Shaul, Rav Nissim Karelitz, and Rav Wosner who were all allowed to blend produce infested at a rate of miut hamatzuy after a minimal checking/cleaning. This is also the conclusion of Rav Eitam Henkin HY"D (Lachem Yihiyeh Lachlah end of chapter 6).		# Fruits with a chance of miut hamatzuy up until rov need to first be minimally cleaned/checked.<ref>Taz Y.D. 99:7 writes that the Heter to blend produce that have a chance of being infested was only said in a case where there was no other way of cleaning the produce. The Pri Megadim (M.Z. 99:7) writes that if it requires tremendous effort to clean it is considered to be not possible to clean. Bekiat Hamazon K'halacha (page 138 footnote 9) quotes from Rav Elyashiv, Rav Ben Tzion Abba Shaul, Rav Nissim Karelitz, and Rav Wosner who were all allowed to blend produce infested at a rate of miut hamatzuy after a minimal checking/cleaning. This is also the conclusion of Rav Eitam Henkin HY"D (Lachem Yihiyeh Lachlah end of chapter 6).

	The OU (based on the OU policy cited in an OU article on Jams) generally (excluding if there other leniencies) is strict for this opinion. </ref> One caveat is that the fruits need to be purchased with the intent of making them into a smoothie. If this wasn't the case, consult your local Orthodox Rav<!-- Not sure where the star-k got this from- is it that if you buy the fruits without the intention of making a smoothie we view it as kavanaso l'vatel? --><ref>Star-k's ~~article~~ on the topic. The reasoning is that if they weren't purchased with the intent to blend them, then there may be problems of bittul issur l'chatchilah.</ref>		The OU (based on the OU policy cited in an OU article on Jams) generally (excluding if there other leniencies) is strict for this opinion. </ref> One caveat is that the fruits need to be purchased with the intent of making them into a smoothie. If this wasn't the case, consult your local Orthodox Rav<!-- Not sure where the star-k got this from- is it that if you buy the fruits without the intention of making a smoothie we view it as kavanaso l'vatel? --><ref>Star-k and cRc's articles on the topic. The reasoning is that if they weren't purchased with the intent to blend them, then there may be problems of bittul issur l'chatchilah.</ref>
	## There are those who are lenient in such case to allow blending without doing any cleaning/checking.<ref>The Shulchan Aruch Y.D. 84:14 cites from the Trumat Hadeshen that it is permissible to gind potentially infested wheat in a mill. The Trumas Hadeshen makes no note of the Taz's stringency to check/clean the wheat beforehand. This seems to be the opinion of the Shach (Y.D. 84:40). However some (see Rav Aviyam Levinson's article printed in RJJ Journal #74) point out that the Shach does say to try and minimize the infestation by using a louder mill which will cause more bugs to run away. This would mean that the Shach's opinion is similar to that of the Taz. This leniency is also quoted by the Badei Hashulchan (99:31) in the name of the Bach (Y.D. 137).		## There are those who are lenient in such case to allow blending without doing any cleaning/checking.<ref>The Shulchan Aruch Y.D. 84:14 cites from the Trumat Hadeshen that it is permissible to gind potentially infested wheat in a mill. The Trumas Hadeshen makes no note of the Taz's stringency to check/clean the wheat beforehand. This seems to be the opinion of the Shach (Y.D. 84:40). However some (see Rav Aviyam Levinson's article printed in RJJ Journal #74) point out that the Shach does say to try and minimize the infestation by using a louder mill which will cause more bugs to run away. This would mean that the Shach's opinion is similar to that of the Taz. This leniency is also quoted by the Badei Hashulchan (99:31) in the name of the Bach (Y.D. 137).

	Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definetly infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the CrC.</ref>		Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definetly infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the CrC (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>
	# Fruits with a chance higher than rov must be cleaned and checked beforehand.		# Fruits with a chance higher than rov must be cleaned and checked beforehand.
	## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first, but the standard is not like this.		## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first, but the standard is not like this.
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	*[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/851706/rabbi-netanel-wiederblank/how-to-check-produce-for-bugs/ How to Check Produce for Bugs]		*[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/851706/rabbi-netanel-wiederblank/how-to-check-produce-for-bugs/ How to Check Produce for Bugs]
	*[https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/#_ftn7 Star-K (Article on Blending Produce)]		*[https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/#_ftn7 Star-K (Article on Blending Produce)]
			*[https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc (Policy on Blending Produce)]

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NachiScheiner: /* Blended Foods */

2025-07-06T18:38:44Z

Blended Foods

NachiScheiner: /* Blended Foods */

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Blended Foods

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	== Blended Foods ==		== Blended Foods ==

	# Any ~~fruits/vegetables~~ whose chance of containing a bug is ~~greater~~ than a miut hamatzuy ~~cannot~~ be ~~made permissible by blending~~ or ~~pureeing~~.<ref>~~Shach Y.D. 84:39; Pitchei Teshuvah Y.D. 84:11; Lachem Yihiyeh l'Achla, by Rav Eitam Henkin HY"D, chapter 6~~.</ref>		# Any produce whose chance of containing a bug is less than a miut hamatzuy may be blended or pureed.<ref>See above section 1 that it is even permitted to eat such produce without cleaning or checking them first.</ref>
	# Fruits with a chance of miut hamatzuy ~~or less may~~ be ~~blended up without having~~ checked~~/washed for bugs and l~~'~~chatchila drunken~~.<ref>~~Shach~~ Y.D. 84:38. ~~Although in general we don't ideally nullify prohibited mixtures,~~ the ~~Shach reasons~~ that ~~since his intentions aren't~~ to be ~~mevatel the issur, rather~~ to ~~make the fruit into a permissible smoothie it is permitted~~. ~~Nonetheless~~, ~~this reasoning only allows~~ to be blend ~~fruits which are~~ infested b'miut hamatzuy~~, but fruits that are muchzak can't be blended (see Shach Y~~.~~D. 84:39; Pitchei Teshuvah Y.D. 84:11 and Lachem Yihiyeh l'Achla, by~~ Rav Eitam Henkin HY"D, chapter 6). </ref>		# Fruits with a chance of miut hamatzuy up until rov need to first be minimally cleaned/checked (it shouldn't involve too much effort).<ref>Taz Y.D. 99:7 writes that the Heter to blend produce that have a chance of being infested was only said in a case where there was no other way of cleaning the produce. The Pitchei Teshuva 99:4 cites from the Pri Megadim that if it requires tremendous effort to clean it is considered to be not possible to clean. Bekiat Hamazon K'halacha (page 138 footnote 9) quotes from Rav Elyashiv, Rav Ben Tzion Abba Shaul, Rav Nissim Karelitz, and Rav Wosner who were all allowed to blend produce infested at a rate of miut hamatzuy after a minimal checking/cleaning. This is also the conclusion of Rav Eitam Henkin HY"D (Lachem Yihiyeh Lachlah end of chapter 6).
	## One caveat ~~to the above halacha~~ is that the fruits need to be purchased with the intent of making them into a smoothie. If this wasn't the case, consult your local Orthodox Rav.<ref>Star-k's article on the topic. The reasoning is that if they weren't purchased with the intent to blend them, then there may be problems of bittul issur l'chatchilah.</ref>
	# ~~Even fruits which have~~ a higher than ~~miut hamatzuy chance of bugs, may~~ be ~~first washed to lower the rates of infestation below miut hamatzuy~~ and ~~then l'chatchilah blended~~.~~<ref>Lachem Yihiyeh l'Achlah chapter 6; See also Kovetz Teshuvos...</ref> E.g one may wash Basil (which is generally infested) well and then blend it into pesto~~ without checking the ~~leaves~~.~~<!-- Find in kovetz teshuvos -->~~		The OU (based on the OU policy cited in an OU article on Jams) generally (excluding if there other leniencies) is strict for this opinion. </ref> One caveat is that the fruits need to be purchased with the intent of making them into a smoothie. If this wasn't the case, consult your local Orthodox Rav.<ref>Star-k's article on the topic. The reasoning is that if they weren't purchased with the intent to blend them, then there may be problems of bittul issur l'chatchilah.</ref>
			## There are those who are lenient in such case to allow blending without doing any cleaning/checking.
			# Fruits with a chance higher than rov must be cleaned and checked beforehand.
			## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first, but the standard is not like this.

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	*[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/788162/rabbi-hershel-schachter/ibc-topics-bugs-in-kashrut/ Bugs in Kashrut] by Rabbi Hershel Schachter		*[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/788162/rabbi-hershel-schachter/ibc-topics-bugs-in-kashrut/ Bugs in Kashrut] by Rabbi Hershel Schachter
	*[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/851706/rabbi-netanel-wiederblank/how-to-check-produce-for-bugs/ How to Check Produce for Bugs]		*[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/851706/rabbi-netanel-wiederblank/how-to-check-produce-for-bugs/ How to Check Produce for Bugs]
	*https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/#_ftn7		*[https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/#_ftn7 Star-K (Article on Blending Bugs)]

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	#There are four types of vegetables and fruits with respect to checking bugs.		#There are four types of vegetables and fruits with respect to checking bugs.
	##Vegetables that the chance of finding a bug in a serving is less than a miyut hamatzuy<ref>Yalkut Yosef v. 2 p. 212 quotes the Mishkenaot Yakov 17 but seems to conclude that the halacha is like the Rivash 191 that miyut hamatzuy is close to rov. He cites there Bedikat Hamazon p. 181 who quotes Rav Shlomo Zalman as holding like the Mishkenot Yakov, See Shevet Halevi 4:81 who is concerned for less than 10%.</ref> of bugs is permitted and doesn't need to be checked at all.<ref>Badei Hashulchan 100:46 citing Shulchan Aruch 84:8</ref>		##Vegetables that the chance of finding a bug in a serving is less than a miyut hamatzuy<ref>Yalkut Yosef v. 2 p. 212 quotes the Mishkenaot Yakov 17 but seems to conclude that the halacha is like the Rivash 191 that miyut hamatzuy is close to rov. He cites there Bedikat Hamazon p. 181 who quotes Rav Shlomo Zalman as holding like the Mishkenot Yakov, See Shevet Halevi 4:81 who is concerned for less than 10%.</ref> of bugs is permitted and doesn't need to be checked at all.<ref>Badei Hashulchan 100:46 citing Shulchan Aruch Y.D. 84:8</ref>
	##Vegetables that the chance of finding a bug in a serving is more than a miyut hamatzuy of bugs but less than 50% needs to be checked. This obligation is rabbinic.<ref>Badei Hashulchan 100:46 citing Shach 84:26</ref> If a person washed the vegetables and afterwards there's less than a miyut hamatzuy there's no longer an obligation to check the vegetables.<ref>Yalkut Yosef Iser Vheter p. 318 he clarifies that if after washing there was less than a miyut hamatzuy it would be sufficient to wash it without checking it.</ref>		##Vegetables that the chance of finding a bug in a serving is more than a miyut hamatzuy of bugs but less than 50% needs to be checked. This obligation is rabbinic.<ref>Badei Hashulchan 100:46 citing Shach 84:26</ref> If a person washed the vegetables and afterwards there's less than a miyut hamatzuy there's no longer an obligation to check the vegetables.<ref>Yalkut Yosef Iser Vheter p. 318 he clarifies that if after washing there was less than a miyut hamatzuy it would be sufficient to wash it without checking it.</ref>
	##Vegetables that the chance of finding a bug in a serving is 50% needs to be checked and the obligation to check is biblical. If it was cooked without being checked after the fact the food is permitted since it could be that there weren't bugs and it could be that the bugs were crushed.<ref>Badei Hashulchan 100:46 citing Shach 84:35</ref>		##Vegetables that the chance of finding a bug in a serving is 50% needs to be checked and the obligation to check is biblical. If it was cooked in a stew and stirred with a spoon in a way that might have crushed the bugs without being checked, after the fact the food is permitted since it could be that there weren't bugs and it could be that the bugs were crushed.<ref>Badei Hashulchan 100:46 citing Shach 84:35</ref>
	##Vegetables that the chance of finding a bug in a serving is greater than 50% then they are forbidden until it is completely checked. If it was cooked without being checked it is forbidden.<ref>Badei Hashulchan 100:46</ref>		##Vegetables that the chance of finding a bug in a serving is greater than 50% then they are forbidden until it is completely checked. If it was cooked without being checked it is forbidden.<ref>Badei Hashulchan 100:46</ref>
	#With regard to fruits that are supposed to be checked, checking the majority of the fruits is not enough to ascertain that the rest are kosher.<ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 46:36 </ref>		#With regard to fruits that are supposed to be checked, checking the majority of the fruits is not enough to ascertain that the rest are kosher.<ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 46:36 </ref>
	#If one notices a dot (that is not moving) on a fruit or vegetable, but even someone familiar with insects cannot identify it as a bug without a microscope, it would be permitted.<ref>Halichos Shlomo Moadim (Pesach), pg. 176 and Shevet HaLevi 7:122 </ref>		#If one notices a dot (that is not moving) on a fruit or vegetable, but even someone familiar with insects cannot identify it as a bug without a microscope, it would be permitted.<ref>Halichos Shlomo Moadim (Pesach), pg. 176 and Shevet HaLevi 7:122 </ref>
	#Most poskim hold that you do not need to use a magnifying glass to check for bugs.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan YD 84:36, Iggerot Moshe YD II: 146, Halichos Shlomo, Moadim (Pesach) p. 176, and Yechave Daat 6:47. </ref>		#Most poskim hold that you do not need to use a magnifying glass to check for bugs.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan YD 84:36, Iggerot Moshe YD II: 146, Halichos Shlomo, Moadim (Pesach) p. 176, and Yechave Daat 6:47. </ref>
	#Even though bugs are disgusting nonetheless it would make a mixture forbidden since it is a living creature and isn't nullified.<ref>Pri Chadash 103:5 and Kaf Hachaim 103:5 unlike the Aruch Hashulchan 103:11. The Pri Chadash proves his point from the Rambam (Machalot Asurot 2:21). The Kaf Hachaim proves his point from the Shulchan Aruch 103:4 and Torat Chatat 85:24 (which was written by the Rama, but the version which is a proof is from an emendation and not the Rama). Some achronim including the Panim Meirot and Chavot Yair agree with the Aruch Hashulchan in explaining the Rama to mean that something isn't a briyah as long as it is now pagum since it is a bug. However, the Gra 103:2 and Pri Chadash 103:5 explain that the Rama is talking about a good tasting food that became spoiled.</ref>		#Even though bugs are disgusting, nonetheless it would make a mixture forbidden since it is a living creature and isn't nullified.<ref>Pri Chadash 103:5 and Kaf Hachaim 103:5 unlike the Aruch Hashulchan 103:11. The Pri Chadash proves his point from the Rambam (Machalot Asurot 2:21). The Kaf Hachaim proves his point from the Shulchan Aruch 103:4 and Torat Chatat 85:24 (which was written by the Rama, but the version which is a proof is from an emendation and not the Rama). Some achronim including the Panim Meirot and Chavot Yair agree with the Aruch Hashulchan in explaining the Rama to mean that something isn't a briyah as long as it is now pagum since it is a bug. However, the Gra 103:2 and Pri Chadash 103:5 explain that the Rama is talking about a good tasting food that became spoiled.</ref>
	#If a hechsher is placed on a vegetable you can assume that it is permissible to eat without further checking unless stated explicitly. This doesn't necessarily mean that there are zero bugs in the bag. Either the hechsher might mean that the vegetable has a instance of infestation less than miyut hamatzuy (10%) and doesn't need checking, they rely upon checking three sample sizes in a larger batch, or they rely upon the washing and checking of the quality control supervisor of the company.<ref>[https://oukosher.org/blog/consumer-kosher/in-the-bag-kosher-certification-of-bagged-salads/ OU Hechsherim on Salads]. The source for checking three out of a larger sample is from Tuv Taam Vdaat 1:123.</ref>		#If a hechsher is placed on a vegetable you can assume that it is permissible to eat without further checking unless stated explicitly. This doesn't necessarily mean that there are zero bugs in the bag. Either the hechsher might mean that the vegetable has a instance of infestation less than miyut hamatzuy (10%) and doesn't need checking, they rely upon checking three sample sizes in a larger batch, or they rely upon the washing and checking of the quality control supervisor of the company.<ref>[https://oukosher.org/blog/consumer-kosher/in-the-bag-kosher-certification-of-bagged-salads/ OU Hechsherim on Salads]. The source for checking three out of a larger sample is from Tuv Taam Vdaat 1:123.</ref>

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	# Fruits with a chance of miut hamatzuy up until rov need to first be minimally cleaned/checked.<ref>Taz Y.D. 99:7 writes that the Heter to blend produce that have a chance of being infested was only said in a case where there was no other way of cleaning the produce. The Pri Megadim (M.Z. 99:7) writes that if it requires tremendous effort to clean it is considered to be not possible to clean. Bekiat Hamazon K'halacha (page 138 footnote 9) quotes from Rav Elyashiv, Rav Ben Tzion Abba Shaul, Rav Nissim Karelitz, and Rav Wosner who were all allowed to blend produce infested at a rate of miut hamatzuy after a minimal checking/cleaning. This is also the conclusion of Rav Eitam Henkin HY"D (Lachem Yihiyeh Lachlah end of chapter 6).		# Fruits with a chance of miut hamatzuy up until rov need to first be minimally cleaned/checked.<ref>Taz Y.D. 99:7 writes that the Heter to blend produce that have a chance of being infested was only said in a case where there was no other way of cleaning the produce. The Pri Megadim (M.Z. 99:7) writes that if it requires tremendous effort to clean it is considered to be not possible to clean. Bekiat Hamazon K'halacha (page 138 footnote 9) quotes from Rav Elyashiv, Rav Ben Tzion Abba Shaul, Rav Nissim Karelitz, and Rav Wosner who were all allowed to blend produce infested at a rate of miut hamatzuy after a minimal checking/cleaning. This is also the conclusion of Rav Eitam Henkin HY"D (Lachem Yihiyeh Lachlah end of chapter 6).

	The OU (based on the OU policy cited in an OU article on Jams) generally (excluding if there other leniencies) is strict for this opinion. </ref> One caveat is that the fruits need to be purchased with the intent of making them into a smoothie. If this wasn't the case, consult your local Orthodox Rav<!-- Not sure where the star-k got this from- is it that if you buy the fruits without the intention of making a smoothie we view it as kavanaso l'vatel? --><ref>Star-k and cRc's articles on the topic. The reasoning is that if they weren't purchased with the intent to blend them, then there may be problems of bittul issur l'chatchilah.</ref>		The OU (based on the OU policy cited in an OU article on Jams) generally (excluding if there other leniencies) is strict for this opinion. </ref> One caveat is that the fruits need to be purchased with the intent of making them into a smoothie. If this wasn't the case, consult your local Orthodox Rav<!-- Not sure where the star-k got this from- is it that if you buy the fruits without the intention of making a smoothie we view it as kavanaso l'vatel? --><ref>[https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/ Star-k] and [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc's] articles on the topic. The reasoning is that if they weren't purchased with the intent to blend them, then there may be problems of [[Nullification\|bittul issur l'chatchilah]].</ref>
	## There are those who are lenient in such case to allow blending without doing any cleaning/checking.<ref>The Shulchan Aruch Y.D. 84:14 cites from the Trumat Hadeshen that it is permissible to ~~gind~~ potentially infested wheat in a mill. The Trumas Hadeshen makes no note of the Taz's stringency to check/clean the wheat beforehand. This seems to be the opinion of the Shach (Y.D. 84:40). However some (see Rav Aviyam Levinson's article printed in RJJ Journal #74) point out that the Shach does say to try and minimize the infestation by using a louder mill which will cause more bugs to run away. This would mean that the Shach's opinion is similar to that of the Taz. This leniency is also quoted by the Badei Hashulchan (99:31) in the name of the Bach (Y.D. 137).		## There are those who are lenient in such case to allow blending without doing any cleaning/checking.<ref>The Shulchan Aruch Y.D. 84:14 cites from the Trumat Hadeshen that it is permissible to grind potentially infested wheat in a mill. The Trumas Hadeshen makes no note of the Taz's stringency to check/clean the wheat beforehand. This seems to be the opinion of the Shach (Y.D. 84:40). However some (see Rav Aviyam Levinson's article printed in RJJ Journal #74) point out that the Shach does say to try and minimize the infestation by using a louder mill which will cause more bugs to run away. This would mean that the Shach's opinion is similar to that of the Taz. This leniency is also quoted by the Badei Hashulchan (99:31) in the name of the Bach (Y.D. 137).

	Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is ~~definetly~~ infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the CrC (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>		Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definitely infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ CrC] (as stated in their policy on blending produce). </ref>
	# Produce with a higher than rov infestation rate must be cleaned and checked beforehand.<ref>Shach (Y.D. 115:28, this is also the implication of the Shach in Y.D. 84:38-9, but see Rabbi Akiva Eiger (77) who writes that there's no absolute conclusion from the Shach in siman 84) and Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Kamma 77, 207) limit the leniency of ein kavanato l'vateil only to a case of safeik. Rav Eitam Henkin (Lachem Yihiyeh L'achlah page 99) and Bedikat Hamazon K'halacha (page 137) cite this as the formative halacha. This seems to be the policy of the OU (as cited in an article on jams), cRc (as cited in their policy) and the Star-k (as cited in an article on blending produce).</ref>		# Produce with a higher than rov infestation rate must be cleaned and checked beforehand.<ref>Shach (Y.D. 115:28, this is also the implication of the Shach in Y.D. 84:38-9, but see Rabbi Akiva Eiger (77) who writes that there's no absolute conclusion from the Shach in siman 84) and Rabbi Akiva Eiger (Kamma 77, 207) limit the leniency of ein kavanato l'vateil only to a case of safeik. Rav Eitam Henkin (Lachem Yihiyeh L'achlah page 99) and Bedikat Hamazon K'halacha (page 137) cite this as the formative halacha. This seems to be the policy of the OU (as cited in an article on jams), [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc] (as cited in their policy) and the [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/ Star-k] (as cited in an article on blending produce).</ref>
	## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first.<ref>Bach (Sh"t Hachadashot siman 23); Aruch Hashulchan (84:86) and Chochmat Adam (52:9). This is also the implication Pri Chaddash (84:18 at the end); Kaf Hachaim (84:51 citing many Achronim); Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (46:38), amongst many other Achronim. </ref> Absent any other reason to be lenient, the general kashrut standard is to be stringent.<ref>OU (cited in article on jams), cRc (cited in their policy statement) and Star-k (article on blending produce) policies. </ref>		## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first.<ref>Bach (Sh"t Hachadashot siman 23); Aruch Hashulchan (84:86) and Chochmat Adam (52:9). This is also the implication Pri Chaddash (84:18 at the end); Kaf Hachaim (84:51 citing many Achronim); Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (46:38), amongst many other Achronim. </ref> Absent any other reason to be lenient, the general kashrut standard is to be stringent and not allow blending without checking first.<ref>OU (cited in article on jams), [https://consumer.crckosher.org/policies/pureeingpolicy/ cRc] (cited in their policy statement) and [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/ Star-k] (article on blending produce) policies. </ref>

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	#Making falafel with unchecked chickpeas isn't bitul lechatchila since that isn't your intent to nullify the bugs but just to make the recipe.<ref>Maharam Rotenburg Prague 190 writes based on Pesachim 30a that using a pot to cook isn't bitul lechatchila if one's intent isn't to nullify the taste of the food. Tosfot Rabbenu Peretz Pesachim 30a says this as well. It is further supported by the Ran Avoda Zara 33b, Rivash 349, Shulchan Aruch 84:13 and Taz. Yalkut Yosef Isur Vheter v. 2 p. 240 holds like this but adds that one should check the chickpeas in advance since it is possible to fix. Halichot Olam Naso p. 271 agrees. He cites further support for this from the Rashba 463, Tzemach Tzedek 51, and others.</ref>		#Making falafel with unchecked chickpeas isn't bitul lechatchila since that isn't your intent to nullify the bugs but just to make the recipe.<ref>Maharam Rotenburg Prague 190 writes based on Pesachim 30a that using a pot to cook isn't bitul lechatchila if one's intent isn't to nullify the taste of the food. Tosfot Rabbenu Peretz Pesachim 30a says this as well. It is further supported by the Ran Avoda Zara 33b, Rivash 349, Shulchan Aruch 84:13 and Taz. Yalkut Yosef Isur Vheter v. 2 p. 240 holds like this but adds that one should check the chickpeas in advance since it is possible to fix. Halichot Olam Naso p. 271 agrees. He cites further support for this from the Rashba 463, Tzemach Tzedek 51, and others.</ref>

	== Blended ~~Foods~~ ==		== Blended Produce ==

	# Any produce whose chance of containing a bug is less than a miut hamatzuy may be blended or pureed.<ref>See above section 1 that it is even permitted to eat such produce without cleaning or checking them first.</ref>		# Any produce whose chance of containing a bug is less than a miut hamatzuy may be blended or pureed.<ref>See above section 1 that it is even permitted to eat such produce without cleaning or checking them first.</ref>
	# Fruits with a chance of miut hamatzuy up until rov need to first be minimally cleaned/checked ~~(it shouldn't involve too much effort)~~.<ref>Taz Y.D. 99:7 writes that the Heter to blend produce that have a chance of being infested was only said in a case where there was no other way of cleaning the produce. The ~~Pitchei Teshuva~~ 99:~~4 cites from the Pri Megadim~~ that if it requires tremendous effort to clean it is considered to be not possible to clean. Bekiat Hamazon K'halacha (page 138 footnote 9) quotes from Rav Elyashiv, Rav Ben Tzion Abba Shaul, Rav Nissim Karelitz, and Rav Wosner who were all allowed to blend produce infested at a rate of miut hamatzuy after a minimal checking/cleaning. This is also the conclusion of Rav Eitam Henkin HY"D (Lachem Yihiyeh Lachlah end of chapter 6).		# Fruits with a chance of miut hamatzuy up until rov need to first be minimally cleaned/checked.<ref>Taz Y.D. 99:7 writes that the Heter to blend produce that have a chance of being infested was only said in a case where there was no other way of cleaning the produce. The Pri Megadim (M.Z. 99:7) writes that if it requires tremendous effort to clean it is considered to be not possible to clean. Bekiat Hamazon K'halacha (page 138 footnote 9) quotes from Rav Elyashiv, Rav Ben Tzion Abba Shaul, Rav Nissim Karelitz, and Rav Wosner who were all allowed to blend produce infested at a rate of miut hamatzuy after a minimal checking/cleaning. This is also the conclusion of Rav Eitam Henkin HY"D (Lachem Yihiyeh Lachlah end of chapter 6).

	The OU (based on the OU policy cited in an OU article on Jams) generally (excluding if there other leniencies) is strict for this opinion. </ref> One caveat is that the fruits need to be purchased with the intent of making them into a smoothie. If this wasn't the case, consult your local Orthodox Rav.<ref>Star-k's article on the topic. The reasoning is that if they weren't purchased with the intent to blend them, then there may be problems of bittul issur l'chatchilah.</ref>		The OU (based on the OU policy cited in an OU article on Jams) generally (excluding if there other leniencies) is strict for this opinion. </ref> One caveat is that the fruits need to be purchased with the intent of making them into a smoothie. If this wasn't the case, consult your local Orthodox Rav<!-- Not sure where the star-k got this from- is it that if you buy the fruits without the intention of making a smoothie we view it as kavanaso l'vatel? --><ref>Star-k's article on the topic. The reasoning is that if they weren't purchased with the intent to blend them, then there may be problems of bittul issur l'chatchilah.</ref>
	## There are those who are lenient in such case to allow blending without doing any cleaning/checking.		## There are those who are lenient in such case to allow blending without doing any cleaning/checking.<ref>The Shulchan Aruch Y.D. 84:14 cites from the Trumat Hadeshen that it is permissible to gind potentially infested wheat in a mill. The Trumas Hadeshen makes no note of the Taz's stringency to check/clean the wheat beforehand. This seems to be the opinion of the Shach (Y.D. 84:40). However some (see Rav Aviyam Levinson's article printed in RJJ Journal #74) point out that the Shach does say to try and minimize the infestation by using a louder mill which will cause more bugs to run away. This would mean that the Shach's opinion is similar to that of the Taz. This leniency is also quoted by the Badei Hashulchan (99:31) in the name of the Bach (Y.D. 137).

			Sh"t Ha'elef Lecha Shlomo (Rav Shlomo Kluger) claims that even the Taz would agree in a case where the produce isn't muchzak that one wouldn't need to clean/check them before blending. He understands that the Taz only stated his chumra with regards to produce which is definetly infested (rov) not a safeik (miut hamatzuy). In fact, this seems to be the policy of the Star-k (article on blending produce) and the CrC.</ref>
	# Fruits with a chance higher than rov must be cleaned and checked beforehand.		# Fruits with a chance higher than rov must be cleaned and checked beforehand.
	## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first, but the standard is not like this.		## There are those who are lenient even in this case to allow for blending without checking first, but the standard is not like this.
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	*[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/788162/rabbi-hershel-schachter/ibc-topics-bugs-in-kashrut/ Bugs in Kashrut] by Rabbi Hershel Schachter		*[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/788162/rabbi-hershel-schachter/ibc-topics-bugs-in-kashrut/ Bugs in Kashrut] by Rabbi Hershel Schachter
	*[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/851706/rabbi-netanel-wiederblank/how-to-check-produce-for-bugs/ How to Check Produce for Bugs]		*[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/851706/rabbi-netanel-wiederblank/how-to-check-produce-for-bugs/ How to Check Produce for Bugs]
	*[https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/#_ftn7 Star-K (Article on Blending ~~Bugs~~)]		*[https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/9259/going-down-smooth-a-kosher-primer-to-halachic-blending/#_ftn7 Star-K (Article on Blending Produce)]

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