Food. Notes. by Rabbi Shraga Simmons. The correct bracha to say for over 500 food items.

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1 2008 The correct bracha to say for over 500 food items. by Rabbi Shraga Simmons A Food Bracha Rishona Bracha Achrona alcoholic beverages Borei Nefashot All Bran (cereal) Borei Nefashot almond Ha aitz Borei Nefashot Almond Delight (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya Alpha Bits (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya anchovies Borei Nefashot apple Ha aitz Borei Nefashot apple cake Mezonot Al Ha michya apple juice / cider Borei Nefashot apple pie Mezonot Al Ha michya apple sauce chunky Ha aitz Borei Nefashot apple sauce smooth (strained) Borei Nefashot Notes Bracha achrona for wine is Ha gafen. If didn t eat a kezayit of crust within 3-4 minutes, the bracha achrona is Borei Nefashot. 1

2 If very thin strip of dough, bracha is Ha aitz and Borei Nefashot. apple strudel Mezonot Al Ha michya apricot Ha aitz Borei Nefashot apricot jam/jelly with fruit pieces Ha aitz Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. apricot jam/jelly without fruit pieces Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. artichoke Ha adama Borei Nefashot asparagus Ha adama Borei Nefashot asparagus soup Ha adama Borei Nefashot aspirin none none aspirin, children's (if pleasant tasting) none avocado Ha aitz Borei Nefashot B bagel Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon baked apple Ha aitz Borei Nefashot baked beans Ha adama Borei Nefashot bamboo shoots Ha adama Borei Nefashot banana Ha adama Borei Nefashot banana bread Mezonot Al Ha michya banana chips Ha adama Borei Nefashot banana split ice cream + Ha adama Borei Nefashot barley (cooked) Mezonot Al Ha michya barley soup Al Ha michya bean soup Ha adama Borei Nefashot beans Ha adama Borei Nefashot beef Borei Nefashot beef stew (potatoes and meat) Ha adama + Borei Nefashot beer Borei Nefashot beets Ha adama Borei Nefashot blackberries Ha aitz Borei Nefashot blintzes Mezonot Al Ha michya blueberries Ha aitz Borei Nefashot bologna Borei Nefashot borekas Mezonot Al Ha michya No after-bracha, since a kezayit volume is not consumed Both brachot must be said because both foods are desired. If the barley is majority, then only say Mezonot If small pieces, and either the meat or potatoes is the majority (ikar), then say only one bracha rishona. borscht Ha adama Borei Nefashot bourbon none since typically do not drink a revi it in a few gulps bran Borei Nefashot Bran Chex (cereal) Borei Nefashot Bran Flakes (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya 2

3 bran muffins Mezonot Al Ha michya brandy none since typically do not drink a revi it in a few gulps brazil nuts Ha aitz Borei Nefashot bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon bread sticks Mezonot Al Ha michya breaded chicken or fish Borei Nefashot Say Mezonot if it has a thick coating. broccoli Ha adama Borei Nefashot broth (vegetable) Ha adama Borei Nefashot brownies Mezonot Al Ha michya Brussels sprouts Ha adama Borei Nefashot bubble gum none No bracha achrona, because you only swallow the sugar and flavoring, which is less than a kezayit. buckwheat (kasha) Ha adama Borei Nefashot Buckwheat is a legume, not a grain. bun (bread) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon bun (sweet dough) Mezonot Al Ha michya butter Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. buttermilk Borei Nefashot C cabbage Ha adama Borei Nefashot cake Mezonot Al Ha michya calzone (eaten as a meal) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon Bracha is Mezonot if not eaten as part of a meal. candy Borei Nefashot cantaloupe Ha adama Borei Nefashot carob Ha aitz Borei Nefashot carrot Ha adama Borei Nefashot carrot cake Mezonot Al Ha michya carrot juice Borei Nefashot cashew Ha aitz Borei Nefashot casserole (with noodles or pie crust) Mezonot Al Ha michya cauliflower Ha adama Borei Nefashot celery Ha adama Borei Nefashot celery soup Ha adama Borei Nefashot Cereal cooked Mezonot Al Ha michya Cereal puffed (wheat or rice) Ha adama Borei Nefashot Cereal with corn flour Borei Nefashot Wheat starch is added only as binder. Cereal with oat flour Mezonot Al Ha michya Cereal with rice flour Mezonot Borei Nefashot Cereal with wheat flour Mezonot Al Ha michya challah Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon champagne Ha gafen Al Ha gafen Cheerios (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya cheese Borei Nefashot 3

4 cheese blintzes Mezonot Al Ha michya cheese cake Mezonot Al Ha michya If very thin crust, bracha rishona is. Even with thick crust, if you do not eat a kezayit of crust within 3-4 minutes, say Borei Nefashot. cherry Ha aitz Borei Nefashot cherry pie Mezonot Al Ha michya If very thin crust, bracha is Ha aitz and Borei Nefashot cherry wine Borei Nefashot chestnut Ha aitz Borei Nefashot chewing gum none chicken Borei Nefashot chicken fricassee Borei Nefashot chicken salad majority vegetables Ha adama Borei Nefashot If the majority is chicken. chicken soup Borei Nefashot chicken soup with noodles, matzah balls, or soup nuts Al Ha michya + Borei Nefashot No bracha achrona, because you only swallow the sugar and flavoring, which is less than a kezayit. If has with large pieces of celery or carrot, also say Ha adama. chickpeas Ha adama Borei Nefashot chicory Ha adama Borei Nefashot chili con carne Borei Nefashot Chinese noodles Mezonot Al Ha michya chives Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. chocolate Borei Nefashot chocolate cake Mezonot Al Ha michya chocolate covered peanuts Ha adama Borei Nefashot chocolate covered raisins, almonds, cherries Ha aitz + Borei Nefashot chocolate drink Borei Nefashot chocolate milk Borei Nefashot The bracha achrona on raisins is Al Ha aitz. With kishke, also say Mezonot. If large chunks of meat, cholent Ha adama Borei Nefashot also say. chopped liver Borei Nefashot chow mein majority vegetables Ha adama Borei Nefashot If the majority is chicken. chow mein with noodles or rice Mezonot Al Ha michya chumus Borei Nefashot If still recognizable as chick peas, then say Ha adama. cider Borei Nefashot Cinnamon (raw) Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. cinnamon bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon cinnamon roll Mezonot Al Ha michya cocoa Borei Nefashot No bracha is said on unsweetened cocoa powder. Cocoa Pebbles (cereal) Mezonot Borei Nefashot Cocoa Puffs (cereal) Borei Nefashot made from corn flour; wheat starch is added only as binder coconut Ha aitz Borei Nefashot whether whole or shredded coconut milk Borei Nefashot coffee Borei Nefashot 4

5 coffee cake Mezonot Al Ha michya cognac Borei Nefashot cola Borei Nefashot coleslaw Ha adama Borei Nefashot cookies Mezonot Al Ha michya coriander Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. corn Ha adama Borei Nefashot corn bread/muffin without grain flour Borei Nefashot corn bread/muffin with grain flour Mezonot Al Ha michya Corn Chex (cereal) Borei Nefashot corn chips Borei Nefashot Corn Flakes (cereal) Ha adama Al Ha michya Corn Pops (cereal) Ha adama Borei Nefashot corn soup Ha adama Borei Nefashot corned beef Borei Nefashot cottage cheese Borei Nefashot cotton candy none cough drops (flavored) none couscous Mezonot Al Ha michya crackers Mezonot Al Ha michya cranberry Ha adama Borei Nefashot cranberry juice Borei Nefashot cranberry relish Ha adama Borei Nefashot cranberry sauce (smooth) Borei Nefashot cranberry sauce (unstrained) Ha aitz Borei Nefashot cream cheese Borei Nefashot cream of mushroom soup Borei Nefashot cream of wheat Mezonot Al Ha michya cream pie Mezonot Al Ha michya cream puff Mezonot Al Ha michya Crispix (cereal) Al Ha michya croissant Mezonot Al Ha michya croutons Mezonot Al Ha michya When produced from flattened corn kernels Ha adama. If produced from corn flour,. To say a bracha achrona, would need to eat a quantity equal to a kezayit of the original (unspun) sugar Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. Bracha is Ha adama, since the bush grows within 9 inches of the ground. Bracha is Ha adama, since the bush grows within 9 inches of the ground. Say Mezonot and eat from the dark side; then say Ha adama and eat from the light side. Say Hamotzee if the croutons made from leftover bread. Crunchy Bran (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya cucumber Ha adama Borei Nefashot cucumber salad Ha adama Borei Nefashot cupcake Mezonot Al Ha michya currants Ha aitz Borei Nefashot custard Borei Nefashot cutlets - breaded Borei Nefashot If thick coating Mezonot. 5

6 D Danish Mezonot Al Ha michya date bread Mezonot Al Ha michya dates Ha aitz Al Ha aitz derma, stuffed (kishke) Mezonot Al Ha michya assuming the recipe contains flour devil's food cake Mezonot Al Ha michya dill pickle Ha adama Borei Nefashot Double Chex (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya dough (fried or cooked) Mezonot Al Ha michya doughnut Mezonot Al Ha michya dried fruit Ha aitz Borei Nefashot duck Borei Nefashot dumpling Mezonot Al Ha michya E eclair Mezonot Al Ha michya egg Borei Nefashot egg drops (nockerlach) Mezonot Al Ha michya egg nog Borei Nefashot egg salad Borei Nefashot eggplant Ha adama Borei Nefashot eggplant parmigiana Ha adama Borei Nefashot enchilada Borei Nefashot endive Ha adama Borei Nefashot English muffin Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon escarole lettuce Ha adama Borei Nefashot espresso (coffee) Borei Nefashot If banana bracha rishona is Ha adama. If dates, figs or raisins bracha achrona is Al Ha aitz If sweet and not eaten as (or with) a meal, then say Mezonot / Al Ha michya. etrog jam Ha aitz Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. F falafel (with pita bread) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon falafel balls Ha adama Borei Nefashot farfel Mezonot Al Ha michya farina Mezonot Al Ha michya Fibre One (cereal) Borei Nefashot figs Ha aitz Al Ha aitz fish Borei Nefashot fish sticks Borei Nefashot If thick coating Mezonot. frankfurter Borei Nefashot French fries Ha adama Borei Nefashot French toast Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon Frosted Flakes (cereal) Ha adama Borei Nefashot 6

7 frosting Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. Fruit & Fibre (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya fruit cake Mezonot Al Ha michya fruit cocktail Ha aitz or Ha adama Borei Nefashot Bracha rishona depends on the majority. fruit juice Borei Nefashot fruit leather / roll Borei Nefashot The fruit is unrecognizable. Fruit Loops (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya Fruit peels (candied or chocolate-covered) Borei Nefashot fruit punch Borei Nefashot fruit soup Ha aitz Borei Nefashot If pureed, the bracha is. Fruity Pebbles (cereal) Mezonot Borei Nefashot fudge Borei Nefashot G garlic bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon garlic, cooked or fried Ha adama Borei Nefashot Raw garlic is. gefilte fish Borei Nefashot gelatin desert Borei Nefashot gherkin Ha adama Borei Nefashot giblets Borei Nefashot ginger ale Borei Nefashot ginger bread cookies Mezonot Al Ha michya Golden Grahams (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya goose Borei Nefashot gooseberry Ha aitz Borei Nefashot goulash or Ha adama Borei Nefashot graham crackers Mezonot Al Ha michya granola Ha adama Borei Nefashot Even prepared with bread crumbs; the purpose is just to hold the ingredients together. Bracha rishona depends which ingredient is the majority. If large pieces of both meat and potatoes, say a separate bracha on each. The oats are toasted, not cooked. If the oat particles adhere to one another, say Mezonot and Al Ha michya. grape juice Ha gafen Al Ha gafen Grape Nuts (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya grapefruit Ha aitz Borei Nefashot grapefruit juice Borei Nefashot grapes Ha aitz Al Ha aitz gravy Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. green beans Ha adama Borei Nefashot green pepper Ha adama Borei Nefashot grits (cooked) Mezonot Al Ha michya groats (buckwheat) Ha adama Borei Nefashot Buckwheat is a legume, not a grain. guava Ha aitz Borei Nefashot gum none gumdrops Borei Nefashot No bracha achrona, because you only swallow the sugar and flavoring, which is less than a kezayit. 7

8 H halvah Borei Nefashot Hamantashen cookies Mezonot Al Ha michya hamburger Borei Nefashot hash or Ha adama Borei Nefashot Bracha rishona depends which ingredient meat or potatoes is the majority. hazel nut Ha aitz Borei Nefashot herring Borei Nefashot hominy grits Borei Nefashot honey Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. honey cake Mezonot Al Ha michya Honey Nut Cheerios (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya Honeycomb (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya honeydew melon Ha adama Borei Nefashot horseradish Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. hot chocolate (cocoa) Borei Nefashot hot dog Borei Nefashot I ice coffee Borei Nefashot ice cream Borei Nefashot If you eat the ice cream separately and for its own sake, then also say. ice cream cake Mezonot Al Ha michya ice cream in cone Borei Nefashot If sugar cone, first say Mezonot on the cone. ice cream sandwich Al Ha michya ice cream soda Borei Nefashot ice cream sundae Borei Nefashot The toppings are usually considered tafel. iced tea Borei Nefashot ices Borei Nefashot Italian bread Hamotzee Borei Nefashot J jam (with fruit pieces) Ha aitz Borei Nefashot According to some authorities, a bracha achrona is said only if consumed a revi it in a few For strawberry jam, say Ha adama. This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. jam (without fruit pieces) Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. jello-type dessert Borei Nefashot If fruit pieces are the majority, say Ha aitz. jelly Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. jelly roll Mezonot Al Ha michya 8

9 K kasha (buckwheat) Ha adama Borei Nefashot Buckwheat is a legume, not a grain. kasha varnishkes Mezonot Al Ha michya Varnishkes are bowtie noodles. ketchup Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. kichel Mezonot Al Ha michya kidney beans Ha adama Borei Nefashot kishke Mezonot Al Ha michya stuffed derma contains flour kiwi Ha aitz Borei Nefashot Kneidelach (matzah balls) Mezonot Al Ha michya knish Mezonot Al Ha michya kohlrabi Ha adama Borei Nefashot kreplach Mezonot Al Ha michya kugel challah Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon kugel noodle Mezonot Al Ha michya kugel potato Ha adama Borei Nefashot kugel rice Mezonot Borei Nefashot kumquat Ha aitz Borei Nefashot L If no recognizable pieces of potato, the bracha is. lamb Borei Nefashot lasagna Mezonot Al Ha michya latke Ha adama Borei Nefashot When made from grated potatoes. leek Ha adama Borei Nefashot lemon (raw - if edible) Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. lemon juice Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. lemon meringue pie Mezonot Al Ha michya lemonade Borei Nefashot lentil soup Ha adama Borei Nefashot lentils Ha adama Borei Nefashot lettuce Ha adama Borei Nefashot licorice candy Borei Nefashot The flour is only a thickening/binding agent. licorice extract Borei Nefashot licorice root (natural) Ha adama Borei Nefashot Life (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya lima beans Ha adama Borei Nefashot lime Borei Nefashot lime juice Borei Nefashot liqueur Borei Nefashot liver Borei Nefashot liverwurst Borei Nefashot lokshon (noodles) Mezonot Al Ha michya lollipop Borei Nefashot lox Borei Nefashot Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. 9

10 M macadamia nut Ha aitz Borei Nefashot macaroni Mezonot Al Ha michya macaroni and cheese Mezonot Al Ha michya macaroons Borei Nefashot malted milk Borei Nefashot Maltex (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya mandarin orange Ha aitz Borei Nefashot mandlebread Mezonot Al Ha michya mango Ha aitz Borei Nefashot maraschino cherries Ha aitz Borei Nefashot marshmallow Borei Nefashot marzipan Borei Nefashot mashed fruit Ha aitz Borei Nefashot mashed potatoes Ha adama Borei Nefashot matzah Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon matzah ball (kneidel) Mezonot Al Ha michya matzah brei Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon matzah crackers Mezonot Al Ha michya matzah meal cake Mezonot Al Ha michya matzah, egg Mezonot Al Ha michya Made with ground nuts and coconut. If strands of coconut are visible, the bracha is Ha aitz. If made with grain flour, the bracha is Mezonot. Mashed fruit typically retains its distinct texture and appearance. (Mashed banana is Ha adama.) Say the Hamotzee on bread or matzah. If the pieces of matzah are all less than kezayit, the bracha is Mezonot. mayonnaise Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. meat Borei Nefashot meat pie (with crust) Mezonot Al Ha michya meatballs Borei Nefashot even when matzah meal is added as a binder meatloaf Borei Nefashot medicine - plain none none medicine pleasant tasting none melba toast Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon melon Ha adama Borei Nefashot mezonot roll as a meal Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon mezonot roll as a snack Mezonot Al Ha michya milk Borei Nefashot milkshake Borei Nefashot millet Ha adama Borei Nefashot mints Borei Nefashot mock liver Ha adama Borei Nefashot mousse Borei Nefashot muffin Mezonot Al Ha michya mulberry Ha aitz Borei Nefashot mushroom and barley soup Al Ha michya If bread crumbs or matzah meal are added for taste (not just as a binder), the bracha is Mezonot. Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. If the barley is the majority, say only Mezonot. 10

11 mushroom omelet Borei Nefashot mushroom soup Borei Nefashot Bracha achrona is said only if eat a kezayit of the solid within 3-4 minutes, or a revi it of the liquid in a few mushrooms Borei Nefashot mustard Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. N napoleon Mezonot Al Ha michya nectar (fruit) Borei Nefashot nectarine Ha aitz Borei Nefashot noodle pudding (kugel) Mezonot Al Ha michya noodle soup Al Ha michya noodles Mezonot Al Ha michya nut cake with flour Mezonot Al Ha michya If the noodles are the majority, say only Mezonot. If the flour is only added as a binder, of if made with potato starch, say. nutmeg Ha aitz Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. Nutrific (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya O oatmeal Mezonot Al Ha michya oatmeal cookies Mezonot Al Ha michya oats (raw, fresh) Ha adama Borei Nefashot okra Ha adama Borei Nefashot olive Ha aitz Al Ha aitz omelet Borei Nefashot onion (cooked or fried) Ha adama Borei Nefashot onion (raw) Borei Nefashot onion bread or roll Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon onion crackers Mezonot Al Ha michya onion rings with heavy coating Ha adama Borei Nefashot onion soup Ha adama Borei Nefashot orange Ha aitz Borei Nefashot orange juice Borei Nefashot even with pulp orange marmalade Borei Nefashot P pancakes Mezonot Al Ha michya With light coating, say only Ha adama. For the bracha achrona, since a kezayit of mezonot is usually not eaten within 3-4 minutes, do not say Al Ha'michya, but rather Borei Nefashot. Bracha achrona is said only if eat a kezayit of the solid within 3-4 minutes, or a revi it of the liquid in a few If made from onion flavoring only, say. If made with chunks of orange solids, the bracha is Ha aitz. papaya Ha adama Borei Nefashot parsley Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. parsnip Ha adama Borei Nefashot 11

12 Passover cake from matzah meal Mezonot Al Ha michya Passover cake from potato starch Borei Nefashot pastrami Borei Nefashot pastry Mezonot Al Ha michya pea soup Ha adama Borei Nefashot peach Ha aitz Borei Nefashot peach pie Mezonot Borei Nefashot peanut butter chunky Ha adama Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. peanut butter creamy Ha adama Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. peanuts Ha adama Borei Nefashot pear Ha aitz Borei Nefashot peas Ha adama Borei Nefashot pecans Ha aitz Borei Nefashot peel (of fruits) Borei Nefashot persimmon Ha aitz Borei Nefashot pickle Ha adama Borei Nefashot pickled herring Borei Nefashot pie crust Mezonot Al Ha michya pineapple Ha adama Borei Nefashot pistachios Ha aitz Borei Nefashot pizza Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon plum Ha aitz Borei Nefashot pomegranate Ha aitz Al Ha aitz popcorn Ha adama Borei Nefashot porridge Mezonot Al Ha michya pot roast Borei Nefashot potato Ha adama Borei Nefashot potato blintzes Mezonot Al Ha michya potato chips Ha adama Borei Nefashot potato knish Mezonot Al Ha michya potato kugel Ha adama Borei Nefashot potato latkes Ha adama Borei Nefashot If the dough is made with juice (not water), and it is eaten as a snack, the bracha is Mezonot. Bracha is Ha adama even when made from a powder, since it returns to a form or texture that is uniquely recognizable as a potato food. If no recognizable pieces of potato, the bracha is. If no recognizable pieces of potato, the bracha is. potato salad Ha adama Borei Nefashot potatoes mashed Ha adama Borei Nefashot Since they retain their distinct texture and appearance. potatoes powdered instant Ha adama Borei Nefashot Since they are recognizable as a potato product. pound cake Mezonot Al Ha michya pretzels Mezonot Al Ha michya Pringles Ha adama Borei Nefashot prune juice Borei Nefashot prunes Ha aitz Borei Nefashot pudding Borei Nefashot Bracha is Ha adama even when made from a powder, since it returns to a form or texture that is uniquely recognizable as a potato food. 12

13 puffed wheat Ha adama Borei Nefashot pumpernickel bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon pumpkin pie Mezonot Al Ha michya pumpkin seeds Ha adama Borei Nefashot Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. Q quiche Mezonot Al Ha michya quince Ha aitz Borei Nefashot If didn t eat a kezayit of crust within 3-4 minutes, the bracha achrona is Borei Nefashot. R radish Ha adama Borei Nefashot Raisin Bran (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya raisin bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon raisin wine Ha gafen Al Ha gafen raisins Ha aitz Al Ha aitz raspberries Ha aitz Borei Nefashot rhubarb (cooked) Ha adama Borei Nefashot rice Mezonot Borei Nefashot rice cakes Ha adama Borei Nefashot Rice Krispies (cereal) Mezonot Borei Nefashot rice pudding (kugel) Mezonot Borei Nefashot roast beef Borei Nefashot Roll (bread) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon root beer Borei Nefashot rye bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon If the water content is more than six times the raisins, then the bracha is. S salad, vegetable Ha adama Borei Nefashot salami Borei Nefashot salmon Borei Nefashot sandwich (bread) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon sardines Borei Nefashot scallions Ha adama Borei Nefashot scotch Borei Nefashot sesame seeds Ha adama Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. sherbet Borei Nefashot Shredded Wheat (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya soda Borei Nefashot sour cream Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. sour kraut Ha adama Borei Nefashot soy beans Ha adama Borei Nefashot spaghetti Mezonot Al Ha michya 13

14 spaghetti and meatballs Al Ha michya Spanish omelet Borei Nefashot spinach Ha adama Borei Nefashot split pea soup Borei Nefashot sponge cake Mezonot Al Ha michya sprouts Borei Nefashot squash Ha adama Borei Nefashot steak Borei Nefashot strawberry Ha adama Borei Nefashot strawberry shortcake Mezonot Al Ha michya string beans Ha adama Borei Nefashot strudel Mezonot Al Ha michya stuffed peppers or cabbage meat as main ingredient Borei Nefashot stuffed peppers or cabbage rice as main ingredient Mezonot Borei Nefashot If pieces of peas are still recognizable, the bracha is Ha adama. Alfalfa and bean sprouts are since they are grown in pots (or hydroponically), not in the ground. If you desire the pepper/cabbage by itself, say a separate Ha adama. If you desire the pepper/cabbage by itself, say a separate Ha adama. stuffing Mezonot Al Ha michya sugar Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. sundae (ice cream) Borei Nefashot The toppings are usually considered tafel. sunflower seeds Ha adama Borei Nefashot sweet potato Ha adama Borei Nefashot Swiss cheese Borei Nefashot syrup Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. T taco shells Borei Nefashot made from ground corn taffy Borei Nefashot tangerine Ha aitz Borei Nefashot tapioca pudding Mezonot Al Ha michya If made without flour, the bracha is. tarts Mezonot Al Ha michya tea Borei Nefashot tehina Borei Nefashot Made from ground sesame seeds. This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. toast (bread) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon tomato Ha adama Borei Nefashot tomato juice Borei Nefashot tomato soup Ha adama Borei Nefashot With rice, also say Mezonot. tortilla Borei Nefashot made of corn flour tuna casserole Mezonot Al Ha michya tuna fish Borei Nefashot turkey Borei Nefashot turnips Ha adama Borei Nefashot tzimmes Ha adama Borei Nefashot assuming that carrots are the ikar ingredient 14

15 V veal Borei Nefashot vegetable soup Ha adama Borei Nefashot vegetable salad Ha adama Borei Nefashot vegetarian (soy) meat Borei Nefashot Vitamins (chewable) none Bracha achrona is said only if eat a kezayit of the solid within 3-4 minutes, or a revi it of the liquid in a few If with noodles, also say Mezonot. Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. W waffles Mezonot Al Ha michya Waldorf salad Ha aitz Borei Nefashot assuming that apples are the ikar ingredient walnut Ha aitz Borei Nefashot water Borei Nefashot watermelon Ha adama Borei Nefashot wheat germ cooked Mezonot Al Ha michya wheat germ toasted Ha adama Borei Nefashot Wheaties (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha michya whipped cream Borei Nefashot whiskey Borei Nefashot wine Ha gafen Al Ha gafen Y yam Ha adama Borei Nefashot yeast cake Mezonot Al Ha michya yogurt Borei Nefashot Added fruit is usually considered tafel. Z zucchini Ha adama Borei Nefashot 15