Flour – Chametz?
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Question
What is the status of flour nowadays regarding the prohibition of chametz that has passed through Pesach (chametz she’avar alav ha‑Pesach)? Is flour considered to be “washed flour,” and therefore there is no problem with it after Pesach? Also, what is the halachic status of spelt flour in this regard?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
Flour has the status of a possible (doubtful) chametz. It is forbidden to keep it in one’s possession over Pesach without selling it. On the other hand, it is not definite chametz, and there are those who have the custom not to sell it.
This applies both to wheat flour and to spelt flour.
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