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Drinking the foam of a beverage.

Question

 A. Is it permissible to drink the foam of beer?
 B. Is it permissible to drink the foam of wine?

Please cite a source. 

Thank you. 

Answer

Shalom uVracha,

One should be careful not to drink the foam of a beverage.

See sources.

Answered 8 August 2025 How answers are reviewed
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Source

Chullin 105b; Eliyah Rabbah, Siman 170, Se’if Katan 24; Kaf HaChayim Ibid, Se’if Katan 82; Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Hilchot Shemirat HaGuf VeHaNefesh, Se’if 9.

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