Mashing Shemitta produce
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Question
Q. During the Shemitta year, is it permitted to mash a potato completely into a very smooth puree until it totally loses the form of the produce, or is it only permitted on condition that it still remains somewhat recognizable as potato?
Answer
A. Fruits and vegetables that may be mashed may be mashed even completely, to the point that they lose their original form.
Source
M. Rambam (Shemitta 5:3; Terumot 11:2); Chazon Ish (Shevi’it, sec. 25, note 32); Seder HaShevi’it from the Chazon Ish (sec. 9); Zimra LeShimcha (Shemitta, issue 3).
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