Peeling fruits of the Shemittah year
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Question
Q. Is it permitted to peel fruits and vegetables that are normally peeled, even though they can also be eaten with the peel?
Answer
A. It is permitted to peel fruits and vegetables that are normally peeled, even though this causes the peel to be discarded, since this is the usual way of preparing them.
Source
S. Jerusalem Talmud (Terumot 11:4); Rambam (Shemittah 5:3; Terumot 11:10); Chazon Ish (Shevi'it 14:10); Seder HaShevi'it (according to the Chazon Ish, sec. 9); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemittah, issue 3).
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