Peeling Shemitta fruits
Question
May one peel fruits and vegetables that are not usually eaten together with their peel?
Answer
It is forbidden to peel fruits and vegetables that are not usually peeled, since by peeling he destroys the peel, which becomes waste.
Source
Yerushalmi (Terumot ch. 11 hal. 4); Rambam (Shemittah ch. 5 hal. 3; Terumot ch. 11 hal. 10); Chazon Ish (Shevi'it sec. 14 subsec. 10); Seder HaShevi'it (to the Chazon Ish, sec. 9); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemittah, issue 3).
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