Degree of Crushing Fruits in the Sabbatical Year

The seventh year (Shemittah)

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Question

Is it permissible to completely crush a fruit in the Sabbatical year until it entirely loses its form, or is it only allowed if the fruit is still somewhat recognizable?

Answer

Fruits and vegetables that are permitted to be crushed may be completely crushed, even if this results in the complete loss of the fruit's form.

Source

Rambam (Shemita Chapter 5, Halacha 3; Terumot Chapter 11, Halacha 2); Chazon Ish (Shevi'it, Siman 25, Se'if Katan 32); Seder HaShevi'it from Chazon Ish (Ot 9); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemita, Issue 3).

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