Mashing Potatoes in the Sabbatical Year

The seventh year (Shemittah)

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Question

Is it permissible to completely mash a potato during the Sabbatical year into a smooth puree until it completely loses the form of the fruit, or is it only allowed if it is still somewhat recognizable as a potato?

Answer

Fruits and vegetables that are permitted to be mashed may be completely mashed, even if they completely lose the form of the fruit.

Source

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

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