Crushing a Tomato during the Sabbatical Year
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Question
Is it permissible during the Sabbatical year to crush a tomato in a blender for an Arabic salad into a complete puree, losing the fruit's form entirely, or is it only allowed if small pieces of the tomato are still visible?
Answer
Fruits and vegetables that are permitted to be crushed may be completely crushed, losing the form of the fruit.
Source
Rambam (Shemita Chapter 5, Halacha 3; Terumot Chapter 11, Halacha 2); Chazon Ish (Shemita, Siman 25, Se'if Katan 32); Seder HaShevi'it from Chazon Ish (Ot Tet); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemita, Issue 3).