Peeling Fruits That Are Usually Peeled
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Question
Is it permissible during the Sabbatical year to peel fruits and vegetables that are usually peeled, even though they can be eaten with the peel?
Answer
It is permissible to peel fruits and vegetables that are usually peeled, even though this results in the loss of the peel, because this is the customary practice.
Source
Jerusalem Talmud (Terumot, Chapter 11, Halacha 4); Rambam (Shemita, Chapter 5, Halacha 3; Terumot, Chapter 11, Halacha 10); Chazon Ish (Shevi'it, Siman 14, Se'if 10); Seder HaShevi'it (Chazon Ish, Letter 9); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemita, Issue 3).