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Interest in a Food Loan

Question

He took a 1.5-liter bottle of milk from his friend and returns a 2-liter bottle. Is there an issue of interest?

Answer

It is forbidden, and the lender should return half a liter to him.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 162

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