Does cutting a vegetable into small pieces change its blessing?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that cutting a vegetable into small pieces does not change its blessing. The MB extends this: as long as the food retains some recognizable appearance, the blessing does not change. However, the MB notes a dispute about ground sesame seeds — Magen Avraham says grinding changes the blessing to Shehakol (no form remains), while the Even HaOzer holds Borei Pri Ha'adamah still applies unless made into liquid.
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