Must the food be present before the person at the time of the bracha?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules one blesses only on food or drink that has been brought before the person. If one blesses and the food is brought afterward, one must bless again. However, if one blessed on fruits before him and then more of the same type or same bracha category were brought, no new bracha is needed. The Rema recommends having in mind all foods that may be brought.
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