Does one recite a bracha rishona (before-blessing) on food or drink consumed in less than the minimum quantity (less than a kezayis of food or less than a reviis of drink)?
Synopsis
All authorities agree that one recites the appropriate bracha rishona even on any amount of food or drink, since it is forbidden to derive benefit from this world without a blessing.
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