Does a 'beriah' (whole natural unit of food, such as a single grape or pomegranate seed) require a bracha acharona even if it is less than a kezayis?
Synopsis
The Mechaber reports a doubt (yesh mistapkim) whether a beriah requires a bracha acharona even under a kezayis, and therefore advises avoiding eating a beriah of less than a kezayis. The Rema defines beriah as requiring the item to be eaten whole with its seed. The Mishnah Berurah expands on what qualifies as a beriah and what disqualifies it.
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