Does one recite a fragrance blessing when picking up a fruit primarily to eat it, with no intent to smell it?
Synopsis
A fragrance blessing over fruit requires intent to smell. If one picked up the fruit only to eat it, no blessing is recited over the fragrance even if it is pleasant.
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