What blessing is recited over infused oil (shemen mevusam) after it has been filtered and the spices removed?
Synopsis
When spice-infused oil has been filtered so the spices are no longer present, there is a dispute whether any blessing applies. The Mechaber rules it is doubtful, and one should avoid smelling it to prevent a doubtful blessing.
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