Is peppers (pilpelin) valid for the Havdalah spice blessing?
Synopsis
The Taz argues that peppers are included in the category of besamim for Havdalah. The Magen Avraham is uncertain about this. The Aruch HaShulchan rules that peppers are not used in practice.
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