Is it permitted to rub food from stalks (molelin) on Shabbat?

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Synopsis

The Mechaber rules one may not rub food from stalks in the normal manner, but may do so with a shinui (modification) using fingertips. The Rema records a stringent view that forbids even this and therefore prohibits shelling almonds/nuts from green shells.

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