Must flour sacks be transported on an animal with a saddle or leather barrier when going from the mill?
Synopsis
The Mechaber prohibits placing flour sacks directly on an animal without a saddle or thick leather barrier. The concern is that the animal's body heat or sweat may cause the flour to leaven.
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