Does cold water transmit chametz flavor from a wheat kernel to food cooked or dough kneaded with that water?
Synopsis
Major dispute: the Mechaber permits food made with cold water containing chametz (with 60:1 ratio). Some forbid even cold water during Pesach since mashehu applies. The Rema rules cold water is lenient, and the Taz holds cold water never transmits flavor.
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