If the etrog becomes invalid after performing the mitzvah, does it remain forbidden for consumption?
Synopsis
Even if the etrog becomes invalid or unsuitable for use after the mitzvah has been performed, it remains forbidden for consumption throughout the seven days of Sukkot because its designation applies to the entire period.
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