Tell me more ×
Mi Yodeya is a question and answer site for those who base their lives on Jewish law and tradition and anyone interested in learning more. It's 100% free, no registration required.
up vote 6 down vote favorite

We do not eat meat or poultry in the Nine Days with certain exceptions notably Shabbos. It is customary to taste the Shabbos cooking on erev Shabbos afternoon to check the flavouring. During the nine days, is it necessary to spit this small quantity of food out or can one swallow it? I once asked a shaaloh and was told it is permitted to swallow but must not eat a large amount. I recently heard in a shiur that it’s better not to swallow the food. CYLOR of course but where does the argument originate?

share|improve this question

2 Answers

up vote 3 down vote accepted

Per Shmiras Shabbos Khilchasa 42:61 on Erev Shabbos during the Nine Days, you may also taste the food. However, one should try not to swallow food containing meat ingredients

share|improve this answer
Rabbi Neustadt in his most recent "A discussion on the three weeks" quotes the Mekor Chayim 551:9 to say, "A woman who needs to taste the Shabbos foods while cooking may do so on Friday afternoon after midday". Since he does not mention spitting out the foods like the sources brought by the Shmiras Shabbos Khilchasa, I assume she may swallow the food. I could not find which Mekor Chayim this is. Can someone help please? – Avrohom Yitzchok Jul 16 '12 at 16:50
up vote 1 down vote

In the sefer Tshuvos Avigdor Halevi (Rav Nebontzal) page 390:24 he holds even to taste is assur.

share|improve this answer

Your Answer

 
discard

By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.