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Rabbi Bodner, in his work Halachos of Brochos (p. 455), cites Mishna Berura 204:5 explaining that while salt is generally not consumed by itself, one does derive a small amount of enjoyment when do...
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PinnyM
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2021-11-29T16:04:04Z (almost 3 years ago)
Rabbi Bodner, in his work Halachos of _Brochos_ (p. 455), cites _Mishna Berura_ 204:5 explaining that while salt is generally not consumed by itself, one does derive a small amount of enjoyment when doing so. This is in contrast to other spices which don't meet that criteria. Presumably, if it can be demonstrated that a particular spice is enjoyable on its own (culturally, but not on an individual basis due to the principle of _Batla Daato_), then the same rule should apply. Certainly, one should ask their own local halachic authority before taking that course.