1 2008 The correct bracha to say for over 500 food items. by Rabbi Shraga Simmons A Food Bracha Rishona Bracha Achrona Notes alcoholic beveragesShehakolBorei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a reviit in a few gulps. Bracha achrona for wine is Hagafen. All Bran (cereal)ShehakolBorei Nefashot almondHaaitzBorei Nefashot Almond Delight (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya Alpha Bits (cereal) MezonotAl Hamichya anchoviesShehakolBorei Nefashot appleHaaitzBorei Nefashot apple cakeMezonotAl Hamichya apple juice / ciderShehakolBorei Nefashot apple pieMezonotAl Hamichya Ifdidnteatakezayitofcrustwithin3-4minutes,the bracha achrona is Borei Nefashot. apple sauce chunkyHaaitzBorei Nefashot apple sauce smooth (strained)ShehakolBorei Nefashot 2 apple strudelMezonotAl Hamichya If very thin strip of dough, bracha is Haaitz and Borei Nefashot. apricotHaaitzBorei Nefashot apricot jam/jelly with fruit pieces HaaitzBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. apricot jam/jelly without fruit pieces ShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. artichokeHaadamaBorei Nefashot asparagusHaadamaBorei Nefashot asparagus soupHaadamaBorei Nefashot aspirinnonenone aspirin, children's(if pleasant tasting) Shehakolnone No after-bracha, since a kezayit volume is not consumed avocadoHaaitzBorei Nefashot B bagelHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon baked appleHaaitzBorei Nefashot baked beansHaadamaBorei Nefashot bamboo shootsHaadamaBorei Nefashot banana HaadamaBorei Nefashot banana breadMezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. banana chipsHaadamaBorei Nefashot banana split ice cream Shehakol +Haadama Borei Nefashot Both brachot must be said because both foods are desired. barley (cooked)MezonotAl Hamichya barley soup Mezonot +Shehakol Al HamichyaIf the barley is majority, then only say Mezonot bean soupHaadamaBorei Nefashot beansHaadamaBorei Nefashot beefShehakolBorei Nefashot beef stew(potatoes and meat) Haadama +Shehakol Borei NefashotIf small pieces, and either the meat or potatoes is the majority (ikar), then say only one bracha rishona. beerShehakolBorei Nefashot beetsHaadamaBorei NefashotblackberriesHaaitzBorei Nefashot blintzesMezonotAl Hamichya blueberriesHaaitzBorei Nefashot bolognaShehakolBorei NefashotborekasMezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. borscht HaadamaBorei NefashotbourbonShehakolnonesince typically do not drink a reviit in a few gulps branShehakolBorei NefashotBran Chex (cereal)ShehakolBorei NefashotBran Flakes (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya 3 bran muffinsMezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. brandyShehakolnonesince typically do not drink a reviit in a few gulps brazil nutsHaaitzBorei Nefashot breadHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon bread sticks MezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. breaded chicken or fishShehakolBorei NefashotSay Mezonot if it has a thick coating. broccoliHaadamaBorei Nefashot broth (vegetable)Haadama Borei Nefashot browniesMezonotAl Hamichya Brussels sproutsHaadamaBorei Nefashot bubble gumShehakolnone No bracha achrona, because you only swallowthe sugar and flavoring, which is less than a kezayit. buckwheat (kasha)HaadamaBorei NefashotBuckwheat is a legume, not a grain.bun (bread)HamotzeeBirkat Hamazon bun (sweet dough)MezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. butterShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. buttermilkShehakolBorei Nefashot C cabbageHaadamaBorei Nefashot cake MezonotAl Hamichya calzone (eaten as a meal)HamotzeeBirkat HamazonBracha is Mezonot if not eaten as part of a meal. candyShehakolBorei Nefashot cantaloupeHaadamaBorei Nefashot carobHaaitzBorei Nefashot carrotHaadamaBorei Nefashot carrot cakeMezonotAl Hamichya carrot juiceShehakolBorei Nefashot cashewHaaitzBorei Nefashot casserole(with noodles or pie crust) MezonotAl Hamichya cauliflowerHaadamaBorei Nefashot celeryHaadamaBorei Nefashot celery soupHaadamaBorei Nefashot Cereal cookedMezonotAl Hamichya Cereal puffed(wheat or rice) HaadamaBorei Nefashot Cereal with corn flourShehakolBorei NefashotWheat starch is added only as binder. Cereal with oat flourMezonotAl Hamichya Cereal with rice flourMezonotBorei Nefashot Cereal with wheat flourMezonotAl Hamichya challahHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon champagneHagafenAl Hagafen No bracha achrona, if did not drink a reviit in a few gulps. Cheerios (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya cheeseShehakolBorei Nefashot 4 cheese blintzesMezonotAl Hamichya cheese cakeMezonotAl Hamichya If very thin crust, bracha rishona is Shehakol. Even with thick crust, if you do not eat a kezayit of crust within 3-4 minutes, say Borei Nefashot. cherryHaaitzBorei Nefashot cherry pieMezonotAl HamichyaIf very thin crust, bracha is Haaitz and Borei Nefashot cherry wineShehakolBorei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a reviit in a few gulps. chestnutHaaitzBorei Nefashot chewing gumShehakolnone No bracha achrona, because you only swallowthe sugar and flavoring, which is less than a kezayit. chickenShehakolBorei Nefashot chicken fricasseeShehakolBorei Nefashot chicken salad majority vegetables HaadamaBorei NefashotIf the majority is chicken Shehakol. chicken soupShehakolBorei Nefashot If has with large pieces of celery or carrot, also say Haadama. chicken soup with noodles, matzah balls, or soup nuts Mezonot + Shehakol Al Hamichya +Borei Nefashot chickpeasHaadamaBorei Nefashot chicoryHaadamaBorei Nefashot chili con carneShehakolBorei Nefashot Chinese noodlesMezonotAl Hamichya chivesShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. chocolateShehakolBorei Nefashot chocolate cakeMezonotAl Hamichya chocolate covered peanutsHaadamaBorei Nefashot chocolate covered raisins, almonds, cherries Haaitz +Shehakol Borei NefashotThe bracha achrona on raisins is Al Haaitz. chocolate drinkShehakolBorei Nefashot chocolate milkShehakolBorei Nefashot cholentHaadamaBorei Nefashot With kishke, also say Mezonot. If large chunks of meat, also say Shehakol. chopped liverShehakolBorei Nefashot chow mein majority vegetables HaadamaBorei NefashotIf the majority is chicken Shehakol. chow mein with noodles or rice MezonotAl Hamichya chumusShehakolBorei NefashotIf still recognizable as chick peas, then say Haadama. ciderShehakolBorei Nefashot Cinnamon (raw)ShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. cinnamon breadHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon cinnamon rollMezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. cocoaShehakolBorei NefashotNo bracha is said on unsweetened cocoa powder. Cocoa Pebbles (cereal)MezonotBorei Nefashot Cocoa Puffs (cereal)ShehakolBorei Nefashot made from corn flour; wheat starch is added only as binder coconut HaaitzBorei Nefashotwhether whole or shredded coconut milkShehakolBorei Nefashot coffeeShehakolBorei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a reviit in a few gulps. 5 coffee cake MezonotAl Hamichya cognacShehakolBorei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a reviit in a few gulps. colaShehakolBorei Nefashot coleslawHaadamaBorei Nefashot cookiesMezonotAl Hamichya corianderShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. cornHaadamaBorei Nefashot corn bread/muffin without grain flour ShehakolBorei Nefashot corn bread/muffin with grain flour MezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. Corn Chex (cereal)ShehakolBorei Nefashot corn chipsShehakolBorei Nefashot Corn Flakes (cereal)HaadamaAl Hamichya When produced from flattened corn kernels Haadama.If produced from corn flour, Shehakol. Corn Pops (cereal)HaadamaBorei Nefashot corn soupHaadamaBorei Nefashot corned beefShehakolBorei Nefashot cottage cheeseShehakolBorei Nefashot cotton candyShehakolnone To say a bracha achrona, would need to eat a quantity equal to a kezayit of the original (unspun) sugar cough drops (flavored) Shehakolnone Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. couscousMezonotAl Hamichya crackersMezonotAl Hamichya cranberryHaadamaBorei Nefashot Bracha is Haadama, since the bush grows within 9 inches of the ground. cranberry juiceShehakolBorei Nefashot cranberry relishHaadamaBorei Nefashot Bracha is Haadama, since the bush grows within 9 inches of the ground. cranberry sauce (smooth)ShehakolBorei Nefashot cranberry sauce (unstrained) HaaitzBorei Nefashot cream cheeseShehakolBorei Nefashot cream of mushroom soupShehakolBorei Nefashot cream of wheatMezonotAl Hamichya cream pieMezonotAl Hamichya cream puffMezonotAl Hamichya Crispix (cereal) Mezonot +Shehakol Al Hamichya Say Mezonot and eat from the dark side; then say Haadama and eat from the light side. croissantMezonotAl Hamichya croutonsMezonotAl Hamichya Say Hamotzee if the croutons made from leftover bread. Crunchy Bran (cereal) MezonotAl Hamichya cucumberHaadamaBorei Nefashot cucumber saladHaadamaBorei Nefashot cupcake MezonotAl Hamichya currantsHaaitzBorei Nefashot custardShehakolBorei Nefashot cutlets - breadedShehakolBorei NefashotIf thick coating Mezonot. 6 D DanishMezonotAl Hamichya date bread MezonotAl Hamichya datesHaaitzAl Haaitz derma, stuffed (kishke)MezonotAl Hamichyaassuming the recipe contains flour devil's food cakeMezonotAl Hamichya dill pickleHaadamaBorei Nefashot Double Chex (cereal) MezonotAl Hamichya dough (fried or cooked)MezonotAl Hamichya doughnutMezonotAl Hamichya dried fruitHaaitzBorei Nefashot If banana bracha rishona is Haadama. If dates, figs or raisins bracha achrona is Al Haaitz duckShehakolBorei Nefashot dumplingMezonotAl Hamichya E eclairMezonotAl Hamichya eggShehakolBorei Nefashot egg drops (nockerlach)MezonotAl Hamichya egg nogShehakolBorei Nefashot egg saladShehakolBorei Nefashot eggplantHaadamaBorei Nefashot eggplant parmigianaHaadamaBorei Nefashot enchiladaShehakolBorei Nefashot endiveHaadamaBorei Nefashot English muffinHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon If sweet and not eaten as (or with) a meal, then say Mezonot / Al Hamichya. escarole lettuceHaadamaBorei Nefashot espresso (coffee)ShehakolBorei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a reviit in a few gulps. etrog jamHaaitzBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. F falafel (with pita bread)HamotzeeBirkat Hamazon falafel ballsHaadamaBorei Nefashot farfelMezonotAl Hamichya farinaMezonotAl Hamichya Fibre One (cereal)ShehakolBorei Nefashot figsHaaitzAl Haaitz fishShehakolBorei Nefashot fish sticksShehakolBorei NefashotIf thick coating Mezonot. frankfurterShehakolBorei Nefashot French fries HaadamaBorei Nefashot French toastHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon Frosted Flakes (cereal)HaadamaBorei Nefashot 7 frostingShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. Fruit & Fibre (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya fruit cakeMezonotAl Hamichya fruit cocktail Haaitz or Haadama Borei NefashotBracha rishona depends on the majority. fruit juiceShehakolBorei Nefashot fruit leather / rollShehakolBorei NefashotThe fruit is unrecognizable. Fruit Loops (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya Fruit peels (candied or chocolate-covered) ShehakolBorei Nefashot fruit punchShehakolBorei Nefashot fruit soup HaaitzBorei NefashotIf pureed, the bracha is Shehakol. Fruity Pebbles (cereal)MezonotBorei Nefashot fudgeShehakolBorei Nefashot G garlic breadHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon garlic, cooked or friedHaadamaBorei NefashotRaw garlic is Shehakol. gefilte fishShehakolBorei Nefashot Even prepared with bread crumbs; the purpose is just to hold the ingredients together. gelatin desertShehakolBorei Nefashot gherkinHaadamaBorei Nefashot gibletsShehakolBorei Nefashot ginger aleShehakolBorei Nefashot ginger bread cookiesMezonotAl Hamichya Golden Grahams (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya gooseShehakolBorei Nefashot gooseberryHaaitzBorei Nefashot goulashShehakol or Haadama Borei Nefashot Bracha rishona depends which ingredient is the majority. If large pieces of both meat and potatoes, say a separate bracha on each. graham crackersMezonotAl Hamichya granola HaadamaBorei Nefashot The oats are toasted, not cooked. If the oat particles adhere to one another, say Mezonot and Al Hamichya. grape juiceHagafenAl Hagafen Grape Nuts (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya grapefruitHaaitzBorei Nefashot grapefruit juiceShehakolBorei Nefashot grapesHaaitzAl Haaitz gravy ShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. green beansHaadamaBorei Nefashot green pepperHaadamaBorei Nefashot grits (cooked) MezonotAl Hamichya groats (buckwheat)HaadamaBorei NefashotBuckwheat is a legume, not a grain.guavaHaaitzBorei Nefashot gumShehakolnone No bracha achrona, because you only swallowthe sugar and flavoring, which is less than a kezayit. gumdropsShehakolBorei Nefashot 8 H halvahShehakolBorei Nefashot Hamantashen cookiesMezonotAl Hamichya hamburgerShehakolBorei Nefashot hash Shehakol or Haadama Borei Nefashot Bracha rishona depends which ingredient meat or potatoes is the majority. hazel nutHaaitzBorei Nefashot herringShehakolBorei Nefashot hominy gritsShehakolBorei Nefashot honeyShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. honey cakeMezonotAl Hamichya Honey Nut Cheerios (cereal) MezonotAl Hamichya Honeycomb (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya honeydew melonHaadamaBorei Nefashot horseradishShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. hot chocolate (cocoa) ShehakolBorei Nefashot hot dogShehakolBorei Nefashot I ice coffeeShehakolBorei Nefashot ice creamShehakolBorei Nefashot ice cream cakeMezonotAl Hamichya If you eat the ice cream separately and for its own sake, then also say Shehakol. ice cream in coneShehakolBorei NefashotIf sugar cone, first say Mezonot on the cone. ice cream sandwichMezonot +Shehakol Al Hamichya ice cream sodaShehakolBorei Nefashot ice cream sundaeShehakolBorei NefashotThe toppings are usually considered tafel. iced teaShehakolBorei Nefashot icesShehakolBorei Nefashot According to some authorities, a bracha achrona is said only if consumed a reviit in a few gulps. Italian breadHamotzeeBorei Nefashot J jam (with fruit pieces)HaaitzBorei Nefashot For strawberry jam, say Haadama. This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. jam (without fruit pieces)ShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. jello-type dessertShehakolBorei NefashotIf fruit pieces are the majority, say Haaitz. jellyShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. jelly roll MezonotAl Hamichya 9 K kasha (buckwheat)HaadamaBorei NefashotBuckwheat is a legume, not a grain.kasha varnishkesMezonotAl HamichyaVarnishkes are bowtie noodles. ketchupShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. kichel MezonotAl Hamichya kidney beansHaadamaBorei Nefashot kishke MezonotAl Hamichyastuffed derma contains flour kiwiHaaitzBorei Nefashot Kneidelach (matzah balls)MezonotAl Hamichya knishMezonotAl Hamichya kohlrabiHaadamaBorei Nefashot kreplachMezonotAl Hamichya kugel challahHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon kugel noodleMezonotAl Hamichya kugel potatoHaadamaBorei Nefashot If no recognizable pieces of potato, the bracha is Shehakol. kugel riceMezonotBorei Nefashot kumquatHaaitzBorei Nefashot L lambShehakolBorei Nefashot lasagnaMezonotAl Hamichya latkeHaadamaBorei NefashotWhen made from grated potatoes. leekHaadamaBorei Nefashot lemon (raw - if edible)ShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. lemon juiceShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. lemon meringue pieMezonotAl Hamichya lemonadeShehakolBorei Nefashot lentil soupHaadamaBorei Nefashot lentilsHaadamaBorei Nefashot lettuceHaadamaBorei Nefashot licorice candyShehakolBorei NefashotThe flour is only a thickening/binding agent. licorice extractShehakolBorei Nefashot licorice root (natural)HaadamaBorei Nefashot Life (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya lima beansHaadamaBorei Nefashot limeShehakolBorei Nefashot lime juiceShehakolBorei Nefashot liqueurShehakolBorei Nefashot liverShehakolBorei Nefashot liverwurstShehakolBorei Nefashot lokshon (noodles) MezonotAl Hamichya lollipopShehakolBorei Nefashot Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. loxShehakolBorei Nefashot 10 M macadamia nutHaaitzBorei Nefashot macaroniMezonotAl Hamichya macaroni and cheeseMezonotAl Hamichya macaroonsShehakolBorei Nefashot Made with ground nuts and coconut. If strands of coconut are visible, the bracha is Haaitz. If made with grain flour, the bracha is Mezonot. malted milkShehakolBorei Nefashot Maltex (cereal) MezonotAl Hamichya mandarin orangeHaaitzBorei Nefashot mandlebreadMezonotAl Hamichya mangoHaaitzBorei Nefashot maraschino cherriesHaaitzBorei Nefashot marshmallowShehakolBorei Nefashot marzipanShehakolBorei Nefashot mashed fruitHaaitzBorei Nefashot Mashed fruit typically retains its distinct texture and appearance. (Mashed banana is Haadama.) mashed potatoesHaadamaBorei Nefashot matzahHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon matzah ball (kneidel)MezonotAl Hamichya matzah breiHamotzee Birkat Hamazon Say the Hamotzee on bread or matzah. If the pieces of matzah are all less than kezayit, the bracha is Mezonot. matzah crackersMezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. matzah meal cake MezonotAl Hamichya matzah, eggMezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. mayonnaise ShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. meatShehakolBorei Nefashot meat pie (with crust)MezonotAl Hamichya meatballsShehakolBorei Nefashoteven when matzah meal is added as a binder meatloafShehakolBorei Nefashot If bread crumbs or matzah meal are added for taste (not just as a binder), the bracha is Mezonot. medicine - plainnonenone medicine pleasant tastingShehakolnone Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. melba toastHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon melonHaadamaBorei Nefashot mezonot roll as a meal HamotzeeBirkat Hamazon mezonot roll as a snackMezonotAl Hamichya milkShehakolBorei Nefashot milkshakeShehakolBorei Nefashot milletHaadamaBorei Nefashot mintsShehakolBorei Nefashot Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. mock liverHaadamaBorei Nefashot mousseShehakolBorei Nefashot muffin MezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. mulberryHaaitzBorei Nefashot mushroom and barley soup Mezonot +Shehakol Al HamichyaIf the barley is the majority, say only Mezonot. 11 mushroom omeletShehakolBorei Nefashot mushroom soupShehakolBorei Nefashot Bracha achrona is said only if eat a kezayit of the solid within 3-4 minutes, or a reviit of the liquid in a few gulps. mushroomsShehakolBorei Nefashot mustardShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. N napoleonMezonotAl Hamichya nectar (fruit)ShehakolBorei Nefashot nectarineHaaitzBorei Nefashot noodle pudding (kugel)MezonotAl Hamichya noodle soup Mezonot +Shehakol Al HamichyaIf the noodles are the majority, say only Mezonot. noodlesMezonotAl Hamichya nut cake with flour MezonotAl Hamichya If the flour is only added as a binder, of if made with potato starch, say Shehakol. nutmegHaaitzBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. Nutrific (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya O oatmealMezonotAl Hamichya oatmeal cookiesMezonotAl Hamichya oats (raw, fresh)HaadamaBorei Nefashot okraHaadamaBorei Nefashot oliveHaaitzAl Haaitz omeletShehakolBorei Nefashot onion (cooked or fried)HaadamaBorei Nefashot onion (raw)ShehakolBorei Nefashot onion bread or rollHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon onion crackersMezonotAl Hamichya onion rings with heavy coating Mezonot +Haadama Borei Nefashot With light coating, say only Haadama. For the bracha achrona, since a kezayit of mezonot is usually not eaten within 3-4 minutes, do not say Al Ha'michya, but rather Borei Nefashot. onion soupHaadamaBorei Nefashot Bracha achrona is said only if eat a kezayit of the solid within 3-4 minutes, or a reviit of the liquid in a few gulps. If made from onion flavoring only, say Shehakol. orangeHaaitzBorei Nefashot orange juiceShehakolBorei Nefashoteven with pulp orange marmalade ShehakolBorei Nefashot If made with chunks of orange solids, the bracha is Haaitz. P pancakesMezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. papayaHaadamaBorei Nefashot parsleyShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. parsnipHaadamaBorei Nefashot 12 Passover cake from matzah meal MezonotAl Hamichya Passover cake from potato starch ShehakolBorei Nefashot pastramiShehakolBorei Nefashot pastryMezonotAl Hamichya pea soupHaadamaBorei Nefashot peachHaaitzBorei Nefashot peach pieMezonotBorei Nefashot peanut butter chunkyHaadamaBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. peanut butter creamyHaadamaBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. peanutsHaadamaBorei Nefashot pearHaaitzBorei Nefashot peasHaadamaBorei Nefashot pecansHaaitzBorei Nefashot peel (of fruits)ShehakolBorei Nefashot persimmonHaaitzBorei Nefashot pickleHaadamaBorei Nefashot pickled herringShehakolBorei Nefashot pie crustMezonotAl Hamichya pineappleHaadamaBorei Nefashot pistachiosHaaitzBorei Nefashot pizza HamotzeeBirkat Hamazon If the dough is made with juice (not water), and it is eaten as a snack, the bracha is Mezonot. plumHaaitzBorei Nefashot pomegranateHaaitzAl Haaitz popcornHaadamaBorei Nefashot porridgeMezonotAl Hamichya pot roastShehakolBorei Nefashot potatoHaadamaBorei Nefashot potato blintzesMezonotAl Hamichya potato chipsHaadamaBorei Nefashot Bracha is Haadama even when made from a powder, since it returns to a form or texture that is uniquely recognizable as a potato food. potato knishMezonotAl Hamichya potato kugelHaadamaBorei Nefashot If no recognizable pieces of potato, the bracha is Shehakol. potato latkes HaadamaBorei Nefashot If no recognizable pieces of potato, the bracha is Shehakol. potato saladHaadamaBorei Nefashot potatoes mashedHaadamaBorei NefashotSince they retain their distinct texture and appearance. potatoes powdered instantHaadamaBorei NefashotSince they are recognizable as a potato product. pound cakeMezonotAl Hamichya pretzelsMezonotAl Hamichya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon. PringlesHaadamaBorei Nefashot Bracha is Haadama even when made from a powder, since it returns to a form or texture that is uniquely recognizable as a potato food.prune juiceShehakolBorei Nefashot prunesHaaitzBorei Nefashot puddingShehakolBorei Nefashot 13 puffed wheatHaadamaBorei Nefashot pumpernickel breadHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon pumpkin pieMezonotAl Hamichya pumpkin seedsHaadamaBorei Nefashot Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. Q quicheMezonotAl Hamichya If didnt eat a kezayit of crust within 3-4 minutes, the bracha achrona is Borei Nefashot. quinceHaaitzBorei Nefashot R radishHaadamaBorei Nefashot Raisin Bran (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya raisin breadHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon raisin wineHagafenAl Hagafen If the water content is more than six times the raisins, then the bracha is Shehakol. raisinsHaaitzAl Haaitz raspberriesHaaitzBorei Nefashot rhubarb (cooked)HaadamaBorei Nefashot riceMezonotBorei Nefashot rice cakesHaadamaBorei Nefashot Rice Krispies (cereal)MezonotBorei Nefashot rice pudding (kugel)MezonotBorei Nefashot roast beefShehakolBorei Nefashot Roll (bread)HamotzeeBirkat Hamazon root beerShehakolBorei Nefashot rye breadHamotzeeBirkat Hamazon S salad, vegetableHaadamaBorei Nefashot salamiShehakolBorei Nefashot salmon ShehakolBorei Nefashot sandwich (bread)HamotzeeBirkat Hamazon sardinesShehakolBorei Nefashot scallionsHaadamaBorei Nefashot scotchShehakolBorei Nefashot sesame seedsHaadamaBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. sherbetShehakolBorei Nefashot Shredded Wheat (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya sodaShehakolBorei Nefashot sour creamShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. sour krautHaadamaBorei Nefashot soy beansHaadamaBorei Nefashot spaghettiMezonotAl Hamichya 14 spaghetti and meatballs Mezonot +Shehakol Al Hamichya Spanish omeletShehakolBorei Nefashot spinachHaadamaBorei Nefashot split pea soupShehakolBorei Nefashot If pieces of peas are still recognizable, the bracha is Haadama. sponge cakeMezonotAl Hamichya sproutsShehakolBorei Nefashot Alfalfa and bean sprouts are Shehakol since they are grown in pots (or hydroponically), not in the ground. squashHaadamaBorei Nefashot steakShehakolBorei Nefashot strawberryHaadamaBorei Nefashot strawberry shortcakeMezonotAl Hamichya string beansHaadamaBorei Nefashot strudelMezonotAl Hamichya stuffed peppers or cabbage meat as main ingredient ShehakolBorei Nefashot If you desire the pepper/cabbage by itself, say a separate Haadama. stuffed peppers or cabbage rice as main ingredient MezonotBorei Nefashot If you desire the pepper/cabbage by itself, say a separate Haadama. stuffingMezonotAl Hamichya sugarShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. sundae (ice cream)ShehakolBorei NefashotThe toppings are usually considered tafel. sunflower seedsHaadamaBorei Nefashot sweet potatoHaadamaBorei Nefashot Swiss cheeseShehakolBorei Nefashot syrupShehakolBorei NefashotThis is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. T taco shellsShehakolBorei Nefashotmade from ground corn taffyShehakolBorei Nefashot tangerineHaaitzBorei Nefashot tapioca puddingMezonotAl HamichyaIf made without flour, the bracha is Shehakol. tartsMezonotAl Hamichya teaShehakolBorei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a reviit in a few gulps. tehinaShehakolBorei Nefashot Made from ground sesame seeds. This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone. toast (bread)HamotzeeBirkat Hamazon tomatoHaadamaBorei Nefashot tomato juiceShehakolBorei Nefashot tomato soupHaadamaBorei NefashotWith rice, also say Mezonot. tortillaShehakolBorei Nefashotmade of corn flour tuna casseroleMezonotAl Hamichya tuna fish ShehakolBorei Nefashot turkeyShehakolBorei Nefashot turnipsHaadamaBorei Nefashot tzimmesHaadamaBorei Nefashotassuming that carrots are the ikar ingredient 15 V veal ShehakolBorei Nefashot vegetable soupHaadamaBorei Nefashot Bracha achrona is said only if eat a kezayit of the solid within 3-4 minutes, or a reviit of the liquid in a few gulps. If with noodles, also say Mezonot. vegetable saladHaadamaBorei Nefashot vegetarian (soy) meatShehakolBorei Nefashot Vitamins (chewable)Shehakolnone Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes. W wafflesMezonotAl Hamichya Waldorf saladHaaitzBorei Nefashotassuming that apples are the ikar ingredient walnutHaaitzBorei Nefashot waterShehakolBorei Nefashot watermelonHaadamaBorei Nefashot wheat germ cookedMezonotAl Hamichya wheat germ toastedHaadamaBorei Nefashot Wheaties (cereal)MezonotAl Hamichya whipped creamShehakolBorei Nefashot whiskeyShehakolBorei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a reviit in a few gulps. wine HagafenAl Hagafen Y yamHaadamaBorei Nefashot yeast cakeMezonotAl Hamichya yogurtShehakolBorei NefashotAdded fruit is usually considered tafel. Z zucchiniHaadamaBorei Nefashot