44. The Aish Academy Brachot Food Guide

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The correct bracha to say for over 500 food items.

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Food

Bracha Rishona

Bracha Achrona

Notes

alcoholic beverages Shehakol Borei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a revi'it in a few gulps. Bracha achrona for wine is Ha'gafen.
All Bran (cereal) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
almond Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
Almond Delight (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Alpha Bits (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
anchovies Shehakol Borei Nefashot
apple Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
apple cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
apple juice / cider Shehakol Borei Nefashot
apple pie Mezonot Al Ha'michya If didn't eat a kezayit of crust within 3-4 minutes, the bracha achrona is Borei Nefashot.
apple sauce - chunky Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
apple sauce - smooth (strained) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
apple strudel Mezonot Al Ha'michya If very thin strip of dough, bracha is Ha'aitz and Borei Nefashot.
apricot Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
apricot jam/jelly - with fruit pieces Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
apricot jam/jelly - without fruit pieces Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
artichoke Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
asparagus Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
asparagus soup Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
aspirin none none
aspirin, children's (if pleasant tasting) Shehakol none No after-bracha, since a kezayit volume is not consumed
avocado Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot

B

bagel Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
baked apple Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
baked beans Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
bamboo shoots Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
banana Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
banana bread Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon.
banana chips Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
banana split ice cream Shehakol + Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Both brachot must be said because both foods are desired.
barley (cooked) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
barley soup Mezonot + Shehakol Al Ha'michya If the barley is majority, then only say Mezonot
bean soup Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
beans Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
beef Shehakol Borei Nefashot
beef stew (potatoes and meat) Ha'adama +
Shehakol
Borei Nefashot If small pieces, and either the meat or potatoes is the majority (ikar), then say only one bracha rishona.
beer Shehakol Borei Nefashot
beets Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
blackberries Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
blintzes Mezonot Al Ha'michya
blueberries Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
bologna Shehakol Borei Nefashot
borekas Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon.
borscht Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
bourbon Shehakol none since typically do not drink a revi'it in a few gulps
bran Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Bran Chex (cereal) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Bran Flakes (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
bran muffins Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon.
brandy Shehakol none since typically do not drink a revi'it in a few gulps
brazil nuts Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
bread sticks Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, ezonot if it has a thick coating.
breaded chicken or fish Shehakol Borei Nefashot Say Mezonot if it has a thick coating.
broccoli Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
broth (vegetable) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
brownies Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Brussels sprouts Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
bubble gum Shehakol none No bracha achrona, because you only "swallow" the sugar and flavoring, which is less than a kezayit.
buckwheat (kasha) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Buckwheat is a legume, not a grain.
bun (bread) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
bun (sweet dough) Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon.
butter Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
buttermilk Shehakol Borei Nefashot

C

cabbage Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
calzone (eaten as a meal) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon Bracha is Mezonot if not eaten as part of a meal.
candy Shehakol Borei Nefashot
cantaloupe Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
carob Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
carrot Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
carrot cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
carrot juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
cashew Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
casserole (with noodles or pie crust) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
cauliflower Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
celery Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
celery soup Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
Cereal - cooked Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Cereal - puffed (wheat or rice) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
Cereal - with corn flour Shehakol Borei Nefashot Wheat starch is added only as binder.
Cereal - with oat flour Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Cereal - with rice flour Mezonot Borei Nefashot Bracha is Mezonot if not eaten as part of a meal.
Cereal - with wheat flour Mezonot Al Ha'michya
challah Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
champagne Ha'gafen Al Ha'gafen No bracha achrona, if did not drink a revi'it in a few gulps.
Cheerios (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
cheese blintzes Mezonot Al Ha'michya
cheese cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya 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.
cherry Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
cherry pie Mezonot Al Ha'michya If very thin crust, bracha is Ha'aitz and Borei Nefashot
cherry wine Shehakol Borei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a revi'it in a few gulps.
chestnut Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
chewing gum Shehakol none No bracha achrona, because you only "swallow" the sugar and flavoring, which is less than a kezayit.
chicken Shehakol Borei Nefashot
chicken fricassee Shehakol Borei Nefashot
chicken salad - majority vegetables Ha'adama Borei Nefashot If the majority is chicken - Shehakol.
chicken soup Shehakol Borei Nefashot If has with large pieces of celery or carrot, also say Ha'adama.
chicken soup with noodles, matzah balls, or soup nuts Mezonot +
Shehakol
Al Ha'michya +
Borei Nefashot
chickpeas Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
chicory Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
chili con carne Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Chinese noodles Mezonot Al Ha'michya
chives Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
chocolate Shehakol Borei Nefashot
chocolate cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
chocolate covered peanuts Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
chocolate covered raisins, almonds, cherries Ha'aitz +
Shehakol
Borei Nefashot The bracha achrona on raisins is Al Ha'aitz.
chocolate drink Shehakol Borei Nefashot
chocolate milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
cholent Ha'adama Borei Nefashot With kishke, also say Mezonot. If large chunks of meat, also say Shehakol.
chopped liver Shehakol Borei Nefashot
chow mein - majority vegetables Ha'adama Borei Nefashot If the majority is chicken - Shehakol.
chow mein - with noodles or rice Mezonot Al Ha'michya
chumus Shehakol Borei Nefashot If still recognizable as chick peas, then say Ha'adama.
cider Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cinnamon (raw) Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
cinnamon bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
cinnamon roll Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon.
cocoa Shehakol Borei Nefashot No bracha is said on unsweetened cocoa powder.
Cocoa Pebbles (cereal) Mezonot Borei Nefashot
Cocoa Puffs (cereal) Shehakol Borei Nefashot made from corn flour; wheat starch is added only as binder
coconut Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot whether whole or shredded
coconut milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
coffee Shehakol Borei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a revi'it in a few gulps.
coffee cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
cognac Shehakol Borei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a revi'it in a few gulps.
cola Shehakol Borei Nefashot
coleslaw Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
cookies Mezonot Al Ha'michya
coriander Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
corn Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
corn bread/muffin - without grain flour Shehakol Borei Nefashot
corn bread/muffin - with grain flour Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon.
Corn Chex (cereal) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
corn chips Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Corn Flakes (cereal) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot When produced from flattened corn kernels - Ha'adama.  If produced from corn flour, Shehakol.
Corn Pops (cereal) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
corn soup Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
corned beef Shehakol Borei Nefashot
cottage cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
cotton candy Shehakol none To say a bracha achrona, would need to eat a quantity equal to a kezayit of the original (unspun) sugar
cough drops (flavored) Shehakol none Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes.
couscous Mezonot Al Ha'michya
crackers Mezonot Al Ha'michya
cranberry Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Bracha is Ha'adama, since the bush grows within 9 inches of the ground.
cranberry juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
cranberry relish Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Bracha is Ha'adama, since the bush grows within 9 inches of the ground.
cranberry sauce (smooth) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
cranberry sauce (unstrained) Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
cream cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
cream of mushroom soup Shehakol Borei Nefashot
cream of wheat Mezonot Al Ha'michya
cream pie Mezonot Al Ha'michya
cream puff Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Crispix (cereal) Mezonos + Ha'adama Al Ha'michya Say Mezonot and eat from the dark side; then say Ha'adama and eat from the light side.
croissant Mezonot Al Ha'michya
croutons Mezonot Al Ha'michya Say Hamotzee if the croutons made from leftover bread.
Crunchy Bran (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
cucumber Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
cucumber salad Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
cupcake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
currants Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
custard Shehakol Borei Nefashot
cutlets - breaded Shehakol Borei Nefashot If thick coating - Mezonot.

D

Danish Mezonot Al Ha'michya
date bread Mezonot Al Ha'michya
dates Ha'aitz Al Ha'aitz
derma, stuffed (kishke) Mezonot Al Ha'michya assuming the recipe contains flour
devil's food cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
dill pickle Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
Double Chex (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
dough (fried or cooked) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
doughnut Mezonot Al Ha'michya
dried fruit Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot If banana - bracha rishona is Ha'adama. If dates, figs or raisins - bracha achrona is Al Ha'aitz
duck Shehakol Borei Nefashot
dumpling Mezonot Al Ha'michya

E

eclair Mezonot Al Ha'michya
egg Shehakol Borei Nefashot
egg drops (nockerlach) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
egg nog Shehakol Borei Nefashot
egg salad Shehakol Borei Nefashot
eggplant Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
eggplant parmigiana Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
enchilada Shehakol Borei Nefashot
endive Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
English muffin Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon If sweet and not eaten as (or with) a meal, then say Mezonot / Al Ha'michya.
escarole lettuce Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
espresso (coffee) Shehakol Borei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a revi'it in a few gulps.
etrog jam Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.

F

falafel (with pita bread) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
falafel balls Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
farfel Mezonot Al Ha'michya
farina Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Fibre One (cereal) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
figs Ha'aitz Al Ha'aitz
fish Shehakol Borei Nefashot
fish sticks Shehakol Borei Nefashot If thick coating - Mezonot.
frankfurter Shehakol Borei Nefashot
French fries Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
French toast Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
Frosted Flakes (cereal) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
frosting Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
Fruit & Fibre (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
fruit cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
fruit cocktail Ha'aitz or Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Bracha rishona depends on the majority.
fruit juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
fruit leather / roll Shehakol Borei Nefashot The fruit is unrecognizable.
Fruit Loops (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Fruit peels (candied or chocolate-covered) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
fruit punch Shehakol Borei Nefashot
fruit soup Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot If pureed, the bracha is Shehakol.
Fruity Pebbles (cereal) Mezonot Borei Nefashot
fudge Shehakol Borei Nefashot

G

garlic bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
garlic, cooked or fried Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Raw garlic is Shehakol.
gefilte fish Shehakol Borei Nefashot Even prepared with bread crumbs; the purpose is just to hold the ingredients together.
gelatin desert Shehakol Borei Nefashot
gherkin Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
giblets Shehakol Borei Nefashot
ginger ale Shehakol Borei Nefashot
ginger bread cookies Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Golden Grahams (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
goose Shehakol Borei Nefashot
gooseberry Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
goulash Shehakol or Ha'adama 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 crackers Mezonot Al Ha'michya
granola Ha'adama Borei Nefashot The oats are toasted, not cooked. If the oat particles adhere to one another, say Mezonot and Al Ha'michya.
grape juice Ha'gafen Al Ha'gafen
Grape Nuts (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
grapefruit Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
grapefruit juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
grapes Ha'aitz Al Ha'aitz
gravy Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
green beans Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
green pepper Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
grits (cooked) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
groats (buckwheat) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Buckwheat is a legume, not a grain.
guava Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
gum Shehakol none No bracha achrona, because you only "swallow" the sugar and flavoring, which is less than a kezayit.
gumdrops Shehakol Borei Nefashot

H

halvah Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Hamantashen cookies Mezonot Al Ha'michya
hamburger Shehakol Borei Nefashot
hash Shehakol or Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Bracha rishona depends which ingredient - meat or potatoes - is the majority.
hazel nut Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
herring Shehakol Borei Nefashot
hominy grits Shehakol Borei Nefashot
honey Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
honey cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Honey Nut Cheerios (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Honeycomb (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
honeydew melon Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
horseradish Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
hot chocolate (cocoa) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
hot dog Shehakol Borei Nefashot

I

ice coffee Shehakol Borei Nefashot
ice cream Shehakol Borei Nefashot
ice cream cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya If you eat the ice cream separately and for its own sake, then also say Shehakol.
ice cream in cone Shehakol Borei Nefashot If sugar cone, first say Mezonot on the cone.
ice cream sandwich Mezonot + Shehakol Al Ha'michya
ice cream soda Shehakol Borei Nefashot
ice cream sundae Shehakol Borei Nefashot The toppings are usually considered tafel.
iced tea Shehakol Borei Nefashot
ices Shehakol Borei Nefashot According to some authorities, a bracha achrona is said only if consumed a revi'it in a few gulps.
Italian bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon

J

jam (with fruit pieces) Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot For strawberry jam, say Ha'adama. This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
jam (without fruit pieces) Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
jello-type dessert Shehakol Borei Nefashot If fruit pieces are the majority, say Ha'aitz.
jelly Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
jelly roll Mezonot Al Ha'michya

K

kasha (buckwheat) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Buckwheat is a legume, not a grain.
kasha varnishkes Mezonot Al Ha'michya Varnishkes are bowtie noodles.
ketchup Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
kichel Mezonot Al Ha'michya
kidney beans Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
kishke Mezonot Al Ha'michya stuffed derma - contains flour
kiwi Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
Kneidelach (matzah balls) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
knish Mezonot Al Ha'michya
kohlrabi Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
kreplach Mezonot Al Ha'michya
kugel - challah Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
kugel - noodle Mezonot Al Ha'michya
kugel - potato Ha'adama Borei Nefashot If no recognizable pieces of potato, the bracha is Shehakol.
kugel - rice Mezonot Borei Nefashot
kumquat Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot

L

lamb Shehakol Borei Nefashot
lasagna Mezonot Al Ha'michya
latke Ha'adama Borei Nefashot When made from grated potatoes.
leek Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
lemon (raw - if edible) Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
lemon juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
lemon meringue pie Mezonot Al Ha'michya
lemonade Shehakol Borei Nefashot
lentil soup Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
lentils Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
lettuce Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
licorice candy Shehakol Borei Nefashot The flour is only a thickening/binding agent.
licorice extract Shehakol Borei Nefashot
licorice root (natural) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
Life (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
lima beans Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
lime Shehakol Borei Nefashot
lime juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
liqueur Shehakol Borei Nefashot
liver Shehakol Borei Nefashot
liverwurst Shehakol Borei Nefashot
lokshon (noodles) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
lollipop Shehakol Borei Nefashot Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes.
lox Shehakol Borei Nefashot

M

macadamia nut Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
macaroni Mezonot Al Ha'michya
macaroni and cheese Mezonot Al Ha'michya
macaroons Shehakol Borei Nefashot Made with ground nuts and coconut. If strands of coconut are visible, the bracha is Ha'aitz. If made with grain flour, the bracha is Mezonot.
malted milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Maltex (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
mandarin orange Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
mandlebread Mezonot Al Ha'michya
mango Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
maraschino cherries Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
marshmallow Shehakol Borei Nefashot
marzipan Shehakol Borei Nefashot
mashed fruit Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot Mashed fruit typically retains its distinct texture and appearance. (Mashed banana is Ha'adama.)
mashed potatoes Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
matzah Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
matzah ball (kneidel) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
matzah brei Hamotzee  Birkat Hamazon Say the Hamotzee on bread or matzah. If the pieces of matzah are all less than kezayit, the bracha is Mezonot.
matzah crackers Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon.
matzah meal cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
matzah, egg Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon.
mayonnaise Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
meat Shehakol Borei Nefashot
meat pie (with crust) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
meatballs Shehakol Borei Nefashot even when matzah meal is added as a binder
meatloaf Shehakol Borei Nefashot If bread crumbs or matzah meal are added for taste (not just as a binder), the bracha is Mezonot.
medicine - plain none none
medicine - pleasant tasting Shehakol none Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes.
melba toast Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
melon Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
mezonot roll - as a meal Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
mezonot roll - as a snack Mezonot Al Ha'michya
milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
milkshake Shehakol Borei Nefashot
millet Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
mints Shehakol Borei Nefashot Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes.
mock liver Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
mousse Shehakol Borei Nefashot
muffin Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon.
mulberry Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
mushroom and barley soup Mezonot + Shehakol Al Ha'michya If the barley is the majority, say only Mezonot.
mushroom omelet Shehakol Borei Nefashot
mushroom soup Shehakol Borei Nefashot Bracha achrona is said only if eat a kezayit of the solid within 3-4 minutes, or a revi'it of the liquid in a few gulps.
mushrooms Shehakol Borei Nefashot
mustard Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.

N

napoleon Mezonot Al Ha'michya
nectar (fruit) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
nectarine Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
noodle pudding (kugel) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
noodle soup Mezonot + Shehakol Al Ha'michya If the noodles are the majority, say only Mezonot.
noodles Mezonot Al Ha'michya
nut cake with flour Mezonot Al Ha'michya If the flour is only added as a binder, of if made with potato starch, say Shehakol.
nutmeg Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
Nutrific (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya

O

oatmeal Mezonot Al Ha'michya
oatmeal cookies Mezonot Al Ha'michya
oats (raw, fresh) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
okra Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
olive Ha'aitz Al Ha'aitz
omelet Shehakol Borei Nefashot
onion (cooked or fried) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
onion (raw) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
onion bread or roll Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
onion crackers Mezonot Al Ha'michya
onion rings with heavy coating Mezonot + Ha'adama Borei Nefashot With light coating, say only Ha'adama. 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 soup Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Bracha achrona is said only if eat a kezayit of the solid within 3-4 minutes, or a revi'it of the liquid in a few gulps. If made from onion flavoring only, say Shehakol.
orange Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
orange juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot even with pulp
orange marmalade Shehakol Borei Nefashot If made with chunks of orange solids, the bracha is Ha'aitz.

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pancakes Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon.
papaya Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
parsley Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
parsnip Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
Passover cake - from matzah meal Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Passover cake - from potato starch Shehakol Borei Nefashot
pastrami Shehakol Borei Nefashot
pastry Mezonot Al Ha'michya
pea soup Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
peach Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
peach pie Mezonot Borei Nefashot
peanut butter - chunky Ha'adama Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
peanut butter - creamy Ha'adama Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
peanuts Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
pear Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
peas Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
pecans Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
peel (of fruits) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
persimmon Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
pickle Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
pickled herring Shehakol Borei Nefashot
pie crust Mezonot Al Ha'michya
pineapple Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
pistachios Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
pizza Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon If the dough is made with juice (not water), and it is eaten as a snack, the bracha is Mezonot.
plum Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
pomegranate Ha'aitz Al Ha'aitz
popcorn Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
porridge Mezonot Al Ha'michya
pot roast Shehakol Borei Nefashot
potato Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
potato blintzes Mezonot Al Ha'michya
potato chips Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Bracha is Ha'adama even when made from a powder, since it returns to a form or texture that is uniquely recognizable as a potato food.
potato knish Mezonot Al Ha'michya
potato kugel Ha'adama Borei Nefashot If no recognizable pieces of potato, the bracha is Shehakol.
potato latkes Ha'adama Borei Nefashot If no recognizable pieces of potato, the bracha is Shehakol.
potato salad Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
potatoes, mashed Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Since they retain their distinct texture and appearance.
potatoes, powdered instant Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Since they are recognizable as a potato product.
pound cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
pretzels Mezonot Al Ha'michya If eaten as (or with) a meal, say Hamotzee and Birkat Hamazon.
Pringles Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Bracha is Ha'adama even when made from a powder, since it returns to a form or texture that is uniquely recognizable as a potato food.
prune juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
prunes Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
pudding Shehakol Borei Nefashot
puffed wheat Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
pumpernickel bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
pumpkin pie Mezonot Al Ha'michya
pumpkin seeds Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes.

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quiche Mezonot Al Ha'michya If didn't eat a kezayit of crust within 3-4 minutes, the bracha achrona is Borei Nefashot.
quince Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot

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radish Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
Raisin Bran (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
raisin bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
raisin wine Ha'gafen Al Ha'gafen If the water content is more than six times the raisins, then the bracha is Shehakol.
raisins Ha'aitz Al Ha'aitz
raspberries Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
rhubarb (cooked) Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
rice Mezonot Borei Nefashot
rice cakes Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
Rice Krispies (cereal) Mezonot Borei Nefashot
rice pudding (kugel) Mezonot Borei Nefashot
roast beef Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Roll (bread) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
root beer Shehakol Borei Nefashot
rye bread Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon

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salad, vegetable Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
salami Shehakol Borei Nefashot
salmon Shehakol Borei Nefashot
sandwich (bread) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
sardines Shehakol Borei Nefashot
scallions Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
scotch Shehakol Borei Nefashot
sesame seeds Ha'adama Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
sherbet Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Shredded Wheat (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
soda Shehakol Borei Nefashot
sour cream Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
sour kraut Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
soy beans Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
spaghetti Mezonot Al Ha'michya
spaghetti and meatballs Mezonot + Shehakol Al Ha'michya
Spanish omelet Shehakol Borei Nefashot
spinach Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
split pea soup Shehakol Borei Nefashot If pieces of peas are still recognizable, the bracha is Ha'adama.
sponge cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
sprouts Shehakol Borei Nefashot Alfalfa and bean sprouts are Shehakol since they are grown in pots (or hydroponically), not in the ground.
squash Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
steak Shehakol Borei Nefashot
strawberry Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
strawberry shortcake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
string beans Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
strudel Mezonot Al Ha'michya
stuffed peppers or cabbage - meat as main ingredient Shehakol Borei Nefashot If you desire the pepper/cabbage by itself, say a separate Ha'adama.
stuffed peppers or cabbage - rice as main ingredient Mezonot Borei Nefashot If you desire the pepper/cabbage by itself, say a separate Ha'adama.
stuffing Mezonot Al Ha'michya
sugar Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
sundae (ice cream) Shehakol Borei Nefashot The toppings are usually considered tafel.
sunflower seeds Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
sweet potato Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
Swiss cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
syrup Shehakol Borei Nefashot This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.

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taco shells Shehakol Borei Nefashot made from ground corn
taffy Shehakol Borei Nefashot
tangerine Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
tapioca pudding Mezonot Al Ha'michya If made without flour, the bracha is Shehakol.
tarts Mezonot Al Ha'michya
tea Shehakol Borei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a revi'it in a few gulps.
tehina Shehakol Borei Nefashot Made from ground sesame seeds. This is usually tafel, so only say a bracha if eaten alone.
toast (bread) Hamotzee Birkat Hamazon
tomato Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
tomato juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
tomato soup Ha'adama Borei Nefashot With rice, also say Mezonot.
tortilla Shehakol Borei Nefashot made of corn flour
tuna casserole Mezonot Al Ha'michya
tuna fish Shehakol Borei Nefashot
turkey Shehakol Borei Nefashot
turnips Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
tzimmes Ha'adama Borei Nefashot assuming that carrots are the ikar ingredient

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veal Shehakol Borei Nefashot
vegetable soup Ha'adama Borei Nefashot Bracha achrona is said only if eat a kezayit of the solid within 3-4 minutes, or a revi'it of the liquid in a few gulps. If with noodles, also say Mezonot.
vegetable salad Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
vegetarian (soy) meat Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Vitamins (chewable) Shehakol none Only say a bracha achrona if you eat a kezayit within 3-4 minutes.

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waffles Mezonot Al Ha'michya
Waldorf salad Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot assuming that apples are the ikar ingredient
walnut Ha'aitz Borei Nefashot
water Shehakol Borei Nefashot
watermelon Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
wheat germ - cooked Mezonot Al Ha'michya
wheat germ - toasted Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
Wheaties (cereal) Mezonot Al Ha'michya
whipped cream Shehakol Borei Nefashot
whiskey Shehakol Borei Nefashot No bracha achrona, if did not drink a revi'it in a few gulps.
wine Ha'gafen Al Ha'gafen

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yam Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
yeast cake Mezonot Al Ha'michya
yogurt Shehakol Borei Nefashot Added fruit is usually considered tafel.

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zucchini Ha'adama Borei Nefashot
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