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Pesticides put on food are usually safe for human consumption.
being safe does not mean healthy.
Ra’oy L’Achila has nothing to do with healthy
what? I was replying to “Seriously” nonsense comment.
False!!!!
Esrogim have a lot more then Pesticides.
They load it with chemicals such as formaldehyde, for a long shelf life.
Not advisable to eat them.
I scrub mine with soap and water with a stiff brush (similar to nail brush) before i use them
This does require clarification as esrogim we use are grown primarily for ceremonial use and not for eating. Therefore its possible that stronger pesticides are used in order to produce beautiful fruit.
Stronger pesticides are used. They are imported or sold – as you say – for ceremonial use, and not as food. Whether washing is enough to eat is a good question. At the minimum, peel it. And whether they are kosher for the mitzvah will depend on this, as it must be raui l’achila. Some rabbanim consulted about this were not too concerned.
People have been eating Esrog jam with peels for many years, without harm caused; so evidently the fruit is edible.
You could say-who says no harm was caused, even if not obvious? But you could also say that about any food.
Maybe that’s why those that ate it 100 years ago, none of them are still alive
Actually, person said didn’t consult rabbbainim, just one kashrus person. You can ask shaila. Sprays used on esrogim are much stronger than on food. They would not be allowed for food. It’s used something to keep the pitom on.
Dude, you can peel it and eat it, I ate mine without peeling and I’m fine
i hope your around for many years
Boruch Hashem (thank Heaven), but people still want to know
Usually fruit that have peels are less of an issue bec the fruit within it isnt affected.
One should research the subject before making a tummult.
see Emunat Itecha 137 for a lengthy article discussing this topic. The problem being that the Esrog needs to be edible in order to fulfill the Mitzvah.
Interesting. What does he say? Is there link?
It’s not treated as an edible food so much stronger chemicals are used. I would stay away from all Esrog jelly.