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|   With Kvias Sudah || HaMotzei  || Bircas Hamazon<ref>S"A 168:6 rules that when one eats [[Pas HaBa BeKisnin]] as a snack the Bracha Rishona is Mezonot and Bracha Achrona is Al HaMichya, however, if one eats the amount of a meal the bracha is HaMotzei and Birkat HaMazon. See further [[Making a meal on Mezonot]]. S"A 168:7 gives three definitions of Pas Haba BeKisnin and the second one is dough which was kneaded with sweeteners such as honey, oil, or milk to the point that the taste of the sweeteners is recognizable in the cake. However, the Rama argues that it's not Mezonot unless there is a significant amount of sweeteners added. The Mishna Brurah 168:33 explains that according to the S"A the taste of the sweetener must be recognizable in the dough and the Rama holds that it must be the majority in comparison to the flour and also must have a strong taste that's recognizable. Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, chap 8, pg 237) writes that certainly chocolate cake, coffee cake, and honey cake certainly would fit this category and on pg 361 he writes that in general cakes besides nut cake are Mezonot unless one ate the amount of a normal meal in which case one would have to make HaMotzei. Halachos of Brachos (chap 27, pg 52) and Vezot HaBracha (pg 394) agree. </ref>

| Calf foot jelly (petcha) || Shehakol|| Borei Nefeashos<ref>Halachos of Brachos Handbook (Rabbi Bodner, pg 19) (based on S"A 24:1)</ref>

|     If Eaten As Or With A Meal || HaMotzei  || Bircas Hamazon<ref>S"A 168:7 rules that when one eats [[Pas HaBa BeKisnin]] as a snack the Bracha Rishona is Mezonot and Bracha Achrona is Al HaMichya, however, if one makes a meal out of it the bracha is HaMotzei and Birkat HaMazon. S"A 168:8 gives three definitions of Pas Haba BeKisnin, the first is dough in which stuffed with a pocket of honey or nuts, and the second one is dough which was kneaded with sweeteners such as honey, oil, or milk. The Taz 168:2 writes that dough which was made with a pocket of meat or cheese is also Pas HaBa BeKisnin, while the Magan Avraham 168:44 argues that specifically a pocket of a dessert like food qualifies the whole dough as Pas HaBa BeKisnin, but a pocket of something which is a meal type food such as meat or cheese the bracha would be Hamotzei like bread. The Mishna Brurah 168:94 rules that if there is a pocket of meat or cheese the bracha would be Hamotzei because it's meant to be a meal type food, however, if it's clearly only eaten as a snack the bracha would be Mezonot like Pas Haba BeKisnin. Therefore, Laws of Brachos (chap 8, pg 235) writes that the bracha on calzone is difficult to determine and on pg 361 concludes that if one eats a small piece of calzone as a snack the bracha is Mezonot and if it is eaten as or with a meal the bracha is HaMotzei. However, the Halachos of Brachos Handbook (Rabbi Bodner, pg 19) writes that the bracha is Mezonot and on pg 494 he explains that it is Mezonot because it is commonly made with a lot of oil and fits the first definition of Pas Haba BeKisnin. </ref>

| Carrot Juice || Shehakol  || Borei Nefashos<ref>S"A 25:3, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384), Halachos of Brachos (pg 431) </ref>

| Challah || HaMotzei  || Bircas Hamazon<ref>Challah is braided bread usually eaten on Shabbat and Yom Tov. The Mishna in Gemara Brachot 35a writes that the Bracha on bread is HaMotzei. This is codified by the Rambam (Brachot 3:2) and S"A 167:2. Thus, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) writes challah is Hamotzei.</ref>

| Champagne || Hagofen || Al Ha'gefen<ref>Champagne is a type of wine. Mishna Brachot 35a writes that the Bracha on wine is Hagafen. This is codified by the Rambam (Brachot 8:2) and S"A 22:1. Thus, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) writes that champagne is Hagofen.</ref>

| Cheese || Shehakol  || Borei Nefashos<ref>The Gemara Brachot 4b writes that foods which do not grow from the ground are Shehakol and one of the specific examples mentioned is cheese. This is codified by the Rambam (Brachot 8:1), S"A 24:1, and Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384). </ref>

|   With Kvias Sudah || HaMotzei  || Bircas Hamazon<ref>A cheese danish is a sweet pastry filled with cheese. The Mishna Brurah 168:94 and Biur Halacha D"H Pashtida rules a compromise that if it's normal to eat the bread filled with meat to satisfy hunger and fill one up the bracha is Hamotzei, however, if there's pieces of meat mixed in and it's recognizable that it's meant as a dessert the bracha is Mezonot. It's clear from the S"A 168:17 there that the same applies to bread filled with cheese. For this and other reasons, the Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) rules that a cheese danish is Mezonot unless one has a Keviut Suedah in which case it's Hamotzei. Similarly, Halachos of Brachos (chap 27, pg 54) writes that pastries and strudels are mezonot unless one has a keviut sueda.</ref>

|   With Kvias Sudah || HaMotzei  || Bircas Hamazon<ref>Cherry cake is a cake filled with cherries and fits one of the definitons of Pas HaBah BeKisnin being filled with a sweetner(S"A 168:7). Therefore, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) writes that cherry cake is Mezonot unless one has a Keviut Suedah.</ref>

|   With Kvias Sudah || HaMotzei  || Bircas Hamazon<ref>S"A 168:7 rules that when one eats [[Pas HaBa BeKisnin]] as a snack the Bracha Rishona is Mezonot and Bracha Achrona is Al HaMichya, however, if one makes a meal out of it the bracha is HaMotzei and Birkat HaMazon. S"A 168:8 gives three definitions of Pas Haba BeKisnin and the second one is dough which was kneaded with sweeteners such as honey, oil, or milk to the point that the taste of the sweeteners is recognizable in the cake. However, the Rama argues that it's not Mezonot unless there is a significant amount of sweeteners added. The Mishna Brurah 168:33 explains that according to the S"A the taste of the sweetener must be recognizable in the dough and the Rama holds that it must be the majority in comparison to the flour and also must have a strong taste that's recognizable. Therefore, Halachos of Brachos (chap 27, pg 54-5) writes that pies are mezonot and al hamichya if one eats a [[kezayit]] in a [[kedi achilat pras]] not including the fruit filling. Similarly, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 217) rules that cherry pie is mezonot even if the majority is the cherry filling.</ref>

| Cherry Wine || Shehakol  || No Bracha<ref>Cherry wine is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from cherries.S"A 22:8 writes that fruit juices are Shehakol except for the juices that come from grapes and olives. Therefore, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 362) and Halachos of Brachos (chap 24, pg 446) rule that cherry wine is Shehakol. </ref>

| Chicken || Shehakol  || Borei Nefashos<ref>The Gemara Brachot 4b writes that foods which do not grow from the ground are Shehakol and one of the specific examples mentioned is chicken. This is codified by the S"A 24:1, Vezot HaBracha (pg 389), and Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384).</ref>

|     On Soup || Shehakol  || No Bracha<ref>S"A 25:2 writes that vegetable soup is the same Bracha as the vegetable unless meat was added in which case the Bracha is Shehakol. Mishna Brurah 25:13 writes that since the flavor imparted by the meat is more significant that the flavor imparted by the vegetables the broth takes on the bracha of the meat. However, the vegetable itself it's nullified by the soup and requires a HaAdama. Laws of Brachos (pg 334) explains that if the vegetables are large then the bracha on the vegetables is HaAdama and on the soup is Shehakol, however, if the vegetables are small and are added to enhance the soup the bracha of Shehakol on the soup exempts the vegetables. Similarly, Halachos of Brachos (Rabbi Bodner, pg 439) writes that if the vegetables are used to enhance the soup then the Shehakol on the soup exempts the vegetables. He adds (Bracha Handbook pg 25) that regarding Bracha Achrona if one ate a [[Kezayit]] of vegetables in [[Kedi Achilat Pras]] one should make Boreh Nefashot. However, he notes that there is no Bracha Achrona simply for the broth because one doesn't drink enough of a shiur in the requisite time. This last point is also found in Laws of Brachos (pg 363 and 385, note 3). </ref>

|   With Kvias Sudah || HaMotzei  || Bircas Hamazon<ref>S"A 168:6 rules that when one eats [[Pas HaBa BeKisnin]] as a snack the Bracha Rishona is Mezonot and Bracha Achrona is Al HaMichya, however, if one eats the amount of a meal the bracha is HaMotzei and Birkat HaMazon. See further [[Making a meal on Mezonot]]. S"A 168:7 gives three definitions of Pas Haba BeKisnin and the second one is dough which was kneaded with sweeteners such as honey, oil, or milk to the point that the taste of the sweeteners is recognizable in the cake. However, the Rama argues that it's not Mezonot unless there is a significant amount of sweeteners added. The Mishna Brurah 168:33 explains that according to the S"A the taste of the sweetener must be recognizable in the dough and the Rama holds that it must be the majority in comparison to the flour and also must have a strong taste that's recognizable. Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, chap 8, pg 237) writes that certainly chocolate cake, coffee cake, and honey cake certainly would fit this category and on pg 361 he writes that in general cakes besides nut cake are Mezonot unless one ate the amount of a normal meal in which case one would have to make HaMotzei. Halachos of Brachos (chap 27, pg 52) and Vezot HaBracha (pg 394) agree. </ref>

| Chopped Liver || Shehakol  || Borei Nefashos<ref>Chopped liver is primary made of broiled liver which should be shehakol as is any meat (S"A 24:1). Halachos of Brachos Handbook (pg 28) explains that if the choppsed liver is eaten on a cracker then the Bracha on the cracker covers the chopped liver, however, if the chopped liver isn't eaten to enhance the crakcer such as where one likes the chopped liver equally to the cracker, then two brachos are required, mezonot on the cracker and shehakol on the chopped liver. Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) also writes chopped liver is shehakol.</ref>

|       On Vegetables || HaAdama  || Borei Nefashos<ref>S"A 28:2 writes that if flour of the five grains is mixed into a food the Bracha is mezonot even if it is in the minority. Mishna Brurah 212:1 references this in the laws of Ikar VeTofel. Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 385, note 14) writes that if the noodles aren't cooked together with the rice and vegetables, then it is only a primary ingredient if it is in the majority. If they are not in majoirty they are neither the primary ingredient in order to exempt the other ingredient or a secondary ingredient which is exempted because it still has the status of cooked grains; thus the food requires two Brachot. Nonetheless, Laws of Brachos adds, if the noodles are mixed well into the chow mein the bracha would be mezonot on everything. </ref>

| Cider || Shehakol  || Borei Nefashos<ref>S"A 22:8 writes that on all juice (execpt grape juice and olive oil) the Bracha is Shehakol. Vezot HaBracha (Luach HaBrachot note 17) quotes Rav Sheinburg who says that even if there is pulp in the juice the bracha remains Shehakol. Therefore, the Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) writes that cider (fermented alcoholic beverage made from apple juice) is Shehakol. </ref>

|  || Some say: HaAdama  || No Bracha <ref>S"A 22:17 writes that if one eats cinnamon the Bracha is HaAdama. Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) rules that this is the halacha, while Vezot HaBracha (p. 22 note 73) writes that the halacha in S"A is only when cinnamon was eaten alone, however, nowadays when it isn't eaten alone the bracha is Shehakol.</ref>

| Cinnamon Toast Crunch (Cereal) || Mezonot || Al Hamichya<ref>S"A 28:2 writes that if flour of the five grains is mixed into a food the Bracha is mezonot even if it is in the minority. Since the first ingredient is wheat, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384), and [http://www.star-k.org/cons-appr-cereal.htm Star K Brachot of cereal list] write that the bracha on cinnamin toast crunch is mezonot. </ref>

| Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened) || No Bracha  ||  <ref>Rava in Gemara Brachot 36b says that dry peppercorn and dry ginger don’t require a bracha. This is codified by the Tur and S"A 22:16. Mishna Brurah 22:79 explains that since these are always eaten together with other ingredients, by eating them plain, there is no benefit and as such no bracha is required. Thus, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) writes that unsweetened cocoa requires no bracha. </ref>

| Coconut (Including Shredded) || HaEtz  || Borei Nefashos<ref>The Mishna (Brachot 35a) states that the bracha on fruits is HaEtz. This is codified by S"A 22:1. Vezot Habracha (Luach HaBrachot, p. 396) and Yalkut Yosef (Klalei Sefer Brachot pg 28-214) write that coconut is HaEtz. Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) agrees and adds that even shredded coconut is HaEtz. Regarding shredded or crushed fruits and vegetables, see [[Processed fruits and vegetables ]]. </ref>

| Coconut Milk || Shehakol  || Borei Nefashos<ref>S"A 22:8 writes that the bracha on any juice that comes from fruit or vegetables is Shehakol. Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) and Vezot Habracha (Luach HaBrachot, p. 396) write the bracha on coconut milk is Shehakol. </ref>

| Coffee || Shehakol  || No Bracha Achrona *(see note)<ref>*Regarding Bracha Rishona: Kitzur S"A 53:3 and Vezot HaBracha (pg 396-7) write that the bracha for coffee and tea is Shehakol. Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) agrees. See [[Bracha_on_Coffee_and_Tea]] for the full explanation. *Regarding Bracha Achrona: Mishna Brurah 21:1 writes that there is a major dispute whether one should recite a bracha achrona if one sipped a hot cup of coffee or tea slowly. He concludes that the minhag is not to make a bracha achrona, however, those who are strict would leave over a Revi'it until the drink cools down so that one could drink it quickly and make a Boreh Nefashot. Vezot haBracha (ch. 5, p. 4) agrees. Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) writes that one should recite a Boreh Nefashot unless it is sipped slowly. </ref>

|   With Kvias Sudah || HaMotzei  || Bircas Hamazon<ref>Coffee cakes like other cakes are made with flour, sugar, and oil or butter. According to the second condition of Pas HaBa BeKisnin, the bracha on cakes is Mezonot unless one would be Koveh Seudah in which case the bracha is HaMotzei (S"A 168:6-7). Therefore, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 237) and Halachos of Brachos Handbook (p. 3) write that the bracha on coffee cake is mezonot. </ref>

| Coleslaw || HaAdama  || Borei Nefashos<ref>Coleslaw is made from shredded raw cabbage with spices, dressing, and other vegetables. The Mishna (Brachot 35a) writes that the bracha on vegetables is Haadama. This is codified by S"A 25:1. S"A 25:1 writes that cooked cabbage is haadama, while raw cabbage is shehakol since its better when its cooked. Mishna Brurah 25:3 writes that if most people eat cabbage raw, the bracha for raw cabbage would be haadama. Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 292) clarifies that if majority of people would eat a certain species of cabbage raw the bracha for that species would be haadama. Thus, Laws of Brachos (p. 364) and Halachos of Brachos Handbook (p. 3) write that coleslaw is haadama. </ref>

|   If The Grains Are Complete || HaAdama  || Borei Nefashos<ref>S"A 28:4, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384). See the [[Raw_or_roasted_grain]] page. </ref>

|   If The Grains Are Incomplete || Mezonot || Al Hamichya<ref>S"A 28:2, Mishna Brurah 28:3, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384). See the [[Raw_or_roasted_grain]] page. </ref>

|   If The Grains Are Cooked Thoroughly and Look Mashed || Mezonot || Al Hamichya<ref>S"A 28:2, Mishna Brurah 28:3, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 271). Laws of Brachos (p. 271) writes that whole grain which is partially cooked and partially retain thier form, there is a dispute whether the bracha is haadama or mezonot. See, however, Laws of Brachos (p. 365) who writes that partially dissolved cooked grain is mezonot. See the [[Raw_or_roasted_grain]] page.</ref>

|   With Kvias Sudah || HaMotzei  || Bircas Hamazon<ref>Cookies are made with flour, eggs, sugar, and oil or butter. According to the second condition of Pas HaBa BeKisnin, the bracha on cookies is Mezonot unless one would be Koveh Seudah in which case the bracha is HaMotzei (S"A 168:6-7). Therefore, Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 365) and Halachos of Brachos Handbook (p. 31) write that the bracha on cookies is mezonot. </ref>

| Corn (Niblets Or On The Cob) || HaAdama  || Borei Nefashos<ref>The Mishna (Brachot 35a) writes that the bracha on vegetables is Haadama. This is codified by S"A 25:1. Therefore, The Laws of Brachos (p. 365) and The Halachos of Brachos (p. 396) write that corn is Haadama. </ref>

|     With Kvias Sudah || HaMotzei  || Bircas Hamazon<ref>Corn muffins are made with wheat flour, cornmeal, eggs, sugar, and oil or butter. According to the second condition of Pas HaBa BeKisnin, the bracha on corn muffins is Mezonot unless one would be Koveh Seudah in which case the bracha is HaMotzei (S"A 168:6-7). Laws of Brachos (Rabbi Forst, pg 359-384) writes that corn muffins are mezonot unless one is Koveh Seudah in which case one is hamotzei.</ref>