Davar Charif

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Is the concept of davar charif, found in Hilchot Yoreh Deah/Issur Veheter considered as subjective depending on what an Individual finds spicy in Halacha or no, is it universal?

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  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    The definition of a Dvar Charif are as found in the Shulchan Aruch and the various commentaries. Therefore, onions, garlic, radishes, lemons, hot peppers, spicy pickles and very salty foods are all included. This is so regardless of whether a person finds them spicy/hot or not.

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