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Humus Fit for Kings

Is hummus fit for a king?

Answer:

For purposes of bishul akum, a spread, even if generally served at important meals, is not considered an “important food” that will fall under the prohibition.

See Teshuvos Ve-Hanhagos Vol. 5, Yoreh De’ah 249, sec. 6, who notes this principle.

Concerning humus beans, there is a broad dispute among authorities concerning whether this is “fit for a king,” and although the custom was to be lenient some authorities rule stringently (see Bein Yisrael la-Nochrim 11:1).

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  1. Perhaps it should be noted that in the end of Teshuvos Ve-Hanhagos Vol. 5, Yoreh De’ah 249, sec. 6, he points out to be stringent I regards to tahini because on a nutritional level it’s not only to flavor the bread , but also to give energy and sustain a person.
    Assumably same would apply to hummus – even though it’s a spread

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