Food Blessings

Listed below are the blessings said before and after eating certain foods.

This list is only a guideline. Please consult your local Halachic authority for practical questions.

Food CategoryBeforeAfter
Alcoholic beverages (except wine)ShehakolBorei nefashot
AleShehakolBorei nefashot
All Bran: Bran Buds (cereal)ShehakolBorei nefashot
All Bran: Original (cereal)ShehakolBorei nefashot
Almond Delight (cereal)MezonotAl ha'michya
AlmondsHa'eitzBorei nefashot
Almonds: chocolate coveredHa'eitzBorei nefashot
Alpha Bits (cereal)MezonotAl ha'michya
AnchoviesShehakolBorei nefashot
AppleHa'eitzBorei nefashot
Apple cakeMezonotAl ha'michya
Apple ciderShehakolBorei nefashot
Apple Jacks (cereal)MezonotAl ha'michya
Apple juiceShehakolBorei nefashot
Apple pie: without kviat seudahMezonotAl ha'michya
Apple pie: with kviat seudahHa'motzeeBirkat hamazon
Apple Raisin Crisp (cereal)MezonotAl ha'michya
Apple sauce (strained)ShehakolBorei nefashot
Apple sauce (unstrained)Ha'eitzBorei nefashot
Apple sticks (dietary snack)Ha'eitzBorei nefashot
Apple Zings (cereal)MezonotAl ha'michya
Apple jelly (without pieces)ShehakolBorei nefashot
Apple preserves (with pieces)Ha'eitzBorei nefashot
Apple strudelMezonotAl ha'michya
Apple: bakedHa'eitzBorei nefashot
ApricotHa'eitzBorei nefashot
Apricot jam or jelly: with fruit piecesHa'eitzBorei nefashot
Apricot jam or jelly: without fruit piecesShehakolBorei nefashot
Apricot nectarShehakolBorei nefashot
Apricot preserves (with fruit pieces)Ha'eitzBorei nefashot
Arbes (chickpeas)Ha'adamaBorei nefashot
ArtichokeHa'adamaBorei nefashot
AsparagusHa'adamaBorei nefashot
Asparagus soupHa'adamaBorei nefashot
AspirinNo brachaNo bracha
Aspirin, children's (if pleasant tasting)ShehakolNo bracha
AubergineHa'adamaBorei nefashot
AvocadoHa'eitzBorei nefashot
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