[Avodah] re. Coca Cola ingredients

[martin brody]

martin brody wrote:

> I'm not sure what significant is to the FDA, but I'm certain it's way
> less than shishim, probably hundreds of a part.
"This is pure speculation on your part.  There is no limit given on how
big an insignificant ingredient can be.  I see no reason why it might not
be as much as 3% or 5%."

No speculation. I just don't remember the amount. It's tiny. 3 or 5% by
definition is significant.
> But I do agree that those that reject the concept of nullification by
> shishim
"[ZS: of deliberately added ingredients that are part of the recipe]
You mean like the Rashba?"

The Rashba would agree that accidental shishim is batel, not deliberate.
But we don't pasken like him do we, anyway. Besides those that reject bittul
do it for mystical reasons, not because of the Rashba
MB

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Martin Brody
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