berakhot on gum

Asked by jack · November 30, 2003 · Blessings

Question

i read someplace on the internet that one shouldn't make a berakha (shehakol) on sugar-free gum. 1. is one required to make a berakha on sugar-free gum (even if it has other, non-sugar, sweeteners)? 2. is one required to make a berakha on gum with sugar?

Answer

Answered by Aaron Abadi

1) Yes. Shehakol Watch what you see on the internet. 2) Same AA