Brachos of Cascadian Farm Cereals

(Hakhel)

We asked the OU for a listing of Brachos ofCascadianFarm cereals under their supervision and we are grateful for their reply.

“The following Cascadian Farm Cereals are Ha’odama and Borei Nefashos:Fruit & Nut Granola, Berry Cobler Granola, Cinnamon Raisin Granola, Oats & Honey Granola, Ancient Grains Granola, French Vanilla Almond Granola, Maple Brown Sugar Granola and Dark Chocolate Almond Granola.

The following Cascadian Farm Cereals are Mezonos and Ahl HaMichya:Honey Nut O’s, Purely O’s, Hearty Morning Fiber (on kezayis of wheat flakes otherwise Borei Nefashos), Multigrain Squares, Raisin Bran, Fruitful O’s and Chocolate O’s.”

Hakhel Note: As Rabbi Bodner, Shlita, has pointed out in the past, the after-bracha on granola is Borei Nefashos but this is not a simple issue, as according to Tosfos the after-bracha would appear to be Ahl Ha’adama V’Ahl Pri Ha’adama, and accordingly, the Mishna Berurah suggests that a Yirei Shomayim eat this product in the course of a meal which would be covered by bentsching.