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Warning:  Do not determine the Halachah solely based on your understanding of the Shulchan Aruch.  You must check with a contemporary Rabbi or Sefer to make sure that your understanding is correct.
Click on your question for links to the Siman and Si'ef  in the Shulchan Aruch.
Borer Resources
bulletWhen and how may a person sort types of food? (3 conditions)
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What does the term "לאלתר" mean?  What is the Halachic application of this term? (רמא)
bulletMay one sort for other people if he fulfills the 3 conditions? (רמא)
bulletMay one sort for use later on Shabbat?
bulletWhat determines whether food id considered of one type or two?
bulletDoes the size of the pieces of food qualify as a defining factor in determining if a mixture is of one or more types?
bulletMay one sort the undesired food from the desired food if it would be less tedious?
Tochain Resources
bulletWhat conditions would permit a person to grind or chop vegetables or spices on Shabbat?
 321:7
bulletMay one cut cooked meat into small pieces on Shabbat?
 321:9
bulletMay one cut raw meat into small pieces on Shabbat? (רמא)
 321:9
bulletMay one cut up vegetables and fruit into tiny pieces?
 321:12