H'shem is all-knowing. He is constantly aware of the needs of His creations. One matter never distracts Him from another. 375 16 Shemittah Food May Not Be Used in Ways Other Than Eating Them Shemittah foods may not be used in ways other than eating them. For example, although lemon juice (which contains citric acid) is effective in polishing silver, removing its tarnish, and cleaning stains from clothing, juice from a Shemittah-sanctified lemon may not be used for these purposes. Similarly, Shemittah oil may not be used to grease a pan, when the amount of oil is minimal and does not serve to also fry the food or add to its taste. Feeding Shemittah Food to Animals Shemittah food that is fit for human consumption (like leftover lettuce or carrots) may not be fed to animals (for example pet turtles or rabbits). Regarding Shemittah food that is no longer fit for human consumption, but remains fit for animal consumption: in a place where these foods are g...