What are the etiquette rules regarding blowing into food or drink?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Hunting and Slaughter

Book 56 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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The practice of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) involved not blowing into food or drink, nor breathing into the vessel, as reported from Ibn Abbas. This indicates that blowing or breathing into consumables is prohibited or strongly discouraged.