Does Birkat Hamazon (after-blessing) effectively exempt appetizers eaten before the meal when one intended to eat bread afterward?

BlessingsBerakhotAfter-Blessings

Synopsis

Whether the final blessing after a meal (Birkat Hamazon) can serve as the after-blessing for appetizers eaten before the meal began.

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