3. By one swallowing his saliva in the state of fasting, the fast will not break. Similarly, if the mucus in the nose goes down the throat, the fast will not break. ^[1]

4. Prior to commencing the fast, if a person eats or drinks something which has a colour and thereafter gargles his mouth, then even though the colour of the food or drink remains in his saliva after he commences the fast, his fast will be valid and will not be affected. ^[2]