Most varieties of these sweets in the Soviet Union, despite their comparative high cost, could only be purchased in large cities, and in the provinces they were considered in short supply. However, each family tried to get festive table or simply as a gift to children of the famous “Bears” or “Little Red Riding Hood”.
“Clubfooted” was also produced by “Einem”
Before post-revolutionary nationalization, the Moscow confectionery factory “Red October” was called “Einem” in honor of its founder, the German Ferdinand Einem. “Bear Clubfoot” has been produced there since 1913. According to the director of the capital's Museum of the History of Chocolate and Cocoa (MISHK) Lyudmila Anatolyevna Numerova, the classic “clubfooted” included chocolate, waffles, almonds, sugar and cocoa butter (the last three ingredients are called pralines).
A kilo of “Teddy bear” in the Soviet Union cost from 4 to 6 rubles, and in remote areas of the USSR, Soviet children were happy if such sweets fell into their hands. New Year's gifts along with other sweets, simpler.
“Crayfish necks”: the similarity with the tail of a crayfish is only external
Another super popular and relatively affordable candy in the Soviet Union with a pre-revolutionary history. They were also produced by the “Factory and Trade Partnership of A. I. Abrikosov’s Sons” (after nationalization - the confectionery factory named after P. A. Babaev). The candy got its name due to its external resemblance to a crab's tail.
As the author of the study on the activities of the Abrikosov partnership, Svetlana Fomenko, writes, the famous Russian confectioner was a great inventor in terms of candy recipes. For production " Cancer necks“Potato molasses was used, which made the caramel transparent, and wine sediment (creamortartar) allowed the sweets not to become sugared. “Crawfish tails” were filled with almonds, sugar, vanilla and fruit liqueur, which gave them softness and a unique taste.
For 20 kopecks in the USSR you could buy 100 grams of these sweets, and they appeared in Soviet stores more often than other popular confectionery products.
"Little Red Riding Hood" was made due to the absence of almonds?
In any case, this version of the origin of one of the most famous varieties of Soviet sweets is given by the co-founder of the traveling Moscow museum of the history of Russian chocolate, Maria Golovkina. Allegedly, in the mid-50s of the last century, at the “Red October”, the senior master decided to put into production candies in which, instead of the almonds that were absent at that time, used to make the “Cluefoot Bear,” there were peanuts. Groundnuts are included in the Little Red Riding Hood praline, complemented by a three-layer wafer filling and a bittersweet chocolate glaze.
The cost of “Little Red Riding Hood” was comparable to the price of “Bear Bear,” and these candies were also in short supply. In any case, they rarely reached the periphery, but, despite the high cost, “Little Red Riding Hood” never stagnated on the shelves of Soviet stores.
"Teddy bear in the north, Mashka in the south"
This nickname was popularly received in the USSR by these chocolate candies, who also had nut filling in a wafer case with chocolate icing. “Bear in the North” at the Leningrad confectionery factory named after N.K. Krupskaya began to be produced 2 years before the start of the Great Patriotic War and did not stop their production even during the blockade.
In subsequent years, the candies were produced by several factories throughout the country; since the 60s, the composition of “Mishka in the North” has changed several times (various nuts were used), in addition, a number of other chocolate products began to be produced under this brand in the Soviet Union.
A kilogram of “Bears in the North” cost 5 rubles, and, despite the widespread production of these sweets, they still remained in short supply for remote regions of the country.
"Squirrel" was invented by Borman
According to M. Golovkina, the authorship of the composition of these famous Soviet sweets belongs to Grigory Nikolaevich (Georges) Borman, another famous pre-revolutionary Russian confectioner. After the nationalization of the St. Petersburg Borman factory, it was given the name of the revolutionary Concordia Samoilova, then the enterprise was merged into the Leningrad confectionery “holding” named after N.K. Krupskaya.
Chocolate candies with crushed hazelnuts in the filling and with squirrel on the wrapper had a delicate praline taste and cost 5 rubles per kilo. “Squirrel” was almost always included in children’s New Year’s confectionery sets, and during the USSR, the Krupskaya factory produced several thousand tons of sweets of this variety.
... All these candies were very high in calories - from 414 kcal ("Cancer necks" to 538 kcal ("Squirrel") per 100 grams. The calorie content of the rest - "Little Red Riding Hood", "Bear Clubfoot" and "Bears in the North" exceeded 500 kcal per 100g.
1. Marshmallow. The usual name for this sweet is marshmallow or marshmallow. You've probably seen more than once films in which teenagers fry white mastic on sticks over a fire in the forest - this is marshmallow. The recipe for the delicacy came to us from Ancient Egypt, but to bring the matter to industrial production came to mind specifically to the American Alex Doumak in the late 40s of the last century. Interestingly, these sweets were originally used to treat sore throat.
2. Donuts Donuts. Who doesn't know the famous Homer Simpson and his pink donuts that he enjoys at work? And who hasn’t heard jokes about the love of American police for these sweets (“Bad cop, you won’t get any donuts!”)? The birthplace of this delicacy was the state of Massachusetts, where more than half a century ago Bill Rosenberg opened his first Donuts store. Now Dunkin' Donuts is one of the favorite cafes of US residents.
3. M&m's. Chocolate dragees in multi-colored glaze with the signature letter M appeared in the USA in 1941 - pastry chef Forrest Mars noticed that Spanish soldiers had chocolate balls that did not melt in their hands thanks to the glaze. Forrest began supplying sweets to American employees, and this made the delicacy popular throughout the country. The dragees got their name thanks to the financial alliance of Forrest Mars with investor Bruce Murier (that is, M&M means that the company belongs to Murier and Mars). A separate story is the colors of the candies. Each shade corresponds to its own character with its own character.
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4. Peanut paste. It is called one of the symbols of America and is used in almost every dish, for example, not only for making delicious sandwiches, but also for sandwiches with onions and bacon (Ernest Hemingway was one of the fans of toast peanut butter and onions). And the 20th US President James Abram Garfield even said: “A man cannot live on bread alone, he must also have peanut butter.”
5. Soda Dr. Pepper. The drink was first offered to customers at Morrison's Old Corner pharmacy in Texas in 1885, then it was a cherry liqueur mixed medicinal herbs. According to one version, the aspiring pharmacist Charles Alderton was in love with the daughter of Dr. Pepper, but he did not want to give his daughter to a poor young man. However, this love failure inspired Alderton to create a drink that became famous throughout the world.
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1. Oreo cookies. In 1912, Nabisco released the first batch of its famous Oreo cookies in Manhattan. It was a completely new treat - two chocolate cookies embossed with a wreath design and a delicate filling between them. Oreo even got into the Guinness Book of Records as the first brand to get more than one hundred thousand “likes” in 24 hours on Facebook in 2011.
2. Baskin Robbins Ice Cream. The history of foreign ice cream began in 1945, after Irwin Robbins opened the first ice cream store in Glendale (California). Irwin expanded the range of the time's traditional chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice creams by adding pumpkin pie, blueberry cheesecake and melon flavors. He also became the author of the famous motto “31 days” - customers were invited to try 31 varieties of ice cream for a month, changing flavors on each day of the week.
3. Candy cane lollipops. These cane-shaped Christmas candies, despite their New Year's name, are available any day of the year. In Europe these mint candy were used as Christmas tree decorations, along with balls and garlands. This treat has religious significance: White color The candy cane symbolizes the sinless essence of Christ, the hardness symbolizes the Savior as the reliable foundation of human life, the J-shape indicates Jesus the Good Shepherd, and the red stripes represent the holy blood shed on the cross.
4. Twinkies. The first Twinkies appeared in 1930 thanks to baker James Dewar. At the beginning of its rise to popularity, the cupcake had a banana filling, but during World War II, due to a limited supply of bananas, the company was forced to switch to vanilla cream. This change brought real popularity to the cake. Today the filling is vanilla and banana flavor. Fans of zombies are familiar with this delicacy firsthand, because they are the ones hunted by the hero of the film “Zombieland” Tallahassee.
5. Jelly Beans marmalade. Jelly beans are the most common and favorite type of jelly in America. These are small and bright bean-shaped candies in a hard, sweet shell. American President Ronald Reagan confessed his love for this sweetness - during his reign he declared Jelly Beans national pride USA.
- Chestnut quintons
- Ferrero Rocher
- Red Velvet
- Guylian Opus Chest
- Fritz Knipschildt
- Royal Collection Gourmet
- Swarovski-studded Chocolate
- TM Amedei
- Le Chocolate Box
Every sweet tooth has their favorite tasty candy in boxes and other special sweets. For some, they are associated with childhood, while for others they remind of some significant event in their lives. What candies were awarded? the largest number sweet tooth?
Chestnut quintons
Data creamy candies, produced in Japan, are recognized as one of the most exquisite sweets in the world. At the same time they have excellent taste. They are made on the basis of chestnut, hence the name. Additionally they add sweet variety potatoes, sweet sauce, vinegar and, of course, sugar. The uniqueness of these sweets also lies in the fact that only the type of chestnut that is found exclusively in the territory is suitable for their production. South Korea or Japan. There are no analogues taste qualities of this delicacy.
Ferrero Rocher
All sweets known as Ferrero Rocher are made in Italy. They are rightfully called one of the most delicious. The attractive box contains exactly 24 chocolates. Inside these sweets there is a whole hazelnut and a delicate cream, which are covered on top with a crispy shell, milk chocolate with a scattering of crushed nuts.
Ferrero Rocher are known for their gentle creamy chocolate flavor and a unique, airy texture that other manufacturers have so far failed to reproduce. Each candy in the box is shaped like a cut diamond and wrapped in shiny foil.
Red Velvet
Sweets with this name are made at the Butlers factory in Ireland. Sweetness is not only amazing taste, but also an elegant appearance. They are topped with milk, dark or white chocolate.
Inside is original filling, striking in its variety of flavors. And at the same time, the quality of the sweets is always impeccable, for which the manufacturer stands behind its name. Everyone who has tried them at least once notes the unique harmony of cocoa, buttercream and vanilla, as well as the aroma of the most delicate caramel, nuts with refined notes of noble coffee. These sweets will make any tea party unforgettable.
Guylian Opus Chest
This brand of chocolates is produced in Belgium and is one of the most delicious in the world. Anyone who decides to try a luxurious assortment of pure Belgian chocolate, known all over the world, will receive an unforgettable pleasure. Each candy in the box has a unique and non-repeating shape. The delicacy got its name from the famous opera.
To create the delicacy, the manufacturer uses high quality chocolate(black, white and milky). Hidden inside is a filling of truffle, praline and vanilla cream, which are mixed with cream flavored with cappuccino, nuts, caramel, natural fruit fudge and biscuit. This set unique sweets Packed in a presentable box, tied with a golden ribbon on top.
Fritz Knipschildt
In general, all the desserts produced by the confectionery factory called Fritz Knipschildt are called one of the most delicious in the whole world. It is here that the boxed chocolates of the same name are produced. The manufacturer calls most of its products by women's names, which conveys their character and sophistication of taste. Each brand of chocolate is made according to a unique recipe. At the same time, ingredients are sometimes used as filling that seem completely incompatible with the taste and aroma of chocolate. For example, they have candies in which the most delicate chocolate combined with hot spices or salt.
However, those who have tried them note that they are unusual combination It’s very successful and you can’t compare it with anything, you just have to try it. Among the most expensive products of the confectionery factory, produced in boxes, is a truffle called “La Madeline Au Truffle”. It is made from cocoa, which candies contain about 70%, and vanilla. Since its price is quite high and equals about 250 US dollars, this brand of candy is produced only on special pre-orders and immediately after production is delivered personally to the customer.
Royal Collection Gourmet
This brand of chocolates, which come in boxes, is not only very tasty, but also one of the most expensive. When creating their recipe, the manufacturer tried to please the most demanding customers. They are packaged in an attractive and even elegant box made of natural wood. Each of which contains 4 candies in gold, silver packaging and with diamond chips.
Despite the unusualness of the ingredients, they can be safely eaten, as they are absolutely hypoallergenic and will not harm human digestion. It is clear that such sweets will not be cheap. Such a set of 12 candies will cost the buyer no less than 1,250 US dollars.
Swarovski-studded Chocolate
This delicacy is also not only tasty, but also expensive. In general, the Swarovski company is known in the world for the production of artificial crystals, which are grown in the laboratory using special technology and are very much in demand in the production of costume jewelry. And the corporation with The Chocolate has become famous thanks to its sweets and chocolate, which is rightfully called one of the highest quality and delicious. One day, these two joined forces to create the most luxurious sweets, which quickly found their fans.
TM Amedei
Chocolates produced by the Italian brand, known under the name TM Amedei, are recognized as one of the most delicious. Each of these boxes consists of 15 candies. Swarovski crystals are used to decorate the box, so the price of one of these chocolate set reaches 190 liras.
What made the sweets so tasty is not clear. However, it must be said that each of them is made by hand. And all the ingredients used are collected in different parts of the world. Additionally, the most expensive of them is added here existing species cocoa and real edible gold. Therefore, it is impossible to find anyone indifferent to this sweetness.
Le Chocolate Box
This sweet is the winner in several categories at once - as the most delicious and at the same time the most expensive of all the candies existing in the world. They are produced by a corporation known as Lake Forest Confections. And one famous American jewelry company, called Simon Jewelers, worked on developing the design of the box. Therefore, premium jewelry was used for decoration, including: unique rings, earrings, bracelets, as well as necklaces inlaid with precious stones (sapphire, emerald, diamonds). Only millionaires can afford such a gift, since the cost of one box reaches 1.5 million dollars.
The most delicious sweets in Russia
There are also popular candies produced in boxes in Russia. Some of them have a long history, and our great-grandmothers were familiar with their taste. But among them there are also those who appeared quite recently, but quickly won their fans.
1. Chocolate set “A. Korkunov." When choosing the most delicious candies in Russia, many note the set trademark Korkunov, made from high-quality chocolate with whole hazelnuts and their filling. Sweets are different delicate taste and attractive shape. And thanks to the stylish packaging, this set can be safely used as a symbolic gift.
2. Dove promises. Among the delicious Russian-made sweets, Dove promises is worth highlighting. The set consists of 15 candies with different tastes, among which creamy caramel, nuts, including almonds, hazelnuts, and pure milk chocolate. Each tile is wrapped in gold foil, under which everyone will find a sweet wish.
3. The bear is clubfooted. Those produced by the Red October trademark are familiar to each of us since childhood. Initial composition and the production method has been almost completely preserved to this day. The first batch of Chocolate Bear candies was released more than 100 years ago.
The wrapper was designed by the famous Russian artist Emmanuel Andreev, who used the famous painting “Morning in a Pine Forest” by Shishkin as a basis. The sweets are a delicate praline sandwiched between two crispy wafers. And on top it’s all covered with high-quality milk chocolate glaze.
4. Inspiration. Another delicious domestically produced candy with cream and almonds. Everything is covered with a wafer on top and filled with high-quality chocolate glaze. Thanks to the harmonious combination the most delicate filling, nut and glaze, they managed to conquer great amount admirers.
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There are quite a few records regarding sweets in the world. For those with a sweet tooth, below is a rating of the most delicious sweets on our planet.
Le Chocolate Box
These are not only the most expensive, but also the most delicious candies in the world. They are produced by the famous American jewelry house Simons Jewelers, whose marketers decided that they could combine two of women's main weaknesses - sweets and jewelry - in one box. This is how this set came about. The box may contain a bracelet, choker, necklace or other item with various gemstones. The hybrid, attractive to wealthy people, has a price tag of $1.5 million. Of course, candy at such a price simply cannot be tasteless. Essentially it's just a box of high-quality chocolates, complete with jewelry.
The Italian company produces delicious treat, chocolates, 15 pieces per box. Each package is decorated with original Swarovski crystals, the price is 190 liras per box. According to information provided by the manufacturer, the sweets are made from the highest quality ingredients imported from all over the world. The plant is located in the city of La Rotta. The cocoa beans received there, under the strict supervision of experts, go through all stages before being transformed into exquisite chocolate. The candies are gluten-free and do not contain artificial flavors, colors, soy lecithin– only natural cocoa butter.
The plant's products have many certificates, including a certificate of kosher food
The Swarovski company is famous throughout the world for its artificially grown crystals using a unique technology, which are widely used in expensive jewelry. And The Chocolate company, in turn, is famous for its amazing, one of the best boxed chocolates in the world. And the two giants decided to unite in order to create a real masterpiece - a combination exquisite sweetness with exquisite beauty. Of course, crystals serve only to decorate exclusive packaging. But the candies have a very unusual detail: they are sprinkled with edible gold shavings.
The cost of one box is about 300 dollars
These candies are considered one of the most sophisticated, as their names convey: each variety is named after a woman’s name and is made using a unique technology, sometimes with the addition of products that would seem incompatible with chocolate, but at the same time the result is wonderful and very delicious combination. For example, chocolates with salt or hot spices are very popular. It's hard to believe how successful the product ends up being. The best candy in the series is truffle, made from vanilla and 70% cocoa.
Fritz Knipschildt is made only to order, after which it is delivered to the buyer in a short time
Wispa Gold
In 2009, the famous confectionery company Cadbury has launched this chocolate bar in... pure gold. The chocolate itself is also covered with a millimeter layer of edible gold. A small batch of tasty and valuable candy bars was brought under guard to London supermarkets, and they were displayed not in grocery departments, but in jewelry departments. In addition, at the same time, the most common, inexpensive version of the bar was released, with no less pleasant taste, because only the highest quality selected cocoa beans are used for production.
All money received from Wispa Gold sales is donated to charity
These candies are from the best chocolate were clearly created to please the most picky taste. They come in a luxurious wooden case, lined with fabric on the inside. The package contains twelve candies covered in gold, silver and diamonds - all of which can be safely consumed internally, they are harmless and hypoallergenic.
The Royal Collection company has firmly taken its place in confectionery market in December 2006 and currently offers not only candies, but also many other interesting delicious products, including fondue, gift baskets, caramel apples. Everything is of extremely high quality and fresh, the choice is quite wide.
For a set of the most delicious Royal Collection Gourmet candies you will have to pay $1,250
This chest filled with delicious candies is made in Belgium. Each candy has a unique, exquisite shape and name, usually after opera, so it's the perfect gift for an art lover. What candies will delight lovers of art and chocolate? The set contains black and white chocolate, With various fillings– truffle, fruit, caramel and much more.
Guylian has been producing excellent Belgian chocolate from West African cocoa beans grown in environmentally friendly areas. This guarantees the absolute safety of the received food products.
The production uses 100% cocoa butter, which gives the chocolate a delicate feel. creamy taste and melt-in-your-mouth texture. For the fillings, hazelnuts are used, roasted using proprietary technology used by the founder.
Only the freshest hazelnuts are taken from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, then roasted in small batches in special copper kettles. Experienced Chefs carefully monitor the amount of sugar added and the frying temperature until the product is perfectly caramelized. Real high-quality Guylian chocolate can be distinguished by the image of a shell on the packaging; this is a kind of sign of the quality of the product.
The Opus set is packaged in an exquisite golden wrapper and tied with a ribbon
These delicate sweets from the Irish company Butlers can be a stunning gift for a sweet tooth. Three types of chocolate hide the most unexpected fillings; these are caramel, nuts, vanilla, cream, coffee and much more. All this is unusually harmoniously combined with each other. The natural red velvet packaging adds sophistication and allows in the best possible way present the set. The composition of the candies includes only natural ingredients– cocoa butter, milk, nuts, butter, puffed rice, condensed milk, etc.
Each chocolate masterpiece was created by real masters of chocolate art
Quite a popular delicacy throughout our country, produced in Italy, as well as in company branches around the world. It's safe to say that these sweets meet most European standards. In Russia, since 2009, the delicacy has been produced in the Vladimir region, from where it is distributed to all corners of the country. The composition of the sweets is quite adequate; this is cocoa butter, nuts and others necessary ingredients, most of which have natural origin.
The price for a package of such sweets is quite high, but it is worth it, because the product is a premium confectionery product. Ferrero Rocher is ideal as a gift for any occasion. Inside the candy is a wafer-chocolate ball with a whole nut and the most delicate cream.
Ferrero Rocher – a combination that cannot help but charm
Of course, this is a matter of taste, but if you track customer demand, the most delicious candy in Russia is “Alenka”. Its unusual creamy flavor and the pretty girl on the wrapper have been familiar to residents of the USSR and then Russia since 1965. The candy owes this taste to original recipe, developed by employees of the Red October factory. Inside, under the chocolate glaze, there are two layers of wafer, and between them there is a praline of nuts and vanilla. The manufacturer's website describes the product as a crunchy chocolate treat. There is no doubt that this delicacy will be an excellent addition to a cozy home tea party.
The factory also produces many other products under this brand. These are several types of sweets, chocolates, waffles and wafer cakes, rolls, bars, cookies.
The chocolate contained in "Alenka" is loved by many for its unusually delicate milky taste
The top delicious sweets in Ukraine include the products of the AVK confectionery factory, founded back in 1991 and quickly becoming one of the main producers confectionery in the country, although it started only as a supplier of cocoa products to other Ukrainian enterprises. The first treats produced at this factory were hollow inside chocolate figurines. Already in 1996, the business developed so much that it bought out several other production facilities.
Today, AVK's assortment includes several types of chocolate, sugary products (marmalade, chewing marmalade), sweets and coffee. The company's business cards include delicious candies "Royal Charm", "Frutta", "Royal Masterpiece", and "Cream Soufflé". A jelly candies this brand is definitely the best in Ukraine.
Products are exported to some European countries and CIS countries
As you can see, almost any country can boast of its unique recipes sweet treat. High-quality ingredients and soul invested in production allow us to create real masterpieces, delighting gourmets again and again. By the way, there are entire academies dedicated to the study of chocolate; Tasters carefully try each delicacy to determine all its pros and cons. These people are real experts in matters of the sweet life. Based on these results, ratings are built, bonuses, awards and certificates are issued. For example, Amedei's second-ranking sweets have been awarded an honorary award for several years now.
Chocolates, although not a product of everyday demand, like bread or milk, are still loved by the population. And, probably, not by chance. It has long been proven that chocolate contains the amino acid tryptophan, which in our body turns into the happiness hormone serotonin. And caffeine from cocoa beans increases mental and physical performance. True, you need to make a lot of effort to find real chocolates. We decided to figure out how to do this.
What should you pay attention to when reading the label of chocolates?
First of all, gently pay attention to the composition. Real chocolates are made from cocoa products - cocoa mass, cocoa powder and cocoa butter. The main indicator of the quality of chocolates is the presence of cocoa butter. This is the most expensive ingredient in real chocolate, which is often replaced by others. vegetable fats- palm or coconut oil. There are more exotic options substitutes. For example, the equivalent of cocoa butter is made from a mixture palm oil and sal, shea, illipe butter. These ingredients are much cheaper for manufacturers and help extend the shelf life of the finished product.
Is there a GOST for chocolates?
Yes, there are GOSTs for chocolate candies, but increasingly manufacturers prefer to produce chocolate candies using specifications (technical conditions). This gives more room for changing recipes. But GOST sometimes describes the requirements quite faithfully. For example, GOST 4570−73 for candies does not indicate the requirements for mandatory composition.
Are there any special requirements for the quality of chocolate candy filling?
There are no rules for stuffing in our country. Buyers should rely only on the conscience of the manufacturer. For example, if he writes that the candy is filled with strawberry, then the composition should indicate strawberries, and not strawberry flavoring.
How long can chocolates last?
Chocolates are not shelf-stable products, which consumers often forget. When choosing chocolates, you need to pay attention to the shelf life of the product. Wrapped candies coated with chocolate icing are stored for four months, assorted candies for two months, and other types of chocolates for one to two months. If you look at the same GOST, you will find out that the longest shelf life is prescribed for a sweet product for the regions of the far north - up to six months. But manufacturers often try to ignore these requirements, indicating a period of nine months to a year. This suggests that the composition contains chemical additives that prolong the life of chocolates.
How to properly store chocolates at home?
This product requires careful handling and special conditions storage, otherwise they may deteriorate before the expiration date. The optimal temperature at which chocolates retain their quality is +18 degrees. Sudden changes in temperature and high humidity- the main enemies of chocolates. At the same time, they acquire a whitish coating even before the expiration date. We must also keep in mind that chocolate candies easily absorb foreign odors, so it is better to store them away from other food products so that they do not lose their flavor.
Is it possible to determine the quality of candy by appearance?
High quality sweets from natural chocolate must have a smooth, shiny, even surface, without streaks or sagging. The aroma of chocolate should be pronounced, prevailing over the aroma of the filling. The presence of foreign odors is not allowed.
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