Video: Dates

Learn how dates grow on a California Date Farm.

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Dates

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 date.

• Place 1 date on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

 

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Figs

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Figs

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 fig.

• Cut off the stem of each fig.
• Place 1 fig on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Persimmon

Watch this virtual farm video about organic Fuyu persimmons.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Persimmons

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Persimmons

Suggested Sample: Each persimmon provides about 12 slices.  Provide each student with 1 slice.

• Wash the persimmons.
• Slice and remove the top stem and any leaves.
• Cut the persimmon in half, starting at the top stem and cutting to the bottom.
• Lay the flat half on the cutting board.
• Cut the half into 6 slices.
• Place 1 slice of persimmon on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Grapes

Learn how table grapes grow in California.

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Grapes

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 2 to 3 grapes.

• Remove any stems.
• Wash the grapes.
• Place 2 to 3 grapes on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Bell Pepper

Learn about the 'Pepper People of the Bay Area' who grow about 30 different varieties of peppers.

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Bell Pepper

Suggested Sample: Each bell pepper will provide about 16 strips. Provide each student with 1 strip.

• Wash the peppers. Cut out the stem.
• Slice each pepper in half from top to bottom. Remove the inside ribs and seeds.
• Cut each pepper half into 8 equal strips.
• Place 1 strip of pepper on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

 

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Video: Tomatoes

Learn how cherry tomatoes grow on a farm in Madison, Wisconsin.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Cherry Tomato

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Cherry Tomato

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 to 2 cherry tomatoes.

• Remove the stem.
• Wash the tomatos.
• Place 1 to 2 cherry tomatoes on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Carrots

Watch how carrots are harvested.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Carrots

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Baby Carrots

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 baby carrot.

• Wash the baby carrots.
• Cut off the stem or excess roots.
• Place 1 baby carrot on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Jicama

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Jicama

Suggested Sample: Each jicama will provide about 20 sticks. Provide each student with 3 sticks.

• Wash and scrub each jicama.
• Use a knife or peeler to remove the outer skin. The outer skin can cause stomach aches if eaten.
• Cut each jicama in half.
• Place the flat part of the jicama on the cutting board. Slice the jicama lengthwise into long, thin pieces. Slice each piece again into long thin strips (like matchsticks).
• Place about 3 sticks on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Beets

Learn how beets are grown.

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Beets

Suggested Sample:  Each beet will provide about 10 slices. Provide each student with 1 slice.

• Wash and scrub the beets.
• Cut off the stem and any excess root.
• Use a knife or peeler to remove the outer skin.
• Set the flat part of the beet on the cutting board. Cut the half into about 5 slices. If the center slices are too large, cut them in half.
• Place 1 slice of beet on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Apples

Watch how apples are transported from Howard Ranch in Chico, CA, to farmers markets and grocery stores.

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Apples

Suggested Sample: Each apple will provide about 8 slices. Provide each student with 1 slice.

• Wash the apples.
• Cut each apple in half starting from the top stem and cutting to the bottom.
• Cut out the core with a knife.
• Lay the flat side of the apple half on the cutting board. Cut the apple half into 4 slices or wedges of equal size.
• Place 1 slice of apple on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Tangelos

Learn about Minneola Tangelos through a virtual farm trip to Sunrise Farms in Vista, CA.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Oranges

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Oranges

Suggested Sample: Each orange will provide about 8 slices. Provide each student with 1 slice.

• Wash the outer skins of the oranges.
• Cut off the top and bottom of the orange.
• Place the flat part of the orange on the cutting board and cut the orange in half from top to bottom.
• Cut each half into 4 slices.
• Place 1 slice of orange on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Tangerines

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 Tangerines

Suggested Sample: Each tangerine will provide about 8 slices. Provide each student with 1 slice.

• Wash the outer skin of the tangerines.
• Cut off the top and bottom of the tangerine.
• Place the flat part of the tangerine on the cutting board and cut the tangerine in half from top to bottom.
• Cut each half into 4 slices.
• Place 1 slice of tangerine on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Spinach

Learn how Bloomsdale spinach grows at Go Green Agriculture in Encinitas, CA.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Spinach

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Spinach

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 to 2 spinach leaves.

• Wash the spinach.
• Use a paper towel to absorb excess water from the leaves.
• If the leaves are too wide or big, cut the leaves in half to make them easier to taste.
• Place 1 or 2 spinach leaves on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Cabbage

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Cabbage

Suggested Sample: Each cabbage will provide about 60 or more samples. Provide each student with 3 cabbage shreds.

• Remove the outermost leaves of the cabbage head and wash the cabbage.
• Use a paper towel to absorb excess water.
• Cut off the bottom of the cabbage to remove the hard stem.
• Lay the flattened bottom of the cabbage on the cutting board. Cut the cabbage in half from top to bottom.
• Cut the halves in half again to create 4 wedges.
• Cut the core from each wedge.
• Lay the flat side of each wedge on the cutting board. Cut the wedges into thin strips until the entire wedge is shredded.
• If the cabbage heads are large, cut the shreds in half.
• Place about 3 cabbage shreds on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Pumpkin

Learn how pumpkins grow on Duffield's Farm in Sewell, NJ.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Butternut Squash

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Butternut Squash

Suggested Sample: Each squash will provide about 20 cubes. Provide each student with 2 cubes.

• Wash the squash. Trim off the ends.
• Use a knife to peel off the outer skin, cutting from top to bottom.
• Cut the squash in half from top to bottom.
• Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and any pulp.
• Place the flat surface of the squash on the cutting board. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
• Place the cubes on a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the tray in the oven.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until soft.
• Remove the tray from the oven and let it cool.
• Place 2 cubes of the butternut squash on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Pumpkin

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Pumpkin

Suggested Sample: Each pumpkin will provide about 20 cubes. Provide each student with 2 cubes.

• Wash the pumpkin. Trim off the ends.
• Use a knife to peel off the outer skin, cutting from top to bottom.
• Cut the pumpkin in half from top to bottom.
• Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and any pulp.
• Place the flat surface of the pumpkin on the cutting board. Cut the pumpkin into 1-inch cubes.
• Place the cubes on a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the tray in the oven.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until soft.
• Remove the tray from the oven and let it cool.
• Place 2 cubes of the pumpkin on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Kiwi

Learn about the California Kiwifruit.

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Kiwi

Suggested Sample: Each kiwi will provide about 6 slices. Provide each student with 2 slices.

• Wash the kiwi and trim off the ends.
• Use a knife to peel off the outer skin of the kiwi. Cut each kiwi into about 6 slices.
• Place 2 slices of kiwi on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Strawberries

Learn a few facts about strawberries as they are being harvested from a California farm.

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Strawberries

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 strawberry.

• Wash the strawberries.
• Cut off the stem.
• Place 1 whole strawberry on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Blueberries

Learn how blueberries grow.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Blueberries

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Blueberries

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 2 to 3 blueberries.

• Wash the blueberries.
• Place 2 to 3 blueberries on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Grapefruit

Learn how grapefruit grows in Florida.

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Grapefruit

Suggested Sample: Each grapefruit will provide about 12 slices. Provide each student with 1 slice.

• Wash the outer skin of the grapefruit.
• Lay the grapefruit on its side. Slice off each end/stem of the grapefruit.
• Set the flat part of the grapefruit on the cutting board and cut the grapefruit in half cutting from top to bottom.
• Lay the flat side of the grapefruit on the cutting board. Cut each half into 6 slices.
• Place 1 slice of grapefruit on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.
• Remind students to not eat the rind.

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Video: Cucumber

Watch how cucumbers are harvested at TVF Farms.

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Cucumber

Suggested Sample: Each cucumber will provide about 10 slices. Provide each student with 2 slices.

• Wash the cucumbers. Trim off the ends.
• Remove the outer skin with a peeler or knife.
• Starting at one end, cut about 10 slices per cucumber.
• Place 2 slices of cucumber on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Kale

Learn how Dino Kale grows at Go Green Agriculture in Encinitas, CA.

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Kale

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 3 pieces of kale.

• Wash the kale.
• If the kale leaves are in a bunch and not separated, trim off the bottom root, separate the leaves, and trim any remaining stems/roots.
• If the kale leaves are separated from the root, trim any remaining stems/roots.
• Wash the kale leaves again to remove any remaining soil.
• Use a paper towel to absorb excess water from the leaves.
• If the leaves are too wide or big, cut the leaves in half and/or quarters to make them easier to taste.
• Place kale in a large saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté the kale over medium heat until the leaves are softened. Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
• The kale should be warm.
• Place 3 pieces of kale on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Bok choy

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Bok Choy

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 2 pieces of bok choy.

• Wash the bok choy.
• If the bok choy leaves are in a bunch and not separated, trim off the bottom root, separate the leaves, and trim any remaining stems/roots.
• If the bok choy leaves are separated from the root, trim any remaining stems/roots.
• Wash the bok choy leaves again to remove any remaining soil.
• Use a paper towel to absorb excess water from the leaves.
• If the leaves are too big or wide, cut the leaves in half and/or quarters to make them easier to taste.
• In a large pan, place the bok choy and about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté over medium heat until the leaves are softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Place 2 pieces of bok choy on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Swiss Chard

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Swiss Chard

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 2 pieces of the swiss chard.

• Wash the swiss chard.
• Cut off the stalks so only the leaves remain.
• Use a paper towel to absorb excess water from the leaves.
• If the leaves are too big or wide, cut the leaves in half and/or quarters to make them easier to taste.
• In a large pan, place the chard leaves and about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté over medium heat until the leaves are softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Place 2 pieces of swiss chard on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Snow Peas

Learn how to grow snow peas.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Sugar Snap Peas

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Sugar Snap Pea

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 pea pod.

• Wash the sugar snap peas.
• Place 1 sugar snap pea on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Sugar snap peas can be eaten whole or the pea can be removed from the pod.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Garden Peas

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Garden Peas

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with the peas in 1 pea pod.

• Remove or shell peas from the pods.
• Wash the peas.
• Place 3 peas on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Melons

Learn how to grow your own organic melons.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Honeydew Melon

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Honeydew Melon

Suggested Sample: Each honeydew melon will provide about 20 chunks. Provide each student with 2 chunks.

• Use a damp towel to clean any soil off of the outer layer of the honeydew melon.
• Cut the honeydew melon in half.
• Lay the flat side of the honeydew melon on the cutting board and slice each half again. This will result in 4 wedges from each honeydew melon.
• Use a spoon to scoop out and remove the inner seeds and any pulp.
• With the rind of the wedge resting on the cutting board, make slices into the honeydew melon about 1″ apart stopping at the rind.
• Carefully slice along the bottom of the slices at the inside of the rind to separate the chunks from the rind.
• Place 2 chunks of honeydew melon on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Cantaloupe

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Cantaloupe

Suggested Sample: Each cantaloupe will provide about 16 chunks. Provide each student with 2 chunks.

• Use a damp towel to clean any soil off of the outer layer of the cantaloupe.
• Cut the cantaloupe in half.
• Lay the flat side of the cantaloupe on the cutting board and slice each half in half again. This will result in 4 wedges from each cantaloupe.
• Use a spoon to scoop out and remove the inner seeds and any pulp.
• With the rind of the wedge resting on the cutting board, make slices into the cantaloupe about 1″ apart stopping at the rind.
• Carefully slice along the bottom of the slices at the inside of the rind to separate the chunks from the rind.
• Place 2 chunks of cantaloupe on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Peach

Watch peaches being harvested on Manas Ranch in Esparto, CA.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Peaches

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Peaches

Suggested Sample: Each peach provides about 12 slices. Provide each student with 1 slice.

• Wash the peaches.
• Cut into the peach at the stem end until you feel the knife hit the pit.
• Cut around the entire length of the peach keeping the blade steady against the pit.
• Holding each side of the peach in your hands, twist each half in opposite directions to separate the halves.
• Remove the pit carefully with a spoon or knife.
• Lay the flat half of the peach on the cutting board.
• Cut each half of the peach into 6 slices.
• Place 1 slice of peach on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Plums

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Plums

Suggested Sample: Provide each student with 1 small plum.

• Wash the plums.
• Place 1 plum on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.
• Remind students about the pit so they do not bit into it.

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Video: Watermelon

Learn about the watermelons being grown at Eagle Eye Produce in Hemet, CA.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Watermelon

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Watermelon

Suggested Sample: Each small watermelon will provide about 20 chunks. Provide each student with 1 chunk.

• Use a damp towel to clean off any soil off of the outer layer of the watermelon.
• Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise.
• Lay the flat side of the watermelon on the cutting board and slice each half in half again lengthwise. This will result in 4 wedges from each watermelon.
• Use a spoon or knife to remove the inner seeds and any pulp.
• With the rind of the wedge resting on the cutting board, make slices into the watermelon about 1″ apart stopping at the rind.
• Carefully slice along the bottom of the slices at the inside of the rind to separate the chunks from the rind.
• Place 2 chunks of watermelon on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Zucchini

Learn how zucchini grows.

Taste Test Sample Prep Instructions: Zucchini

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Zucchini

Suggested Sample: Each zucchini will provide about 10-15 slices. Provide each student with 2 slices.

• Wash the zucchini.
• Trim off the ends of the zucchini.
• Remove the outer skin with a peeler or knife.
• Starting at one end, cut about 10 slices per zucchini.
• Place 2 slices of zucchini on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Peewee Avocados

Learn how organic Pee Wee Avocados are grown on Stehly Farms Organics in Valley Center, CA.

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Avocado

Suggested Sample: Each avocado will provide about 12 slices. Provide each student with 1 slice.

• Wash the avocados.
• Cut into the avocado from top to bottom across the stem end until you feel the knife hit the pit.
• Cut around the entire length of the avocado while keeping the blade steady against the pit.
• Holding each side of the avocado in your hands, twist each half in opposite directions to separate the halves.
• Remove the pit carefully with a spoon or knife.
• Holding an avocado half in your palm, use a spoon to scoop out the avocado half as a whole to remove it from the outer skin.
• Lay the flat side of the avocado half on the cutting board.
• Cut each half into 6 slices lengthwise.
• Place 1 slice of avocado on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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Video: Green Beans

Watch how green beans are harvested on Less Farms in Greenford, OH.

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Green Beans

Suggested Sample: Provide 1 green bean to each student.

• Wash the green beans and pat them dry with a paper towel.
• Cut the stems off the ends of the green beans.
• Place 1 green bean on a napkin and distribute to each student.
• Instruct the students to wait to taste their sample until they are told to start tasting.

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