{"id":6470,"date":"2024-08-26T12:45:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T10:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/?p=6470"},"modified":"2024-08-26T12:46:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T10:46:28","slug":"farofa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/en\/farofa\/","title":{"rendered":"Farofa: How a Simple Dish Conquered Brazil"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"Farofa &#8211; Bowl of manioc flour cooked with butter. Traditional Br\" src=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/farofa-bowl-manioc-flour-cooked-with-butter-traditional-brazilian-side-dish-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/farofa-bowl-manioc-flour-cooked-with-butter-traditional-brazilian-side-dish-800x533.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6451\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271707%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201707%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271707%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/farofa-bowl-manioc-flour-cooked-with-butter-traditional-brazilian-side-dish-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/farofa-bowl-manioc-flour-cooked-with-butter-traditional-brazilian-side-dish-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/farofa-bowl-manioc-flour-cooked-with-butter-traditional-brazilian-side-dish-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/farofa-bowl-manioc-flour-cooked-with-butter-traditional-brazilian-side-dish-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/farofa-bowl-manioc-flour-cooked-with-butter-traditional-brazilian-side-dish-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:40px;\"><p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"awb-toc-el awb-toc-el--1\" data-awb-toc-id=\"1\" data-awb-toc-options=\"{&quot;allowed_heading_tags&quot;:{&quot;h2&quot;:0,&quot;h3&quot;:1},&quot;ignore_headings&quot;:&quot;.related-posts *, .comment-respond *&quot;,&quot;ignore_headings_words&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;enable_cache&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;highlight_current_heading&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;hide_hidden_titles&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;limit_container&quot;:&quot;all&quot;,&quot;select_custom_headings&quot;:&quot;.post-content&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;fa-flag fas&quot;,&quot;counter_type&quot;:&quot;decimal&quot;}\" style=\"--awb-counter-type:counters(awb-toc, &quot;.&quot;, decimal) &quot;. &quot;;\"><div class=\"awb-toc-el__content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;--awb-margin-top:40px;\"><p>Brazilian cuisine is renowned for its diversity and richness of flavors, resulting from the fusion of various cultural influences over the centuries. Among the typical dishes that are part of our daily life, farofa stands out as a versatile and beloved side dish. This article explores the history, regional variations, and popularity of farofa, revealing how this simple dish has captured the hearts of Brazilians.<\/p>\n<h2>Origin and History of Farofa<\/h2>\n<p>Farofa has its roots in the diet of indigenous people, who used cassava flour as the basis for many dishes. The Brazilian indigenous peoples consumed the flour plain or mixed with water, and over time, this practice was incorporated and transformed by Portuguese colonizers and enslaved Africans, who added new ingredients and preparation techniques. The word &#8220;farofa&#8221; derives from the African term &#8220;falofa,&#8221; meaning toasted flour. The combination of these different cultural elements gave rise to the farofa we know today: a dish based on toasted cassava flour, often enriched with a variety of ingredients such as onions, garlic, eggs, bacon, sausage, herbs, and even fruits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;\"><h2>Regional Variations<\/h2>\n<p>Farofa is a perfect example of the gastronomic diversity of Brazil, with variations that reflect the peculiarities of each region. In the Northeast, for example, farofa de dend\u00ea is very popular, prepared with dend\u00ea oil, typical of Bahian cuisine. In the Southeast, especially in Rio de Janeiro, farofa can include eggs and bananas, creating an interesting contrast between savory and sweet. In the Midwest, farofa de pequi is a delicacy, highlighting the typical fruit of the Brazilian cerrado. In the South, farofa gains a special touch with the addition of pine nuts, showcasing local ingredients. These regional variations show how adaptable farofa is and how each region of Brazil can put its own mark on this traditional dish.<\/p>\n<h2>Versatility and Popularity<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" title=\"Feij\u00e3o tropeiro, comida t\u00edpica brazileira.\" src=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tropeiro-beans-typical-brazilian-food-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tropeiro-beans-typical-brazilian-food-800x1200.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6439\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201707%202560%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tropeiro-beans-typical-brazilian-food-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tropeiro-beans-typical-brazilian-food-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tropeiro-beans-typical-brazilian-food-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tropeiro-beans-typical-brazilian-food-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tropeiro-beans-typical-brazilian-food-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/tropeiro-beans-typical-brazilian-food-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;\"><p>Farofa is a side dish that can be found on any occasion, from Sunday barbecues to festive celebrations like Christmas and Easter. Its versatility allows it to be combined with a wide range of main dishes, such as roast meat, fish, chicken, feijoada, and even salads. In addition to its delicious taste, farofa is valued for its simplicity and ease of preparation. With few ingredients and a quick preparation time, it has become an indispensable item in Brazilian cuisine. This practicality, combined with the ability to absorb the flavors and textures of other ingredients, has made farofa a true staple in national gastronomy.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"Brazilian farofa. Made from manioc flour, bacon and sausage.\" src=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/brazilian-farofa-made-from-manioc-flour-bacon-sausage-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/brazilian-farofa-made-from-manioc-flour-bacon-sausage-800x534.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6419\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271709%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201709%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271709%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/brazilian-farofa-made-from-manioc-flour-bacon-sausage-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/brazilian-farofa-made-from-manioc-flour-bacon-sausage-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/brazilian-farofa-made-from-manioc-flour-bacon-sausage-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/brazilian-farofa-made-from-manioc-flour-bacon-sausage-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/brazilian-farofa-made-from-manioc-flour-bacon-sausage-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;\"><h2>Farofa Around the World<\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, Brazilian cuisine has gained international prominence, and farofa has not been left out of this trend. Brazilian restaurants around the world serve farofa as part of their menus, introducing this unique side dish to new audiences. Farofa is often presented as an exotic curiosity but quickly wins over foreign palates with its comforting and versatile flavor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;\"><h2>Basic Farofa Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>For those who wish to try farofa at home, here is a basic recipe:<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; 2 cups cassava flour<br \/>\n&#8211; 4 tablespoons butter or oil<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 medium onion, chopped<br \/>\n&#8211; 2 cloves garlic, chopped<br \/>\n&#8211; Salt and pepper to taste<br \/>\n&#8211; Optional: eggs, bacon, sausage, herbs, dried fruits<\/p>\n<h3>Preparation Method:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large skillet, melt the butter or heat the oil.<\/li>\n<li>Add the onion and garlic, saut\u00e9ing until golden.<\/li>\n<li>Add the optional ingredients of your choice and cook until they reach the desired consistency.<\/li>\n<li>Add the cassava flour, stirring well to absorb the flavors.<\/li>\n<li>Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<li>Continue stirring until the farofa is lightly toasted and crispy.<\/li>\n<li>Serve hot as a side dish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" title=\"roast beef farofa\" src=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/roast-beef-farofa-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/roast-beef-farofa-800x1200.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6431\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201707%202560%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/roast-beef-farofa-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/roast-beef-farofa-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/roast-beef-farofa-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/roast-beef-farofa-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/roast-beef-farofa-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/roast-beef-farofa-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;\"><h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Farofa is more than just a simple side dish; it is a symbol of Brazil&#8217;s cultural and gastronomic richness. With its multiple variations and ease of preparation, farofa has conquered the Brazilian palate and is gaining ground on the international scene. If you haven&#8217;t yet tried this delight, don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to add an authentic Brazilian touch to your next meal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6447,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[83],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6470","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gastronomy"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Farofa: How a Simple Dish Conquered Brazil - BrazilianCulture.Art<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the history and regional variations of farofa, the versatile side dish that has conquered Brazil and is gaining international recognition.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/brazilianculture.art\/en\/farofa\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Farofa: How a Simple Dish Conquered Brazil - 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