Strawberries
Estimated Inventory, 8 ct : 222.93
This item was last sold on : 12/20/24
Description/Taste
Strawberries are small to medium-sized fruits, ranging in size from 2 to 5 centimeters in diameter, and have a plump cordate shape with broad, curved shoulders tapering to a blunt or pointed, narrow tip. Each Strawberry will vary in appearance, size, aroma, and flavor, depending on the variety, and is capped with a tuft of small lanceolate green leaves growing in a circular formation. Despite their berry moniker, it is important to note that Strawberries are not true berries and are labeled as false fruits or pseudocarps. The brightly colored, fleshy portion of the Strawberry is known as a receptacle to hold the ovaries, also known as achenes, of the flower. These ovaries are the tiny yellow-brown to white specks seen on the outside of the Strawberry, and they are often referred to as seeds. One Strawberry can have over 200 ovaries on its surface, and each ovary contains a single seed. Strawberries can vary in color, appearing in shades of bright red, dark red, pink, peach, to white, and the fruits develop a faint sheen when ripe. The fruit's surface is delicate, easily damaged, and soft. Underneath the surface, the flesh is typically aqueous, firm but tender, and sometimes crisp with a succulent nature. The seeds on the outside also provide a subtle crunch. Strawberries release a fragrant, fruity aroma and must be picked when mature, as they will not continue to ripen after being harvested. Depending on the variety, they can be syrupy-sweet, fruity, sweet-tart, candy-like, to sweet with balanced acidity.
Seasons/Availability
Strawberries are available year-round, with peak season in the spring and summer.
Current Facts
Strawberries, botanically classified as Fragaria ananassa, are a type of aggregate fruit belonging to the Rosaceae family. There are more than 600 varieties of strawberries worldwide, and the fleshy, juicy fruits offered in commercial markets in the modern day were developed from centuries of breeding smaller wild species. Strawberries develop on low-growing, herbaceous flowering plants and form at the ends of runners, offshoots that extend from the mother plant. In fact, the name Strawberry is thought to be a corruption of the words "strewn berry," a descriptor given for the way the fruits are naturally strewn across the ground when ripening. In commercial production, Strawberry is a general term encompassing a broad range of varieties ranging in size, appearance, flavor, and disease resistance. Some of the most popular Strawberry varieties are Northeaster, Albion, Sable, Primetime, Aroma, Cardinal, Diamante, Camarosa, Tristar, Hood, Earliglow, Annapolis, Delmarvel, Surecrop, Guardian, Sparkle, Allstar, Jewel, Winona, Ventana, Mesabi, and Tribute. Three main groupings are also used to classify Strawberry varieties according to their flowering time: June-bearing, Everbearing, and Day-Neutral. June-bearing Strawberries are the most common in commercial production, fruiting once per season in the late spring through early summer. Everbearing types typically fruit twice per season, and Day-Neutral varieties can fruit several times per season with extended production time. Worldwide, Strawberries are grown in greenhouses, commercial fields, and home gardens, favored as a fresh-eating and culinary ingredient.
Nutritional Value
Strawberries are a source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, fiber to regulate the digestive tract, and vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning. The fruits also provide vitamin E to reduce inflammation, potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, copper to develop connective tissues, and other nutrients, including manganese, iron, and iodine. The pigmented skin and flesh contain anthocyanins, natural compounds that give the fruit its coloring and have antioxidant-like properties to protect the cells against the damage caused by free radicals. Historically, Strawberries were used in ancient civilizations such as the Romans to reduce symptoms associated with inflammation, melancholy, fevers, and infections. The leaves and dried fruits were also used in teas in Asia to detox the body. In the 13th century France, Strawberries were thought to soothe upset stomachs and were used topically for skin rashes, blemishes, and complexion.
Applications
Strawberries are a universal ingredient and generally have a sweet, tart, and fruity taste suited for fresh and cooked preparations. The fruits are traditionally consumed straight out of hand or sliced and tossed into salads, added to fruit medleys, or served on cheese platters for added color, texture, and flavor. Strawberries can also be sliced and used as a fresh topping over yogurt, granola, pancakes, and French toast, dipped whole into chocolate, or placed as an edible decoration over cakes and desserts. In the United Kingdom, Strawberries are famously served with cream, a dessert that can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is said that the right-hand man to King Henry VIII, Thomas Wolsey, served the Strawberry-centric dessert at one of the king's banquets in 1509. Strawberries and cream were later served to spectators of tennis matches in the United Kingdom, establishing a tradition that is still honored at the Wimbledon Championships in the modern day. In addition to fresh preparations, Strawberries can be simmered into jams, jellies, syrups, and compotes. They can also be baked into cakes, bread, tarts, pies, cheesecakes, and shortcakes. The sweet, tangy nature of Strawberries complements sweet and savory dishes, and some chefs roast the fruits whole in a coating of balsamic vinegar. Strawberries can also be blended into sorbet and gelato or used to flavor icings, whipped cream, and fillings. Beyond culinary preparations, Strawberries are blended into smoothies and milkshakes or muddled into cocktails. They are also dried for extended use and added to granola mixes, bars, fruit leather, and chocolate. Strawberries pair well with berries such as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, citrus, melon, rhubarb, spices including cinnamon, cardamom, and coriander, herbs such as rosemary, mint, and basil, cheeses including ricotta, mascarpone, and feta, vanilla, maple syrup, and chocolate. Whole, unwashed Strawberries will keep for 3 to 5 days when stored in the refrigerator. The fruits can also be frozen whole for approximately two months.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
According to Cherokee folklore, Strawberries were introduced onto Earth to reunite the first man and woman. The tale begins at the dawn of time when the first man and woman were building their new life together. One day, the man and woman began fighting, and the woman became so upset that she decided to leave. The woman walked east toward the land of the rising sun. When the man realized she had left, he waited for her to return, then began following her as he missed her. The man was no longer angry and pined for his woman to come back. While the woman was walking east, she did not look around as she was determined to continue in her travels, but the man was filled with sadness, wishing she would stop and turn around. Unelanuhi, the Sun God, noticed the man's anguish and took pity on him. The Sun God suddenly created a huckleberry bush in the woman's path to entice her to stop and eat the berries. The woman was unphased and continued walking on her angered path. Unelanuhi then created a blackberry bush, but the woman still ignored the succulent berries. Finally, Unelanuhi decided to make a fruit that had not been seen on Earth before to catch the woman's attention. Unelanuhi created a patch of Strawberries, and the shiny, red berries stopped the woman in her tracks as she was amazed by the new fruits. The woman ate the juicy berries, and her angry mood left her, opening her heart to joy and happiness. Filled with renewed hope, the woman gathered the Strawberries and turned around to find the man. She quickly reunited with the man who was still following her and shared the fruits with him. They sat down together to eat the Strawberries, agreeing to live in partnership. From that day on, the man and woman populated the earth and carried Strawberry plants with them as a reminder of forgiveness, love, and reconciliation.
Geography/History
Strawberries sold in commercial markets are descendants of wild strawberry species that have been growing wild since ancient times. Experts believe there were approximately 5 to 6 wild species naturally growing in temperate regions of North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and the earliest records of the aggregate fruits can be traced back to the Greeks and Romans. Wild strawberries were used in small quantities in medicinal and culinary applications throughout the Greek and Roman Empires and were well-respected, viewed as a gift from the Gods. Strawberries were once a symbol for Venus, the Goddess of Love, as their red, cordate-shaped appearance symbolized the heart. Later, in pre-modern Europe, wild strawberries remained a foraged item, and there were three main species eaten, including the Woodland strawberry, Fragaria vesca, Musk strawberry, Fragaria moschata, and Green strawberry, Fragaria viridis. Selective cultivation of Strawberries did not occur in Europe until the 13th and 14th centuries, and Germany, Italy, and England were the top producers at the time. Increased cultivation led to Strawberries appearing in artwork, stone carvings, literature, and decorative margins of clothing and manuscripts. Historical records indicate that King Henry VIII was a known strawberry enthusiast, and Madame Theresa Tallien, a prominent member of Napoleon's court, was famous for bathing in fresh strawberries. Legend has it that she used around twenty-two pounds of strawberries per bath. While Europe was beginning to cultivate its wild strawberry species, tribes in North and South America were already growing and slowly domesticating their own wild strawberries. Spanish and Portuguese explorers carried North American strawberry species back to Europe in the early 17th century. In 1714, Frenchman Amedee-Francois Frezier smuggled several Chilean strawberry plants from Chile and planted them in France. In a series of trials, the North American strawberry, or Fragaria virginiana, was planted beside the Chilean strawberry, Fragaria chiloensis. The two species were allowed to cross-pollinate, developing larger and sweeter fruit. This new species, called Garden Strawberries, quickly replaced wild strawberries in commercial production. By the 1770s, Garden Strawberries were introduced into the United States. Over time, Strawberries were commercially bred, and many different improved varieties were released for fresh preparations and processing. Today Mexico, China, and the United States are the top Garden Strawberry producers and account for about half of the total Strawberries grown worldwide. Strawberries are produced in various countries around the world and are sold through grocers, farmer's markets, and distributors. In the United States, Strawberries are grown in California, Florida, and Oregon and can generally be produced year-round.
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| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Books and Records | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Le Parfait Paris | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Savory Moment (1) | Carlsbad CA | 619-633-8863 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
| Huntress (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 858-488-1274 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Dot Café | San Diego CA | 914-263-1424 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Le Parfait Paris - UTC | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lobby (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| The Whaling Bar (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
| Echale | Encinitas CA | 303-210-2892 |
| Harbor View Hotel Ventures, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-239-6800 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Brigantine Poway Bar | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| The Cottage Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-775-1197 |
| El Sueno (TAKO) | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Anaheim | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-688-8682 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery | San Diego CA | 804-815-8052 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 424-278-8626 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Smoking Gun (Spill the Beans) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters BH | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| The Pearl Hotel (Brunch) | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Nunu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego CA | 877-517-9340 |
| Le Coq | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Boujiemana (La Maison) | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lou Lou's | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Wildland Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| Spill the Beans (Pacific Beach) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Part Time Lover | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Jennings House | San Diego CA | 858-349-6662 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Bar Ella | San Diego CA | 858-808-2286 |
| Domaine Baran | San Diego CA | 858-952-2949 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven Bar) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Wilmas Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| GreensPlease | Poway CA | 858-842-1001 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Virtue Coffee & Juice | San Diego CA | 619-485-0485 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| The Granger Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-559-7287 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Ghirardelli Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-234-2449 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| Cork & Stem LLC | San Diego CA | 619-354-0308 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| The Islander | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Mission Bay Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| College Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Richard Walkers Pancake House (DM) | Del Mar CA | 619-306-2999 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-407-8500 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
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