Martha Stewart Collection Sand Enameled Cast Iron Casserole, 5.5 Qt. Review

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(More customer reviews)I recieved this just last week as a Christmas gift. I truly love it. We have already used it to braise two cornish hens and some short ribs. We will most likely be braising a chicken in it tonight or tomorrow.
It gets incredibly hot and seems to really get the job done! It was such a breeze to brown the meat on the stove top and then add our liquid and transfer to the oven. The food I made in this has come out just absolutely gorgeous and delicious.
Our item had no chips in the enamel when we recived it and though I don't treat my cookware with kid gloves, I can say that I take pretty darn good care of my stuff, so I am hoping to keep it chip free. Contrary to the other review, I actually have a Le Crueset enameled skillet with a chip in it... I suppose it happens to the best of us.
I have only had this item for a week, but so far it's been amazing. Nothing but good things to say about it.
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(Jan 6,2010)
I would like to add to this after using this item several more times! I wanted to say that cleaning this product is a dream. After being in the oven for several hours, you'd expect all that splatter under the lid and everywhere else would be a baked on hassle... but guess what? Barely a swipe with my sponge and it's good as new!
We braised a chicken in it last night and tonight we used it to wilt broccoli rabe and cook pasta. It was great!

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This vibrant cast iron casserole holds heat better than any other cooking metal for hearty stews and other fork-tender meat dishes. When you're done cooking, bring it straight to the table for an impressive presentation! Limited lifetime warranty.

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Paula Deen 3.5 Quart Porcelain Covered Round Casserole, Burgundy Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a beautiful and heavy 3.5 quart dutch oven/casserole. It can be used on the stovetop or in the oven. It's so pretty, I will for sure serve soups and stews right from the pan! The color is a deep graduated cranberry and the inside is a nice cream color . It is cast iron coated with high quality porcelain. You cannot put this in the microwave, but it can do everything else. It's really nice to have a pan (finally) that can be moved frow stovetop to oven and vice versa. Thanks Paula! This is beautiful, useful cookware and the color is just lovely. It also comes with three of Paula's famous recipes.

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A Southern take on the classic Dutch oven, this 3-1/2-quart cast iron round casserole from venerable Southern cook Paula Deen is a great choice for slow-cooking and simmering everything from soups and stews to hearty chili and braised meats. The exterior features a two-toned porcelain enamel in burgundy with a unique swirl pattern that's resistant to stains and a breeze to clean up. The casserole's cast iron core guarantees even heat distribution, so your food won't burn and it will remain hot throughout your meal. Broiler safe, you can also use this casserole out on your grill. The spacious, solid cast loop handles on either side make it easy to grip it confidently, even with bulky potholders or mitts. Hand wash only. Backed by a 1-year warranty.
Paula Deen got her start with a lunchtime catering business in Savannah, Georgia called The Bag Lady before opening her successful restaurant, The Lady & Sons. And now she spreads her distinctive and authentic Southern delicacies--from real Southern fried chicken and hoecakes to Krispy Kreme bread pudding--via the Food Network and several best-selling cookbooks.

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Martha Stewart Collection Red Enameled Cast Iron Oval Casserole, 7 Qt. Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this pan and the first time I used it, I tried frying chicken in it. I was shocked when I was done and there was a half-dollar size chipped area in the center. I washed it so I could return it and another area chipped. Not sure if I got a defective one, but it's made me not want to buy glazed cookware.

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Casseroles make easy, family-friendly dinners that everyone can enjoy. Sturdy cast iron holds heat better than any other metal, making cooking control easy, while the vibrant enameled exterior creates a lovely tabletop presentation. Limited lifetime warranty.

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Martha Stewart Collection Red Enameled Cast Iron Round Pot, 7 Qt. Red Review

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(More customer reviews)I was given this as a Christmas gift two years ago. I used it sporadically, not more than twenty times in that span of ownership. One night my husband and I were eating dinner cooked in this dish when we both noticed some crunchy matter in the stew. I thought I hadn't rinsed one of the root vegetables well enough and that it was sand. When dishwashing time came, we discovered that we had been eating the enamel, which had cracked and popped off during cooking. There is a quarter-sized (now oxidized) area in the bottom of the pan where the enamel used to be, as well as another quarter-sized area that is about to come off. Also, the enamel around the entire interior margin has cracked, leading me to believe that if I were ever to use it again (I wouldn't), the remaining enamel would pop clean off of the bottom.
These cast enamelware items are supposed to be lifetime purchases, heavy-duty workhorses. For one to give up the ghost after light, infrequent use screams of inferior craftmanship. I used to roll my eyes at the prices of other enamelware lines, but I'm starting to think there's a reason they cost so much.
Save yourself the time, money and dental work. Go high-end, or just buy plain cast iron. I'm doing the latter.

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Cast iron holds heat better than any other cooking metal for warm, hearty stews and other fork-tender meat dishes. This large classic pot is not only reliable on the stovetop, but makes a lovely presentation at the table as well. Limited lifetime warranty.

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Emile Henry Flame Top 12-Inch Brazier Black Review

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(More customer reviews)It's clear from the condition of the Brazier that was shipped to me that Emile Henry has sloppy quality control. The cooking surface had obviously defective glazing, with small pebbles creating sharp bumps that will break off when cooking to expose the clay underneath.
This is the kind of thing you need to buy from a shop where you can check the quality before you leave the store. Now Amazon is telling me that I won't be able to get a replacement for a month. Great.
The price at Amazon is not discounted at all, so just go to Williams Sonoma or Sur La Table or another local dealer if you want Emile Henry cookware.
The Brazier itself it lighter than Le Creuset, which is a big advantage. And clay retains heat for very even cooking. It's a good idea with bad quality control.

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Emile Henry Flame Top cookware, a technological innovation. An innovation in ceramics technology, Emile Henry's new line of Burgundy Clay Flame-Top ceramics products work directly on a gas flame or an electric or halogen hob without a diffuser, without any fear of cracking or breaking.Much lighter, (30%), than many types of comparable metal cookware products, Flame-Top is microwave and dishwasher-safe, cleans up very easily, is extremely strong and durable, goes under the broiler, and can go directly from a freezer or a refrigerator to a hot oven to the table, where it will retain the cooking heat for a very long time. This recent innovation from Emile Henry is a break-through in ceramics technology. Unlike most metal cookware products, Flame-Top cookware can sit on a very hot open flame for an extended period of time without any ingredients in the cook pot, and they will not crack, discolor or break. Perfect for braising, browning and slow cooking due to the incredibly gentle heat distribution properties of Burgundy Clay, Flame-Top products cook evenly and thoroughly when used on top of the stove, in the oven or even in the microwave.Enhancing this gentle cooking action are raised dots on the underneath side of each lid that evenly distribute evaporated juices directly back into the cooking food.This self-basting technique produces a more thoroughly cooked, tender and moist dish than with traditional lids, which force liquids to run down the sides of the pot, and which contribute to uneven cooking. Emile Henry Flame-Top ceramic cookware is light and versatile, and better brings out the flavors of all cooked foods.

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Flame Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife and I purchased a LeCruset pot three years ago and use it frequently. It truly creates an oven-like amosphers right on the stove top. Our range has settings from 1 through 8 and we never set the element under this pot above a four. It heats up quickly and holds its heat seemingly forever. Yes, it was rather pricey, but we feel it was worth the investment. The best of any product is always pricey. The interior enamel is slightly stained from use, but I'd guess that's to be expected. We wouldn't hesitate to make the investment all over again.

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Staub Round Cocotte Review

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(More customer reviews)I have to admit, having used Le Creuset for years, I didn't hold out much hope that this pot - gifted to me - could possibly be an improvement. The things that I value in an enameled pot were there: heavy enameled, cast iron construction; oven-proof handle; even heat distribution; gas stove-top to oven ease. But that lid? It just didn't seem like it would make that much difference. Boy! Am I happy to be proved wrong!
This pot has out-performed my Le Creuset repeatedly in the two weeks that I've put it through its paces. Sautéeing, braising, stewing, oven-baked casseroles, soup; you name it, this pot has done an exceptional job. Those little bumps on the lid keep everything so much more moist. Also, there is virtually no loss of liquid volume with the lid on. It's an incredibly tight seal. The clean-up is a breeze! And, esthetically, the grenadine glaze is gorgeous!
It is so worth the price, I just purchased the 8 quart round Cocotte for large-batch cooking. I'm definitely a convert!

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The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France.Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing the best cast iron products for professional and aspiring cookssince 1974. Staub\'s French oven is a timeless standby for stews, roasts, soups, casseroles and other one-pot classics.Staub has perfected this tradition in our signature "La Cocotte" French Oven, the choice of some of the world's best chefs.La Cocotte moves beautifully from the stove to your table.

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Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 8.5 Quart Dutch Oven Review

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(More customer reviews)I NEEDED A POT LARGER THAN 6 QUARTS SO I BOUGHT THIS. WHAT COUGHT MY EYE
WAS THAT YOU COULD USE THIS ON STOVE STOP OR IN THE OVEN AND IS NON STICK.
I MADE CABBAGE ROLLS IN THIS POT. IT WAS EASY TO ROTATE THE ROLLS
FOR EVEN COOKING. HELD A LOT OF SAUCE AND DID NOT SPILL OVER THE TOP.
MADE STUFFED FLANK STEAK BRIOGOLE WITH VEGETABLES. BRAISED VERY WELL IN
THE OVEN. CAME OUT GREAT.
ALSO MADE CHICKEN SOUP. ALOT OF SPACE FOR ALL INGREDIENTS.
BEST OF ALL IT CLEANS SO EASILY!!!! LOVE IT!!

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Heuck 33030 Porcelain Enamel Cast Iron 5 Quart Dutch Oven, Red Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm not at all sure what you would gain by buying one of these pans at five times the price of this one (and there are some). This one works just the way I want. It browns beautifully with out sticking and you can still deglaze a bit after for soups, stews, etc. It cleans up easily, the lid fits well...not sure just what you would get for more money spent.
It is very heavy...you must use caution on a glass cook top to lift it as you move it...I'm sure a more expensive one would be the same.
I am very happy with it. And I am not a bit shy about writing a bad review when I am not. Love this pan!

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Cook like a professional with this beautiful Porcelain Enameled Cast Iron Cookware. The cast iron absorbs heat evenly and spreads it gently while cooking and the Porcelain Enameled finish allows for easy clean up and won't absorb odors or flavors. Use on gas, electric, induction and ceramic ranges.

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Infinite Circulon 4-Quart Covered Saucepot Review

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(More customer reviews)We have purchased several less expensive brands of nonstick cookware. Last year for Christmas my husband purchased a wok for me, and it was a Circulon product. Each time I used it I noticed that it was extremely easy to clean, both inside and out. I decided to use Amazon's informative website to do some investigation and found that there were several types of Circulon cookware. I decided to go for the Infinate Circulon because I do own a glass top stove and did want the feature of placing my pans in the dishwasher. I have never been happier! They clean up so easy and are pretty enough to take to the table. I also saved up to half off on the price by choosing Amazon over our local shops. Free shipping also!

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A saucepot, one of the workhorses of the kitchen, is used for everything from cooking sauces or rice to small batches of soup or chili. The nonstick surface will not react with foods and is easy to clean.

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Heuck 33031 Porcelain Enamel Cast Iron 5 Quart Dutch Oven, Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to make no-knead bread, because our 7Qt dutch oven was too big.
It performed just fine, except for the handle, which got a bit mushy in the heat. Not liquified, but enough to smell funny and need to be thrown away.

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Cook like a professional with this beautiful Porcelain Enameled Cast Iron Cookware. The cast iron absorbs heat evenly and spreads it gently while cooking and the Porcelain Enameled finish allows for easy clean up and won't absorb odors or flavors. Use on gas, electric, induction and ceramic ranges.

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Staub 5 Quart Round Cocotte, Royal Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)Owning both Le Creuset products and now Staub, my Staub has quickly become my favorite enameled cast iron pot, FAR surpassing Le Creuset in quality and usability. The metal handle is the first, most obvious difference and I almost purchased the item based on that fact alone. It's easy to grab even with pot holders and the design of the lid makes the lid-handle transition area seamless - unlike LC. The LC knob is oven safe to 450 or so, but I like the reassurance of metal. Besides it looks nicer. The next obvious difference is the design of the lid. First, the lid fits tightly and more snugly than LC. It is flat on top rather than domed. Second, the self-basting spikes, while not exactly as revolutionary as they claim, are a nice addition and work relatively well when stove top braising (in oven braising it doesn't seem to make as much difference because of the all-around heat). Third, is the interior of the pot. It is a black matte finish with a little bit of texture to it. I like it better than the smooth LC but I will admit it's sometimes hard to see foods browning against a dark black interior. The final point I'll make is that the Staub cast iron is thicker than the LC. Thicker means heavier, but it also means better heat retention. Enough said, when going for French enameled cast iron I will no longer look to Le Creuset and I suggest you do the same.

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The Staub journey begins in Alsace, France.Rich in history, food, and craft, it is a region renowned for hearty one-pot recipes. Staub has been producing the best cast iron products for professional and aspiring cookssince 1974. Staub\'s French oven is a timeless standby for stews, roasts, soups, casseroles and other one-pot classics.Staub has perfected this tradition in our signature "La Cocotte" French Oven, the choice of some of the world's best chefs.La Cocotte moves beautifully from the stove to your table.

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Simply Calphalon SA8785HP Nonstick 5-Quart Chili Pot Review

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(More customer reviews)I think Calphalon has missed a bet in attaching the label "chili" to this versatile pot, because it suggests that its best use is limited to making chili. But mine is well-loved and used almost daily for cooking virtually everything -- chili, yes, but also soup, sauteed fresh veggies, simmer-all-day pasta sauce, pot roast, ETC. I also use it when I need a high-sided skillet. The heating is very even, making it a lovely choice for carmelizing onions and other vegetables, as well as meat. I love this pot so much that I have given a number of them as gifts.
Calphalon calls another pan, sort of a flat-bottomed wok, its "everyday pan." I have that one, too, but it has drifted to the bottom of the stack because I DON'T use it everyday. They should have applied that label to this pot instead instead of the "chili" label.

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Lodge Logic 6-Quart Boy Scouts of America Pre-Seasoned Camp Oven Review

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(More customer reviews)I have quite a bit of cast iron--most of it off brand and I can tell you that from now on I will only buy lodge. We really like this dutch oven. We camp as scouts and as a family and plan on handing this down when we are too weak to pick it up. It sure is heavy. There is a difference in quality with lodge.

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This portable "camp stove" is the pot that does it all.Flanged lid for hot coals inverts for use as a griddle.Integral legs on oven provide for campfire and fireplace cooking.Lid is embossed with the Boy Scouts of America logo.Pre seasoned and ready to use.6 quart capacity. 12 inch diameter, 3 3/4 inches deep. Made in USA

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 9-Quart Round French Ovens Review

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(More customer reviews)Three years ago, I ordered one of these beauties because I noticed that each and every host on the Food Network, from Martha to Mario was using this pot. I didn't know Le Creuset from Adam, and I thought the height of culinary sophistication was my eight quart Calphalon anodized aluminum Dutch oven. I even went so far in thinking that the TV guys were using this pot because it was white on the inside, so it was easy for the camera to see what was going on.
Boy, was I wrong. Ever since I got this pup, I have used it for every soup, every braise, every stew, and every pot roast I have made since. At about the same time I got an oval shaped pot and a similar sized pot shaped primarily for making soups. All three are about the same size and weight. I never use the other two except when I have something which is a lot longer than it is wide.
The heat management is flawless, it is easy to clean, and it is tolerant of too much heat.
As other reviewers have noted, it is a bit heavy, so if you commonly have problems with heavy cookware, consider a smaller one or my retired aluminum pot.
Very highly recommended for both gas and electricity.

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Cook on the stovetop then move food into the oven using this 9-quart round French oven. Secure lid seals in all the moisture and flavor. Cast iron enameled French oven retains heat well and is beautiful enough to bring right to the table as you serve. Features sturdy, cast handles on sides so you can lift and carry with ease. Ideal for cooking and re-heating risotto, soups, stew, chowders and any other simmering or slow-cooking foods

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 6-3/4-Quart Oval French Oven, Red Review

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(More customer reviews)I agree with the other reviews on the quality, beauty etc. I will concentrate my review on the size of this pot as I had a lot of trouble deciding on size when I was making my purchase.
Le Creusets are good at many things but IMHO the biggest reason for getting one is for its ability to cook gently and slowly over a longer period of time. This lets the flavors of your dish mix together beautifully and I have found more dimensions of taste when I cook this way. It's also very good for searing meats and then slowly cooking it until it literally falls off the bone. So the reason I got a Le Creuset oven is to make stews, pasta sauces, soups, and roasts.
The 6.75 quart, oval oven fulfilled my needs perfectly and I have found this size and shape to be quite versatile. I cook for just my husband and myself, but like many people today we both work so I like to make larger portions and freeze half. This pot will fit a double or even a triple recipe for spaghetti sauces and the like. The oval shape allows a rectangular roast or whole chicken or two smaller hens to fit inside. If you're having friends over for dinner and want to make a bigger roast for 4-8 people, chili for a crowd, etc., this is the perfect size to have.
Some people had told me to get a round one if I do mostly stove top cooking, in order to have more even heat distribution from the round burner. I have found that the heat distributes very evenly on the oval shape, so I prefer the oval because it is a better shape for roasts.
Assuming you already have other pots and pans, and are looking to finally add a Le Creuset to your kitchen, IMO this is a very good size/shape to have.

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Oval French Oven - For generations, families have come to cherish the classic cocotte. This everyday Round French Oven (or Dutch oven, referred by most people) never makes it to the cupboard: it goes from the stove or oven to the table to the dishwasher then back to the stove for tomorrow's dinner. If there are leftovers in the pot, save them for tomorrow. You can store it in the refrigerator or in the freezer and not worry about food reacting to the porcelain enamel surface. Le Creuset's colorful and stylish French Oval Ovens elegantly present the warmth and care that goes into preparing a meal. The versatile cast iron allows you to go straight from cooking in the oven or on the stovetop directly to the table for serving. Sit back and enjoy sharing the meal knowing that the built-in heat retention of cast iron will keep food hot enough to serve second helpings.

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 6-3/4-Quart Oval French Oven, Cobalt Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)I agree with the other reviews on the quality, beauty etc. I will concentrate my review on the size of this pot as I had a lot of trouble deciding on size when I was making my purchase.
Le Creusets are good at many things but IMHO the biggest reason for getting one is for its ability to cook gently and slowly over a longer period of time. This lets the flavors of your dish mix together beautifully and I have found more dimensions of taste when I cook this way. It's also very good for searing meats and then slowly cooking it until it literally falls off the bone. So the reason I got a Le Creuset oven is to make stews, pasta sauces, soups, and roasts.
The 6.75 quart, oval oven fulfilled my needs perfectly and I have found this size and shape to be quite versatile. I cook for just my husband and myself, but like many people today we both work so I like to make larger portions and freeze half. This pot will fit a double or even a triple recipe for spaghetti sauces and the like. The oval shape allows a rectangular roast or whole chicken or two smaller hens to fit inside. If you're having friends over for dinner and want to make a bigger roast for 4-8 people, chili for a crowd, etc., this is the perfect size to have.
Some people had told me to get a round one if I do mostly stove top cooking, in order to have more even heat distribution from the round burner. I have found that the heat distributes very evenly on the oval shape, so I prefer the oval because it is a better shape for roasts.
Assuming you already have other pots and pans, and are looking to finally add a Le Creuset to your kitchen, IMO this is a very good size/shape to have.

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Le Creuset 6 3/4 qt Round Wide French Oven, New Cobalt Blue.Only Le Creuset offers such a wide range of unique shapes and designs.This product offers unrivalled flexibility of use, excellent heat efficiency, and the versatility to use it on any stovet

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