Good Food
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items: The best meat delivery and subscription boxes tried and tested
items: The best breadmakers for creating homemade loaves
items: The best casserole dishes for baking, roasting and serving in style
items: Best saucepans 2026, tested by our kitchen experts
items: Best mini choppers for speedy kitchen prep
items: 14 best food processors for chopping, slicing and shredding
items: Best chopping boards for dicing, slicing and carving
items: Gozney Dome XL (Gen 2) review: the big, bold pizza oven built for obsessives
items: The best stand mixers for baking lovers
items: 10 best tools for Pancake Day 2026

The best meat delivery and subscription boxes tried and tested
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date: 2026-05-13T12:35:50.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh – food and drink expert
subject: Review
description: On the hunt for good-quality meat that gets delivered straight to your door? Look no further. We've rounded up some of the best meat delivery and subscription boxes available nationwide
encoded: We are living in the age of convenience, so we're always on the lookout for ways to make food shopping easier. How much simpler can shopping for high-quality meat get than a delivery box straight to your door? Cut out the middleman and add freshness – by buying your meat directly from a supplier, you not only get the cuts you want with the quality you desire, but you can also save time and keep the meat from lingering around from supplier to shop to home. We have selected a variety of meat boxes to choose from – from those designed to fill the freezer for when BBQ season comes, to ones perfect for feeding a family. We have tested meat boxes from the likes of organic farms such as Abel & Cole to high-end suppliers, with all meat boxes coming straight from farm to table. We have plenty of recipes for some inspiration of how to use up the selection in your meat boxes. Browse our meat recipe collection, sausage recipes the whole family will love, and chicken recipes such as our diced chicken recipes. For more on subscriptions, visit our reviews section to find 400+ review round-ups, including the best recipe boxes, veg boxes, gin, beer, cheese and coffee deliveries, plus even the best meal delivery services for when you don't have time to cook. Best meat boxes at a glance Best meat box for a range of steak cuts: Warrendale Wagyu – Wagyu Steak Box, £110 Best meat box for a BBQ: Field & Flower 30 portions value box, £68.36 Best meat and fish box: Edenmoor Surf and Turf BBQ Box, £58 Best meat box for steak night: Made in Oldstead The Big Steak Box, £60 Best organic meat box for families: Haye Farm organic meat, £68 Best lamb meat box: Swaledale Heritage Breed Lamb Box, £102 Best venison meat box: The Venison Company Venison Box, £45 Best fish box: Regal Fish Five Easy Dinners for Two Diners Box, £45.35 Best meat box for a small family: Abel & Cole Meat Box, from £22.75 Best meat box for classic cuts: Riverford Essentials Meat Box, from £25.95 Best traditional butcher's mea…

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The best breadmakers for creating homemade loaves
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date: 2026-04-23T14:30:05.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson - kitchen appliances and food reviews expert
subject: Review
subject: Baking
subject: Bread
subject: Cheat
subject: cookery cheat
subject: Home baked bread
subject: Home baking
description: Can a machine make your life (and loaf) easier? We test a range of models from Panasonic, Tefal, Lakeland and many more to find the best breadmaker for you
encoded: We’re no strangers to the traditional art of breadmaking – kneading, proving and shaping dough by hand can be immensely satisfying – but the best breadmakers have also made us rethink our approach. These machines take care of the entire process, from kneading to baking, leaving you with well risen, golden loaves with minimal effort. After just a few minutes of prep, you can sit back and let the magic happen, no hands required. Most breadmakers operate in a similar way: simply add the basic ingredients – flour, water, yeast – along with any extras, into the bread pan in the correct order. Many models allow you to select the loaf size and crust colour, to your preference. You’re not limited to basic white loaves, either. From creative recipes like asparagus, sundried tomato & olive loaf to stout & apple wheaten bread, these machines are versatile enough to accommodate a variety of bread-styles and mix ins. Some even go beyond bread, offering settings for jam, yogurt and doughs for recipes like this filled brioche centrepiece with baked camembert. Our top picks excelled in rigorous testing to secure their place in this guide, with the Panasonic SD-B2510 earning 'best breadmaker overall'. Read on to discover more of the best breadmakers you can buy right now. How we tested breadmakers We assessed breadmakers on how useful and reliable they are in everyday baking. We looked for consistent results across different loaf sizes and crust settings, and tested gluten free and dough only programmes to judge versatility. Non-bread functions such as yogurt and jam were explored where available. We also considered practical features including timer settings, memory recall after power cuts, dispensers and viewing windows, scoring each model on performance, flexibility and overall value. Compare breadmakers Best breadmakers at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS Best breadmaker for small loaves: Panasonic SD-PN100, £109 Best breadmaker overall: Panasonic SD-B2510, £149 Best breadmaker for expe…

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The best casserole dishes for baking, roasting and serving in style
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date: 2026-04-20T13:00:10.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson - kitchen appliances and food reviews expert
subject: Review
subject: Anya Gilbert
subject: Casserole
subject: casserole dishes
subject: casserole pot
subject: kitchen kit
subject: review
subject: Stew
description: A deep, multipurpose casserole dish is something that every cook, whatever their skill level, should have in their arsenal. We put cast iron, ceramic and stainless steel pans to the test
encoded: A good casserole dish, or dutch oven, is one of the most useful pieces of kit I own. It’s the kind of pan I reach for when I’m making soups, stews, slow-cooked dishes or rich sauces and it earns its keep because it can go from hob to oven without a second thought. The best ones are also good-looking enough to bring straight to the table, which means less washing-up and more time eating. Cast iron can feel pricey, but a well-made dish will last for decades and only gets better with use. That said, I’ve also found great budget options in non-stick metal and ceramic, depending on what you cook most. In this guide, the Our Place Titanium Perfect Pot Pro is my top-rated pick. The latest additions to this guide were tested and reviewed by Anna Lawson. undefined Best casserole dishes at a glance 5/5 stars: Best PFAS-free casserole dish: Our Place Titanium Perfect Pot Pro, £145 Best luxury casserole dish: Le Creuset Cast Iron Round casserole, from £219 Best affordable casserole dish: M&S x Tom Kerridge casserole dish, £45 Best contemporary casserole dish: Made In Enamelled cast iron round Dutch oven, £219 Best casserole dish: HexClad 4.7-litre casserole dish, £204 Best of the rest: Best lightweight non-stick casserole dish: Smeg CSF2412EGM 50's Style Casserole Pan 24cm with Lid, £99.99 Best casserole dish for small kitchens: M&S x Tom Kerridge 3 piece cast iron stacking set, £100 Best oval casserole dish: ProCook cast iron casserole dish 30cm, £75 Best budget casserole dish: Nuovva cast iron Dutch oven casserole pot with lid 6L, £59.99 Best casserole dish for versatility: Our Place Perfect Pot, £109 Best casserole dish for lid-off cooking: Prestige casserole and glass lid 5.7L, £49.99 Best lightweight casserole dish: MasterClass cast-aluminium casserole dish, £44 Best-looking casserole dish: Staub cast-iron Cocotte, from £229 Best cast-iron casserole dish: Le Creuset signature 26cm shallow casserole dish, from £149 Best chemical-free casserole dish: GreenPan 5.3-litre Feath…

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Best saucepans 2026, tested by our kitchen experts
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date: 2026-04-20T11:54:45.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson - kitchen appliances and food reviews expert
subject: Review
subject: Basics
subject: cookery
subject: equipment
subject: Everyday
subject: gadgets
subject: kit
subject: Kitchen
subject: Natalie hardwick
subject: Sauce
description: We reviewed everyday saucepans to discover which models are the best for heat distribution, easy cleaning and resilience
encoded: A good quality saucepan is a kitchen essential. Whether you’re warming baked beans, boiling potatoes for creamy mash, making jam, or melting chocolate in a bain-marie, these humble little pans are not only versatile but essential. If you're like us and you love high-quality cookware, or even if you’re simply being practical as your old saucepan is on its last legs, there are myriad questions you need to ask yourself before you buy. How much space do you have? What size do you need? What hob type do you have? We’d advise choosing the best saucepan you can afford as you’ll likely be using it daily and thin, cheap saucepans are not built to last. If you’re looking for a whole new collection, head over to our best pan sets review. We’ve tested a whole host of pans, including the best frying pans, best sauté pans, best casserole dishes and many more. The latest additions were tested and reviewed by Anna Lawson. Best saucepans at a glance Best premium non-stick saucepan: Smeg ‘50’s Style’ Saucepan (SPF2012EGM50), £129 Best non-stick saucepan: Ninja Foodi Zerostick 16cm saucepan, £34.99 Best stainless-steel saucepan: Samuel Groves stainless steel tri-ply saucepan, £112.50 Best hybrid saucepan: Circulon C Series SteelShield saucepan, from £71.99 Best investment saucepan: Le Creuset 3-ply stainless-steel saucepan, from £169 Best saucepan for students: Judge Vista draining saucepan, £50 Best microwave-safe saucepan: Kitchen Craft 900ml microwave saucepan, £13.50 How we test saucepans I tested around 25 saucepans in total, narrowing the guide down to the seven strongest performers. All testing was carried out by Anna Lawson, a recipe writer and food journalist, who cooked a range of everyday dishes in each pan to assess performance across four key areas: cooking efficiency, build quality, balance and ease of storage. Porridge: This is one of the most likely foods to catch and stick, making it a reliable way to assess how well a pan's surface performs and how easy it is to clea…

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Best mini choppers for speedy kitchen prep
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date: 2026-03-18T17:15:04.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson - kitchen appliances and food reviews expert
subject: Review
description: A mini chopper can chop, mince, purée, mix and blend in seconds. It's a smaller, cheaper alternative to a food processor. Read our expert reviews to find the best one for your kitchen.
encoded: When it comes to blitzing breadcrumbs, making flavourful and fragrant curry pastes, marinades and pesto, or whizzing up herby dishes like spring tabbouleh, mini choppers are an indispensable kitchen gadget that can make light work of time-consuming food prep tasks. Designed to deal with smaller quantities, mini choppers are a compact and lightweight alternative to a food processor. They typically come with just one blade for everyday chopping tasks, whereas food processors can come with different attachments for different jobs. We tested a variety of mini choppers across a range of price points – read on to discover our top picks. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website The latest additions were tested by Gabrielle Sander. Best mini choppers at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS Best cordless mini chopper: CASO Designs Chop & Go cordless mini chopper, £69.99 Best premium mini chopper: KitchenAid Go cordless electric chopper, £169.95 Best classic mini chopper: KitchenAid 5KFC3516 mini chopper, £89 Best mini chopper for versatility: Cuisinart Pixie chopper, £39.99 Best looking mini chopper: Magimix 18115 Le Micro mini chopper, £64.99 Most versatile mini chopper: Russell Hobbs Desire mini chopper, £36.99 Best mini chopper for sauces, dips and pastes: Bosch Mini Chopper MMR08, £24.10 Best mini chopper for food-processing tasks: Cuisinart Mini Prep Pro, £50 Best quiet mini chopper: Magimix Mini Plus Food Processor, £170 Jump to section: Best mini choppers to buy in 2026 What is a mini chopper? What can you chop in a mini chopper? What to look out for when buying a mini chopper How we tested mini choppers We tested a range of mini choppers, using each one to blitz bread to breadcrumbs, as well as onions and parsley. For consistency, the onion was pre-chopped into 2cm pieces, which tends to be the standard requirement for mini choppers. We also made Good Food’s Thai green curry paste, not only to check that the blades could cut through fibrous ingredients, but to also ensure t…

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14 best food processors for chopping, slicing and shredding
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date: 2026-02-18T11:58:26.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson - kitchen appliances and food reviews expert
subject: Review
subject: best food processor
subject: chop an onion
subject: food mixer
subject: food prep
subject: Food processor
subject: Houmous
subject: how to dice
subject: how to slice
subject: Onion
subject: Pesto
subject: Pete Wise
subject: slicing
description: Food processors can help you slice, dice, chop and blitz with ease. We tested leading brands, including Kenwood, Magimix and Cuisinart to see which models perform best
encoded: There are many reasons a food processor can make life easier in the kitchen. Perhaps your knife skills don't make the cut, or that monster batch cook seems like a drawn-out chore? Plug in a processor for the speedy way to prep, every time. Not only do my favourite food processors slice, dice, blend and chop to perfection, but they also make grating, grinding and even dough making a breeze. Safety features ensure there's no need to sacrifice your fingertips in the process. As you whizz through ingredients for your favourite dishes at record speed, you'll wonder how you ever managed without one. I tried out a range of Good Food recipes and prepared basic ingredients to select the best machines on the market. I prepped everything from classic pesto to pizza dough, Thai green curry paste to precision-sliced spuds for delicious dauphinoise. I rated the Sage the Paradice 9 as the best food processor overall, but you can read on to discover more top-performing models that I tried and tested in the Good Food Test Kitchen. The latest additions were tested and reviewed by Annie Collyer. Do I need a food processor? You don't strictly need a food processor, but it can save serious time if you cook from scratch regularly. It is particularly useful for repetitive prep such as chopping, grating, slicing or kneading dough. While a knife and grater can do the same jobs, a processor handles larger quantities quickly and evenly. If you mostly make smoothies and soups, a blender may suit you better. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website View Green Video on the source website Best food processors at a glance 5/5 stars Best high-tech food processor: Ninja Detect 3-in-1 Power blender and food processor, £229.99 Best food processor overall: Sage the Paradice 9, £299.95 Best easy-to-use food processor: ProCook 3L food processor, £179 Best small food processor: Kenwood MultiPro Go food processor, £59.99 Best Ninja food processor: Ninja Food Processor with Auto-IQ BN650UK, £120 Best M…

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Best chopping boards for dicing, slicing and carving
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date: 2026-02-10T15:10:16.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson - kitchen appliances and food reviews expert
subject: Review
subject: best chopping board
subject: chopping
subject: chopping board
subject: food prep
subject: how to cut an onion
subject: Lesley Jones
subject: slicing
description: Make fast work of meal prep with a hardworking chopping board. There’s something for every cook and kitchen in our round-up of the best buys.
encoded: A good chopping board is one of the hardest-working tools in the kitchen. It needs to stay stable under pressure, cope with repeated knife work and be easy to clean properly without warping, cracking or spreading juices across your worktop. All the chopping boards in this guide have been tested by the Good Food reviews team, who have used them for everyday prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, slicing bread and carving meat. We looked closely at how they performed over time, including stability, ease of cleaning and how well they held up to regular use. You don't need to spend a fortune to get a reliable board, but materials and design do make a difference, particularly when it comes to hygiene and longevity. While plastic boards are often cheaper and dishwasher-safe, they can shed microplastics as they wear. That said, the top-performing board (OurPlace Daily Board) is made from recycled plastic, standing out for its durability, grip and ease of cleaning. For that reason, this list focusses more heavily on wood and wood-fibre boards, which we found performed well in our testing. Read on to find the chopping boards we recommend for home cooks. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best chopping boards to buy at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS Best everyday chopping board: OurPlace Daily Board, £35 Best chopping board for carving meat: HexClad Hybrid Cutting Board, £189 Best chopping board for serving: M&S x Tom Kerridge Natural Edge Wooden Chopping Board, £70 Best chopping board for everyday use: ProCook wood fibre chopping board, £16 Best budget chopping board: Lakeland non-slip wood fibre chopping board, £8.99 Best chopping board set: Joseph Joseph folio chopping board set, £55 Best chopping board for versatility: Brabantia Tasty+ chopping board set, £22.75 Best value chopping board: Marks & Spencer hexagonal chopping board, £19.50 Best chopping board for presentation: Robert Welch pebble oak chopping board, £42 Best chopping board for meat: Cole & Mason Berden…

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Gozney Dome XL (Gen 2) review: the big, bold pizza oven built for obsessives
type: item
date: 2026-02-10T14:00:02.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson - kitchen appliances and food reviews expert
subject: Review
subject: equipment review
subject: Pizza
description: I tested the Gozney Dome XL (Gen 2) to see how it cooks, how it handles and whether it’s worth the serious investment.
encoded: Ten years on from the original Roccbox model, Gozney shows no sign of slowing down. If anything, the brand feels more confident than ever. Gozney knows exactly what it wants to make and who it’s making it for. The Dome XL (Gen 2) is not a casual upgrade or a curiosity purchase. It’s a serious bit of kit, both in scale and ambition. Available from Gozney (£2,499.99) Gozney still calls the Dome XL (Gen 2) a pizza oven, but that description undersells it. Yes, it turns out excellent pizza with consistency and ease, but over extended use it becomes clear that this is really an outdoor oven that just happens to be exceptional at pizza. I’ve used it for high-heat Neapolitan-style pizzas, longer bakes, roasting and slower cooks, and it handles the shift in pace without complaint. The Dome XL is the largest oven Gozney has made to date. This is not for courtyard gardens or tight patios. It needs space and it rewards it. Read our full review of the best pizza ovens. How long does it take to assemble? Almost no time at all. The Dome XL (Gen 2) arrives fully assembled, which feels like a small gift given its size. There’s no construction phase, no tools to hunt for, no chance of getting frustrated mid-build. That said, it is heavy. At 73kg, this is a lift that needs planning. Two people is the minimum, three is sensible (as advised by our facilities team). I used it with the official stand, which I’d strongly recommend. It puts the oven at a natural working height and gives it the presence of something permanent rather than perched. Once in position, setup is refreshingly straightforward. I connected the gas, turned the dial and the oven lit immediately. I’ve had more than one frustrating experience with other pizza ovens, where ignition becomes an exercise in patience. That simply wasn’t the case here. It behaves like a well-made gas hob. Getting up to temperature The two cooking stones took around 40 minutes to fully cure, which is impressively quick for an oven of this volu…

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The best stand mixers for baking lovers
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date: 2026-02-04T16:21:41.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson - kitchen appliances and food reviews expert
subject: Review
subject: Baking
subject: Baking recipes
subject: Batter
subject: best stand mixer
subject: best stand mixer for baking
subject: Bread
subject: Bread recipe
subject: Brownies
subject: Cake recipes
subject: Cakes
subject: Dough
subject: Homemade bread
subject: Lydia Anderson
subject: Scones
description: A stand mixer is a great investment if you love baking and bread-making. Read our reviews of top brands, including KitchenAid and Kenwood, plus more affordable buys
encoded: Whatever you like to bake, there’s no denying that the humble stand mixer is the hardest working piece of kit in the kitchen. Not just reserved for whipping up cake batter, it can also be used to knead dough and whisk together glossy, stiff-peaked meringues. Don’t be mistaken – I love hand mixers and have tried and tested many fantastic models over the years, but stand mixers offer something different: power. Equipped with high wattages, they can whizz through creaming and kneading tasks with absolute ease, not only saving you time, but effort, too. As an avid baker and expert product tester, I've put a range of stand mixers to the test, from models from big-name brands such as KitchenAid and Kenwood, to household names like Bosch, Cuisinart and Morphy Richards. Read on for my top recommendations, and don't forget to check out our guides to the best cake tins and best kitchen scales, too. The latest additions were tested by Annie Collyer. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website View oEmbed on the source website Best stand mixers at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS 5/5 stars Best compact stand mixer: Kenwood Go stand mixer, £182.55 Best stand mixer overall: Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL, £799.99 Best stand mixer and food processor: Bosch CreationLine kitchen machine, £249.99 Best large stand mixer: Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker XL, £579 Best of the rest Best stand mixer for versatility: Kenwood Cooking Chef Stand Mixer, £1,249.99 Best stand mixer for ease of use: Bosch Series 6 Stand Mixer, £449.99 Best stand mixer for dough: Ooni Halo Pro Spiral stand mixer, £699 Best powerful stand mixer: ProCook stand mixer, £249 Best bowl-lift stand mixer: KitchenAid 5.6L Bowl-Lift Artisan, £449.40 Best stand mixer for range of colours: KitchenAid 5KSM125, £419 Best stand mixer for small kitchens: Morphy Richards MixStar compact stand mixer, £189.99 Jump to: Best stand mixers to buy in 2026 How to choose the best stand mixer What is a stand mixer? What can a stand mixer be used …

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10 best tools for Pancake Day 2026
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date: 2026-02-03T14:31:50.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson - kitchen appliances and food reviews expert
subject: Review
subject: Anna Lawson
subject: How to make pancakes
subject: palette knife
subject: Pancake day
subject: pancake day gadgets
subject: pancake mould
subject: pancake pan review
subject: product review
subject: Shrove Tuesday
subject: squeezer
subject: whisk
description: Whether you're preparing for Shrove Tuesday or simply craving crêpes, we’ve put together the ultimate list of everything you need for making pancakes.
encoded: Say goodbye to catastrophic crêpes and hello to perfect pancakes! We’ve picked our top tools for Pancake Day (17 February 2026) and beyond, including the best pancake pan, hand whisk, plates and spatula, to ensure your Shrove Tuesday is flippin’ fantastic. Whether you prefer sweet or savoury crêpes, fluffy American-style pancakes or something a little different, there’s a recipe for everyone on our ultimate Pancake Day hub. For more unbiased expert buyer's guides, visit our reviews section to find over 400 round-ups of everything from pancake pans to hand mixers. Plus, if you want to perfect your pancake flip, watch our video on how to flip a pancake. Best tools for Pancake Day 2026 Ninja Foodi Zerostick frying pan, 28cm Available from Very (£44), Argos (£54.99) This top-scoring Ninja frying pan is the perfect companion for Pancake Day. It’s lightweight yet well-balanced, making flipping effortless and stylish. It heats up quickly and retains heat well, so whether you're cooking for yourself or a crowd, you won’t be left waiting. Plus, it’s dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze. For more, browse our guide to the best non-stick frying pans. Available from: Very (£44) Argos (£54.99) OXO Good Grips balloon whisk Available from Amazon (£9), Selfridges (£13) One thing guaranteed to ruin any pancake is lumpy batter. Ensure your mix is velvety smooth with a reliable whisk. We’ve tried plenty of manual whisks but this is our favourite – the shaped silicone handle is extremely comfortable to hold, the whisk head is sturdy, plus it’s good value. Available from: Amazon (£9) Selfridges (£13) ProCook glass digital scales Available from ProCook (£10) Using the wrong ingredient quantities can lead to less-than-perfect pancake results. Ensure precision with a set of modern digital weighing scales. These attractive scales from ProCook are slimline, easy to store and have a capacity of up to 5kg (great for anyone making a big batch) and as little as 2g. We particularly love the co…

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