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    "200 g yellow bell pepper, cut into small cubes",
    "200 g zucchini, cut into small cubes",
    "35 g olive oil, divided",
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    "250 g cherry tomatoes, halved",
    "160 g feta made with vegetarian rennet, cut into cubes",
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    "25 ml lemon juice",
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  "sources": [
    "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60538b91e90e07527df82ae4/McCance_Widdowsons_Composition_of_Foods_Integrated_Dataset_2021..xlsx",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/167747/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/168462/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/169094/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/169291/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/169383/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/169699/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170108/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170457/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170931/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171413/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171583/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/172231/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/172232/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/173420/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/173468/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/173801/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-datasets/FoodData_Central_sr_legacy_food_csv_2018-04.zip"
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    "Estimated from listed ingredient amounts and USDA nutrient profiles, divided by the stated number of servings. Not laboratory analysis or kitchen testing.",
    "The ingredient-sum method uses raw or cooked food profiles matching the ingredient state. Moisture gain/loss does not change the stated serving count. No general cooking/fermentation nutrient-retention factors are applied.",
    "Unless a discard/absorption blocker is listed, all measured pan fats and sauces are assumed consumed. Actual amounts left in pans, on utensils or during cooking can reduce intake. Optional additions are excluded when noted.",
    "Calories are kcal. Protein, total carbohydrate, total fat and total sugar are grams. Total carbohydrate includes fiber; these are not net carbs. No %DV or FDA-compliance claim.",
    "Null means unavailable, never zero. Sodium and fiber are omitted because retention, brands, rinsing and missing source rows make them less reliable here."
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