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    "240 g dry split red lentils, picked over, rinsed and drained",
    "200 g baby spinach, washed and roughly chopped",
    "300 g ripe tomatoes, cut into 1 cm dice",
    "150 g onion, finely diced",
    "15 g fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated",
    "9 g garlic, minced",
    "20 g olive oil",
    "900 g water, plus up to 200 g more if needed",
    "2 g ground turmeric",
    "2 g ground cumin",
    "2 g ground coriander",
    "0.5 g ground cayenne pepper",
    "4 g fine salt",
    "20 g lemon juice",
    "10 g cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped"
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  "method": "Ingredient-sum estimate using USDA with documented primary-source supplements; complete recipe divided by stated servings",
  "sources": [
    "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/169230/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/169231/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/169997/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170000/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170457/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170922/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170923/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170932/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171413/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/172231/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/172420/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/173468/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/174158/nutrients",
    "https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-12/AFCD%20Release%203%20-%20Nutrient%20profiles.xlsx",
    "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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            "basis": "Canonical ingredient mass; exact avoirdupois ounce/pound conversion where needed."
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            "basis": "Canonical ingredient mass; exact avoirdupois ounce/pound conversion where needed."
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            "basis": "Canonical ingredient mass; exact avoirdupois ounce/pound conversion where needed."
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