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Angelica

A biennial herb used mainly in dessert cooking, very often used to add to fruit when cooking to reduce the need for sugar; used in jams and preserves. Candied angelica is commonly used in cake and dessert decoration. It can also be steamed and eaten as a vegetable.

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