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What is country of origin for Couscous?

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While everyone agrees on the good taste and nutritional values of Couscous, not everyone agrees on its origin. Morocco,Tunisia and Algeria each claims cultural birth of Couscous. The original name may be derived from the Arabic word Kaskasa, meaning "to pound small".



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