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BLS 4.0 food: Orange raw (Orange roh), code F603100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #169097

Per portion (150 g)

73.5 kcalenergy
1.5 gprotein
3.3 gfibre
0.3 gfat
13.3 gcarbohydrate

Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims

Orange meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
✓ 62.4 mg per 100 g = 78 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
✓ 62.4 mg per 100 g = 78 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
✓ 62.4 mg per 100 g = 78 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
✓ 62.4 mg per 100 g = 78 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
✓ 62.4 mg per 100 g = 78 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 62.4 mg per 100 g = 78 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
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Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 62.4 mg per 100 g = 78 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 62.4 mg per 100 g = 78 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
✓ 62.4 mg per 100 g = 78 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 62.4 mg per 100 g = 78 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
✓ 62.4 mg per 100 g = 78 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 0.22 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 0.22 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart.
✓ 0.22 mg per 100 g = 20 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
✓ 34 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
✓ 34 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 34 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 34 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 34 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Folate has a role in the process of cell division.
✓ 34 µg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS

Also low in sodium and saturated fat — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.” “Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.”

Goals this food supports

Full nutrient profile

Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).

Energy & macronutrients

Nutrientper 100 gper 150 g%NRVOrigin
Energy49 kcal73.5 kcalBLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula
Protein1 g1.5 gBLS PROT625 · Other nutrient database
reference
Converted value from: Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Fat0.2 g0.3 gBLS FAT · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Carbohydrate (available)8.8 g13.3 gBLS CHO · Calculated by formula
Sugars (total)8.8 g13.3 gBLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula
Dietary fibre2.2 g3.3 gBLS FIBT · Laboratory analysis
fibreSoluble1.3 g1.9 gBLS FIBSOL · Laboratory analysis
Water87 g131 gBLS WATER · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Olmedilla B, Granado F, Blanco I, Rojas-Hidalgo E:; Quantitation of provitamin-A and non-provitamin-A carotenoids in the fruits most commonly consumed in Spain; Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC); 1993
Barros, H. R. d. M., et al.; Antioxidant capacity and mineral content of pulp and peel from commercial cultivars of citrus from Brazil.; Food Chemistry; 2012; 134; 4
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: I. Sodium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Vahteristo L., Lehikoinen K., Ollilainen V. and Varo P.; Application of an HPLC assay for the determination of folate derivatives in some vegetables, fruits and berries consumed in Finland; Food Chemistry; 1997; 59; 4
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Salt0.01 g0.01 gBLS NACL · Calculated by formula

Fats & fatty acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 150 g%NRVOrigin
Saturated fat0.03 g0.04 gBLS FASAT · Calculated by formula
Monounsaturated fat0.06 g0.08 gBLS FAMS · Calculated by formula
Polyunsaturated fat0.08 g0.11 gBLS FAPU · Calculated by formula
Omega-3 fatty acids (total)0.03 g0.04 gBLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3)0.03 g0.04 gBLS F18:3CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
EPA0 mg0 mgBLS F20:5CN3 · Logische Null
DHA0 mg0 mgBLS F22:6CN3 · Logische Null
EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3)0 mg0 mgBLS
omega60.05 g0.08 gBLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula
Linoleic acid (omega-6)0.05 g0.08 gBLS F18:2CN6 · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Oleic acid0.05 g0.07 gBLS F18:1CN9 · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Cholesterol0 mg0 mgBLS CHORL · Logische Null

Vitamins

Nutrientper 100 gper 150 g%NRVOrigin
Vitamin A8 µg12 µg1 %BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITD · Calculated by formula
Vitamin E0.72 mg1.1 mg6 %BLS VITE · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: Chun, J., et al.; Tocopherol and tocotrienol contents of raw and processed fruits and vegetables in the United States diet; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2006; 19; 2-3
Converted value from: Monge-Rojas, R., Campos, H.; Tocopherol and carotenoid content of foods commonly consumed in Costa Rica; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2011; 24
Vitamin K0.1 µg0.15 µg0 %BLS VITK · Calculated by formula
Vitamin C62.4 mg93.5 mg78 %BLS VITC · Scientific literature
reference
Chebrolu, K. K., et al. ; An improved sample preparation method for quantification of ascorbic acid and dehydroascorbic acid by HPLC.; LWT - Food Science and Technology; 2012; 47
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.22 mg0.33 mg20 %BLS THIA · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.03 mg0.04 mg2 %BLS RIBF · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Niacin (vitamin B3)0.62 mg0.93 mg4 %BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.27 mg0.41 mg5 %BLS PANTAC · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Vitamin B60.04 mg0.06 mg3 %BLS VITB6 · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Biotin1 µg1.5 µg2 %BLS BIOT · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Folate34 µg51 µg17 %BLS FOL · Calculated by formula
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITB12 · Logische Null
Choline8.4 mg12.6 mgUSDA FDC 169097

Minerals & trace elements

Nutrientper 100 gper 150 g%NRVOrigin
Sodium2 mg3 mgBLS NA · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Barros, H. R. d. M., et al.; Antioxidant capacity and mineral content of pulp and peel from commercial cultivars of citrus from Brazil.; Food Chemistry; 2012; 134; 4
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: I. Sodium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Potassium156 mg234 mg8 %BLS K · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: I. Sodium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Barros, H. R. d. M., et al.; Antioxidant capacity and mineral content of pulp and peel from commercial cultivars of citrus from Brazil.; Food Chemistry; 2012; 134; 4
Calcium39 mg58.5 mg5 %BLS CA · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Barros, H. R. d. M., et al.; Antioxidant capacity and mineral content of pulp and peel from commercial cultivars of citrus from Brazil.; Food Chemistry; 2012; 134; 4
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Magnesium11 mg16.5 mg3 %BLS MG · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Barros, H. R. d. M., et al.; Antioxidant capacity and mineral content of pulp and peel from commercial cultivars of citrus from Brazil.; Food Chemistry; 2012; 134; 4
Phosphorus20 mg30 mg3 %BLS P · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Iron0.18 mg0.27 mg1 %BLS FE · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Barros, H. R. d. M., et al.; Antioxidant capacity and mineral content of pulp and peel from commercial cultivars of citrus from Brazil.; Food Chemistry; 2012; 134; 4
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Zinc0.08 mg0.12 mg1 %BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2005 ; 2005
Radwan, M. A., Salama, A. K.; Market basket survey for some heavy metals in Egyptian fruits and vegetables; Food and Chemical Toxicology; 2006; 8; 44
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Barros, H. R. d. M., et al. ; Antioxidant capacity and mineral content of pulp and peel from commercial cultivars of citrus from Brazil.; Food Chemistry; 2012; 134; 4
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2002; 2002
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al. ; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Miller-Ihli, NJ; Atomic absorption and atomic emission spectrometry for the determination of the trace element content of selected fruits consumed in the United States; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1996; 9
Ellen, G., et al.; HEAVY-METALS IN VEGETABLES GROWN IN THE NETHERLANDS AND IN DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED FRUITS.; Zeitschrift Fur Lebensmittel-Untersuchung Und-Forschung; 1990; 190; 1
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: II. Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Iodine1 µg1.5 µg1 %BLS ID · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: III. Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and Iodine; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Selenium0.5 µg0.75 µg1 %USDA FDC 169097
Copper0.05 mg0.07 mg5 %BLS CU · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2005 ; 2005
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2002; 2002
Ellen, G., et al.; HEAVY-METALS IN VEGETABLES GROWN IN THE NETHERLANDS AND IN DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED FRUITS.; Zeitschrift Fur Lebensmittel-Untersuchung Und-Forschung; 1990; 190; 1
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: III. Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and Iodine; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Barros, H. R. d. M., et al. ; Antioxidant capacity and mineral content of pulp and peel from commercial cultivars of citrus from Brazil.; Food Chemistry; 2012; 134; 4
Manganese0.04 mg0.05 mg2 %BLS MN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Barros, H. R. d. M., et al.; Antioxidant capacity and mineral content of pulp and peel from commercial cultivars of citrus from Brazil.; Food Chemistry; 2012; 134; 4
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Ellen, G., et al.; HEAVY-METALS IN VEGETABLES GROWN IN THE NETHERLANDS AND IN DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED FRUITS.; Zeitschrift Fur Lebensmittel-Untersuchung Und-Forschung; 1990; 190; 1
Pennington, J. A. T., et al.; Composition of Core Foods of the U.S. Food Supply, 1982-1991: III. Copper, Manganese, Selenium, and Iodine; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995
fluoride0.01 mg0.01 mgBLS FD · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7

Essential amino acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 150 g%NRVOrigin
Histidine0.01 g0.02 gBLS HIS · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Isoleucine0.02 g0.03 gBLS ILE · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Leucine0.03 g0.05 gBLS LEU · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Lysine0.04 g0.06 gBLS LYS · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Methionine0.01 g0.01 gBLS MET · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Phenylalanine0.02 g0.03 gBLS PHE · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Threonine0.02 g0.03 gBLS THR · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Tryptophan0.01 g0.01 gBLS TRP · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Valine0.03 g0.05 gBLS VAL · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7

Sources

Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

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