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        | Tahini 
Forms Avaible: Paste made from Sesame Seeds, which they can be sold hulled or unhulled, raw or roasted.Storage Requirments: Stored in airtight container, stored in refrigiator, and in the freezer for 1 year.Taste: Creamy, nutty and earthly flavor. |  | 
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        | Balsamic Vinegar 
Physical Characteristics: dark brown color, syrup consistency, low acidityStorage Requirments: stored at room temperature indefinetlyTaste: slight acidic and tart taste   |  | 
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        | Pecans 
Forms Availble: raw, whole, halved, crushed, shelled, glazed, roasted, salted, and candiedStorage Requirments: stored at unshelled at room temperature for up to 3 months, shelled stored in refrigiator for up to 6 months, and in the freezer for up to 1 yearTaste: meaty, pungant, chewy flavor but it is milder than a walnut |  | 
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        | Pine Nuts  
Forms Availble: shelled, whole, ground, chopped, raw or roastedStorage Requirments: if shelled in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or can be stored in the freezer for 2-3 monthsTaste: delicate and sweet flavor |  | 
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        | Dried Cherries 
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        | Figs  
Forms Available:black, purple, green fig, freshStorage Requirments: dry figs in cool dry place, fresh wrapped for 1-2 days in fridge. Very fragileTaste: very sweet and juicyFigs should be soft and plump  |  | 
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