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Less pretty vegetables can still be a good ingredient

If a vegetable or fruit is still safe to eat but no longer looks perfect, it can work well in a soup, a sauce, for baking or in a smoothie. In case of spoilage or mould, safety comes first.

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European Commission — EU actions against food waste

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2026-07-14

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