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A substitution can affect a recipe’s flavor, texture, structure, moisture, cooking time, nutritional value, allergen status, and food safety. This is especially important in baking, preserving, fermenting, canning, and recipes involving raw or temperature-sensitive ingredients.

Readers are responsible for determining whether a substitution is safe and appropriate for their needs.

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