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tion. Some products, however, such as Irish potatoes, 

 require blanching before drying in order that the dried 

 product may be satisfactorily utilized. These do not 

 "come back" well if dried without blanching. In get- 

 ting these new foods on the market, therefore, it is 

 desirable that the government draw up strict regula- 

 tions, just as it has done for other foods through the 

 national pure food laws. 



