Caraga Food Innovation Center

26/08/2026

𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑬𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑵𝑶𝑾: DTI Agusan del Norte commences the two-day 2026 Assessment, Consultation, and Triage (ACT) Session for the Food Sector.

Food processors from Butuan City, Carmen, Nasipit, Buenavista, Cabadbaran City, and RTR gather today to receive technical guidance on product refinement, quality compliance, and packaging design.

The activity is conducted in collaboration with food technologists from the Caraga State University Food Innovation Center and a product designer to help local MSMEs improve their market readiness.

Phase two of the session will continue tomorrow for MSMEs from the municipalities of Las Nieves, Kitcharao, Jabonga, Santiago, Tubay, and Magallanes.

26/08/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄’𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐋… 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐋 𝐈𝐓? 🍌👀✨

Something innovative is brewing at the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗖𝗙𝗜𝗖), and we’re bringing it straight to the center stage for the upcoming 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗪) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Driven by a continuous push to create sustainable, market-ready solutions grounded in the 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆, CSU-CFIC is officially competing under the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 of this year's 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗘𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Our entry? 𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐋-𝐄𝐀𝐓.

What exactly is PEEL-EAT?
Is it a revolutionary zero-waste snack?
A functional food ingredient?
An unexpected twist on agricultural by-products?

We’re keeping the exact recipe under wraps for now but if you want to satisfy your curiosity and see how we are transforming what is usually discarded into the future of food technology, you’ll have to see it for yourself!

🗓️ Live Pitching Date: August 29, 2026
📍 Location: Robinsons Mall, Butuan City
🎪 Event: DOST Caraga RSTW 2026 (August 27–29)

Drop by, catch the live pitch, and root for Team CSU-CFIC as we turn food waste into food taste! 🔬💡🌱

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𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞!
Visit the DOST Caraga RSTW 2026 exhibits at Robinsons Place Butuan from August 27–29 to explore local research, taste groundbreaking creations, and connect with the Caraga Food Innovation Center team.

26/08/2026

11/08/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 📓📖✍🏻

As our students return to campus for a new academic year, we are looking back at the incredible work completed over the break!

From 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗖𝗙𝗜𝗖), in coordination with the 𝗖𝗦𝗨-𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗣), hosted 𝟭𝘀𝘁-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗦 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 from the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗔𝗔) for a 30-day Practicum Program, conducted across three 10-day batch deployments.

Guided throughout their technical journey by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗩. 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗶, Science Research Assistant, and 𝗠𝘀. 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗧. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗼, Laboratory Aide, this immersive experience gave freshmen a practical preview of the agricultural spectrum beyond primary production. By engaging in post-harvest handling, value-adding processes, product development, and market orientation, the students gained valuable exposure across various agricultural disciplines, providing them with a clearer perspective as they decide on their major specializations in the coming school years.

Driven by CFIC’s goal to build an entrepreneurial mindset, the program extended beyond theoretical concepts. Embracing Circular Economy principles, each student developed and presented their own sustainable agri-food ideas. Across all three batches, the interns successfully generated and pitched 30 innovative product concepts to CFIC personnel and mentors.

Welcome back to campus, CAA students! We look forward to seeing how you build upon these skills in the new school year. 🌾🌱💡

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𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

The Caraga Food Innovation Center provides hands-on technical training, post-harvest research facilities, and product development mentorship for aspiring agricultural and food science professionals. Reach out to us or visit CFIC at the CSU Main Campus to learn more!

10/08/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 📓📖✍🏻

As a new academic term approaches, we look back at the young minds who brought curiosity, science, and creativity to our laboratories!

From 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟳–𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗖𝗙𝗜𝗖), in coordination with the 𝗖𝗦𝗨-𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗣), hosted 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 (𝟯) 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 majors from the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗣𝗡𝗨) – 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 (𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀) for an intensive 𝟳-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗻-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗢𝗝𝗧).

Stepping into an industrial food laboratory allowed these future educators to see physics in real-world motion. Applying concepts like heat transfer, physical dough mechanics, and thermodynamics in food processing brought their classroom theories to life in a whole new context.

Focusing on sustainable product development through a Circular Economy lens, the interns began by brainstorming three distinct product concepts before narrowing down to a single value-added baked good. Working with gluten-free raw materials presented a unique structural challenge: the interns explored specialized mixing techniques to achieve the right texture, turning a technical hurdle into an engaging, fun, and eye-opening lesson in the beauty of food science.

Their journey culminated on their final day with a formal product pitch to CFIC personnel and affiliate faculty, showcasing their developed prototype and newly gained entrepreneurial mindset.

Congratulations to our PNU interns for demonstrating how pure science and food technology come together seamlessly! 🔬🌾🍞

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𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲?

The Caraga Food Innovation Center offers specialized hands-on training, laboratory exposure, and research guidance for students. Send us a message or visit our center at CSU Main Campus to explore internship and research possibilities!

07/08/2026

To evaluate technical progress and realign operational strategies for the second half of the year, the personnel and affiliate faculty of the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗖𝗙𝗜𝗖) convened for a 𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, in the Board Room of the HERO Learning Commons at the CSU Main Campus.

Led by Mr. Genesis Jared A. Cutamora, CFIC Center Chief, the meeting served as a comprehensive status review of the flagship project, "𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺 - 𝗖𝗦𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀", as well as other ongoing collaborative research and technology development projects hosted at the center.

During the session, project leader and technical staff presented key accomplishment metrics, resource allocation updates, and target timelines. The team conducted a strategic review to assess current deliverables, identify operational bottlenecks, and recalibrate physical and financial targets to ensure the timely completion and ex*****on of CFIC's mandated milestones for the remainder of the fiscal year.

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𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫!

For institutional collaborations, food product development, and facility utilization inquiries, send us a direct message or visit our office at Caraga State University. Together, let’s foster sustainable food innovations for Caraga!

06/08/2026

As part of preliminary technical interventions under the 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮, researchers from the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗖𝗙𝗜𝗖)—namely 𝗠𝗿. 𝗟𝗶𝘅 𝗕. 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗗. 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗲, and 𝗠𝘀. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗼—visited the 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗢) Processing Facility in 𝗕𝗿𝗴𝘆. 𝗣𝗶𝗴𝗱𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻, 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

This collaborative activity was conducted as part of the 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 (𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, an initiative spearheaded by the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧) 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮.

During the visit, the CFIC team presented the initial Sensory Evaluation results to APACO personnel, highlighting consumer feedback and key areas identified for product improvement. Following the presentation, the team conducted a full plant tour to observe baseline operations, raw material handling, and workflow efficiency for their Kamote Chips production line.

This initial assessment allowed the CFIC researchers to gather critical operational data aimed at optimizing processing techniques, cutting production costs, and integrating circular economy principles—laying the groundwork for the next phases of product iteration.

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𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐅𝐈𝐂!

Looking to improve facility efficiency, analyze sensory feedback, or lower production costs? Connect with the Caraga Food Innovation Center to explore technical advisory and co-development partnerships.

05/08/2026

The 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗖𝗙𝗜𝗖) of 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗖𝗦𝗨), in coordination with the 𝗖𝗦𝗨-𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗣), hosted three intern students from 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 – 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 (𝗣𝗦𝗛𝗦-𝗖𝗥𝗖) from 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭–𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at the CFIC Facility, CSU Main Campus.

As part of their Student Internship Program, the interns chose CFIC to gain practical experience in food science and technology. Guided by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗩. 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗶, CFIC Science Research Assistant, the program focused on developing value-added food products grounded in the principles of a circular economy, emphasizing waste reduction and sustainable resource utilization.

Throughout their two-week stay, the students engaged in key stages of the food innovation cycle, including product development, sensory evaluation, and product iteration. The internship concluded with a final product pitching session, where the students presented their developed prototypes. This comprehensive workflow allowed the students to apply scientific principles while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in food technology.

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𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬?

The Caraga Food Innovation Center supports academic growth and student research through specialized technical training and facility access. For internship inquiries or research collaborations, please send us a direct message or visit our center.

04/08/2026

To promote research-driven agri-fishery advancements and support local product commercialization, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗖𝗦𝗨) active delegation participated in the 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, held on 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟮–𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at the 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗴𝘆. 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮, 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿.

Representing the College of Agriculture and Agri-Industries (CAA), the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗖𝗙𝗜𝗖) joined forces with other RDI units, including Ka-Agri Farm, the Tissue Culture Laboratory, and Caraga CARE; represented by Ms. Emelyn Toloy Quisto, Mr. Ruben Ruda, and Ms. Mitzi Ayaton.

During the two-day regional exhibition, CSU-CFIC showcased a wide variety of value-added food products developed from locally sourced raw materials in Caraga. The exhibit highlighted the university's ongoing commitment to bridging technology transfer, empowering regional agri-entrepreneurs, promoting food security, and driving market-ready innovations from the laboratory directly to the community.

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