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Academic Sources

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Historical References

4. Harrison, M. (2004). “Food and Medicine in Roman Antiquity.”Cambridge University Press.
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Food Safety

6. USDA. (2015). Complete Guide to Home Canning. Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539.
7. National Center for Home Food Preservation. (2023). Methods for pickling vegetables.NCHFP Guide.