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Allulose (granulated)
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Almond extract
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Ancho chile powder + cumin + oregano
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Ancho chili powder
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Apple cider vinegar
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Apple cider vinegar (diluted)
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Applesauce (unsweetened)
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Applesauce or mashed banana
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Aquafaba (chickpea liquid)
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Aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas)
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Aquafaba (liquid from chickpeas)
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Avocado (mashed)
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Avocado or guacamole
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Avocado-Lime Crema
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Avocado–lime crema (blended avocado + lime + water)
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Bagged coleslaw mix (undressed)
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Blended cottage cheese (small‑curd, 4%)
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Bourbon or dark rum
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Brown Sugar
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Brown sugar (packed light or dark)
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Butter
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Buttermilk
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Buttermilk powder + water
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Cajun Seasoning
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Cashew cream (soaked cashews blended with water + lime)
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Cassava flour (grain-free) tortillas
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Cassava flour tortillas (grain-free)
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Celery leaves, finely chopped
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Cheese shells (baked shredded cheese rounds)
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Chia egg (ground chia + water)
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Chili Powder
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Chili powder (American blend)
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Chili Powder + Cumin (pantry shortcut)
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Chipotle in Adobo + Pantry Spices
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Chipotle powder (with a little cumin)
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Cilantro
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Citric acid solution
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Coconut oil
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Coconut oil (refined or unrefined), melted
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Coconut sugar
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Commercial egg replacer (Bob’s Red Mill, Ener-G, etc.)
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Commercial egg replacer (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill, Ener-G)
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Commercial egg replacer (powdered blend)
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Corn Tortillas
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Corn tortillas (baked or fried into shells)
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Corn tortillas (white or yellow)
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Cornstarch slurry
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Cotija (crumbled)
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Cottage cheese (blended)
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Crème fraîche
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Crumbled firm tofu
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Culantro (recao), finely chopped
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Cumin
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Dairy-free: unsweetened plant milk + acid + vegan mayo/yogurt
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Date paste (homemade from soft dates)
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Diced red bell pepper + lime
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Diluted canned coconut milk
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DIY Taco Spice Blend (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, onion, oregano, salt, pepper)
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Fajita Seasoning
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Flat-leaf parsley + a pinch of lime zest
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Flax egg (ground flax + water)
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Flax egg (ground flaxseed + water)
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Flour Tortillas
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Flour tortillas (baked into crispy shells)
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Flour tortillas (soft, taco-size)
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Full‑fat Greek yogurt
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Full‑fat Greek yogurt (plain)
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Ghee (clarified butter)
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Ghee (clarified butter), melted
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Gluten-free flour tortillas (blend-based)
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Granulated sugar
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Granulated sugar + molasses
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Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat)
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Greek yogurt + oil combo
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Greek yogurt or sour cream
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Greek yogurt thinned with milk or water
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Ground Beef
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Ground beef (85/15)
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Ground caraway
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Ground chicken (thigh or mixed, ~92/8)
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Ground coriander
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Ground flax “egg” (golden flaxseed)
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Ground flaxseed + water (flax egg)
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Ground pork
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Ground pork (about 80/20)
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Ground Turkey
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Ground turkey (dark meat)
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Guacamole
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Lemon juice
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Lemon juice (fresh)
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Lentil–walnut crumble
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Lettuce
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Lettuce leaves (butter lettuce, romaine hearts)
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Lettuce or cabbage leaves
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Light brown sugar
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Light olive oil
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Lime juice
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Mango salsa
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Maple syrup
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Maple syrup (pure)
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Maple syrup or honey
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Mashed ripe banana
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Mayo–lime sauce (mayo thinned with lime juice)
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Mayonnaise
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Mayonnaise + buttermilk blend
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Melted butter (unsalted)
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Melted unsalted butter
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Mexican chorizo + diced potato (2:1)
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Mexican crema (crema fresca)
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Mexican crema (or sour cream)
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Milk
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Milk + lemon juice or white vinegar
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Milk + lemon juice/white vinegar (DIY buttermilk)
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Mushroom–cauliflower mince
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Mushroom–walnut–lentil crumble
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Napa cabbage, finely shredded
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Neutral oil (canola, vegetable, avocado)
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Neutral oil (canola, vegetable, light olive, avocado)
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Neutral oil (canola, vegetable, light olive, or avocado)
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Paprika (sweet or smoked) + cumin + cayenne
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Parsley–mint blend (3:1)
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Pickle brine (dill or jalapeño)
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Pickled red onions
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Pico de Gallo
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Plain kefir
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Plain yogurt (or thinned Greek yogurt)
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Plain yogurt or sour cream
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Plain yogurt thinned with milk or water
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Plain yogurt thinned with water
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Plain, unsweetened kefir
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Plant-based (vegan) butter sticks
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Plant-based butter or margarine (80% fat)
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Plant-based butter sticks (80% fat, not tub margarine)
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Plant-based butter sticks (80% fat)
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Plant-based crumbles (soy/pea)
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Plant-based shredded cheese
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Powdered (confectioners’) sugar
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Pure maple syrup (Grade A, amber/dark)
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Radishes with lime and salt
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Refined coconut oil
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Refined coconut oil (solid at room temp)
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Refined coconut oil (use solid, not melted)
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Romaine lettuce leaves (lettuce "shells")
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Salsa
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Scallion greens + lime juice
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Scraped vanilla bean
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Shredded cabbage (green or purple)
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Shredded Cheese
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Shredded jicama
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Silken tofu (blended smooth)
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Silken tofu (blended)
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Smooth nut butter (peanut or almond)
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Sour Cream
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Sour cream (full‑fat)
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Sour cream thinned with milk or water
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Sour orange (naranja agria) juice or DIY blend (2 parts orange + 1 part lemon)
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Soy milk (unsweetened)
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Sugar
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Taco Seasoning
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Taco seasoning blend
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Taco seasoning packet
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Taco Shells
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Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
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Thin pita or lavash wraps
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Thinly sliced radishes
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Thinned plain yogurt (3/4 cup yogurt + 1/4 cup water)
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Thinned plain yogurt (or sour cream)
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Tomatillo salsa (salsa verde)
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Tomato-Corn Relish
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Tomatoes
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Tortilla scoops or thick chips (for walking tacos)
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Turbinado (raw) sugar
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Water + a little oil
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Water + melted butter or oil
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Water + neutral oil
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White vinegar
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Whole wheat flour tortillas
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Wonton wrappers (fried or baked into cups/taco shapes)
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