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10 Popular Baby Food Flavors, Ranked Yummiest To Grossest By A Mom

When a not-so-little-anymore little one reaches the exciting phase of starting solids, parents are usually a bit more excited about this new phase than their little ones. But trying new things can be an exciting experience for everyone involved.

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And with all the first food options it can be a little tough to pick just one flavor for a baby's first solid. But, since moms know their little ones and the look on a baby's face at the first taste of his or her first solid food is kind of priceless, take a look at this list of yummiest to grossest solid foods for a little food-spiration.

10 Bananas

Call mom crazy, but bananas seem to be the yummiest choice for baby's first solid food. They are sweet and soft enough for toothless mouths, pretty bright in color and they smell nice. What's not to love? With so many choices of baby food on the market it may be hard to choose just one but judging by the faces babies make, bananas is one of the safest options he or she is sure to love.

9 The Orange Root

If mom is feeling more veggie-friendly for baby's first solid, think carrots. They are high in beta carotene which is great for helping your little one develop great eyesight, not to mention that they are sweet tasting yet really healthy. If jarred goods aren't really mom's thing, try steaming the real deal for a while until they're soft. For an extra kick, they can even be mixed with baby's milk of choice.

8 The Saucy Apple

Apple sauce is such a fun "big boy or girl" choice for baby's first solids. Also, the added spices in apple sauce, like cinnamon, are great to expose your little one to at an early age, not to mention cinnamon's natural antibacterial properties which are great for fighting off yucky illnesses young babies are prone to getting before their immune systems are fully developed.

7 Super Food Avocado

When it comes to a baby's first, avocado, depending on the season and availability should be one of the first. The creamy texture and numerous health benefits is bound to make the famous super-food, avocado a crowd-pleaser. Some moms have found that on occasion babies don't care for the taste, while other babies grin and eat it up, which is why it's ranked in the middle of our list. So give it a try, and let your little one decide.

6 The Sweet Potato

For an iron-rich, fiber-intense, baby food, check out the sweet potato. Most babies really like the earthy nature of the sweet potato and of course the sweetness which is not too overpowering.

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Most stores carry sweet potato as a baby food option, but if you're feeling adventurous steam the potato and mash it up for baby to try. This is lower on our list so mom makes no guarantees that he or she will love it, but of all the baby food flavors available this is by far one of the better choices.

5 Boom! Splat! Squash!

For the coolest onomatopoeia that also doubles as a vegetable, try squash for baby's first solid. Enjoy making a squashing sound while he or she is eating. There are at least 8 types of common squash mom can find around town, most commonly during Autumn, it's hard to go wrong with this as a baby food. Consider erring on the sweeter side for firsts, however. Think: butternut squash or pumpkin to start. Again this isn't all baby's cup of tea so you never know.

4 Rice Cereal

Mom isn't sure if it's the texture or just her tots that enjoy frowning up his and her faces at the sight of rice cereal, but this one is definitely ranked grosser on the list of common baby foods.

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To be fair, there are many different kinds of cereal on the market, which is not to say that your little one will dislike all of the types of rice cereal available, but from mom's perspective the consistency needs to be just right and tricks, like adding milk instead of water or mixing off the heat, can really make all the difference.

3 The Pea Sized Vegetable

Peas! Okay if we're being honest it can be difficult to find any child, from baby to pre-adolescent that gets excited about eating their peas. Unfortunately for moms who are looking for a first baby food, that same sentiment applies. Many babies just do not care for peas. Perhaps it's the pea skin that slips off when mashed, or maybe it's just the way they taste, but many babies spit out their servings of peas.

2 Spinach

If it was good enough for Popeye why not good enough for the baby? Well, for the jarred baby food spinach in the grocery store, sometimes there is a strange smell, one can't be entirely sure if this is the reason little ones shy away from the leafy green, but it's certainly off-putting to mom.

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For the real deal, i.e. the non jarred stuff, it's almost impossible to get the strands ground up into a creamy texture, suitable for a first baby food. Some add cream to make this a non-factor. Either way, most babies frown up and do a hard pass on the stuff.

1 Beans

Yuck! Okay maybe not yuck entirely, but, many moms have found that their little ones do not like beans at all for a first form of solid food. Sure, they can be mashed and made baby edible, but beans are far from being baby's first choice of food. Although there may be hundreds of varieties of beans very few are on the sweeter side, which generally is baby's preference since they are somewhat born with a sweet palate. Happy first solids!

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The five worst foods for babies

In this article

  • 1. Crisps and salted crackers
  • 2. Ready meals for older children or adults
  • 3. Sweets and chocolate
  • 4. Fizzy drinks
  • 5. Fruit juices and smoothies

When your baby is about six months old, you can introduce them to a wide variety of foods. Giving your baby a healthy, balanced diet will help to ensure they get the vitamins and nutrients they need as they grow (NHS nd,a).

Try not to give your baby foods that are high in sugar or salt (NHS 2018a). Too much sugar is bad for your baby's emerging teeth, while too much salt is bad for their kidneys (NHS 2018a). If your baby gets a taste for sugary or salty foods, it may be harder for you to persuade them to try healthy options (BNF 2009, ITF 2014a, NHS 2016a).

So which foods and drinks should you limit as your baby grows? Here's our list of the worst offenders.

(This article is about healthy eating. For a list of foods that are unsafe for your little one, see our food safety chart.)

1. Crisps and salted crackers

Like many processed foods, crisps and crackers are usually high in salt (NHS 2018a). Your baby only needs a very small amount of salt: less than 1g (0.4g sodium) a day until their first birthday, and less than 2g (0.8g sodium) between one and three years (NHS 2018b). Their little kidneys can't cope with more salt than this (NHS 2018a).

Before your baby is six months old, they will get all the salt they need from breastmilk or formula (NHS 2018b).

Once your baby begins eating solids, you shouldn't add salt to their food, even if you think it tastes bland (NHS 2018b). Steer clear of stock cubes and gravy, too, as they're usually high in salt (NHS 2018b). If you think your baby's food needs a bit of extra flavour, try using herbs instead (ITF 2014b).

Healthy food swaps:

Instead of crisps or salted crackers, you could offer your baby:

  • unflavoured rice cakes or oatcakes (NHS 2018c)
  • unsalted crackers (ITF 2014b)
  • bread or toast (NHS 2018c)
  • breadsticks (ITF 2014b)

2. Ready meals for older children or adults

Ready meals for adults and older children are often high in sugar and salt (NHS 2017a). This makes them unsuitable for babies (NHS 2018a). Making the same meal at home can be healthier and cheaper (NHS 2013).

Of course, as a busy parent you may not always have time to prepare every meal from scratch. If you do buy any pre-prepared food for your baby, make sure it's suitable for their age, rather than toddlers or older children.

Healthy food swaps:

Instead of processed ready meals, why not try some of our baby food recipes?

  • If you're just starting out, try our weekly weaning meal plans for you and your baby.
  • See step-by-step recipes, plus extra tips and advice, with these weaning videos.
  • Check out these quick and easy recipes for babies from six months to one year.

Pro tip: if you're short on time, try batch-cooking meals at the weekend. Freeze portions for your baby in separate small containers. Then you can simply defrost, reheat and go when it's time to feed your baby (NHS nd,b).

3. Sweets and chocolate

Chocolate and sweets may be tasty treats for grown-ups, but your baby really doesn't need them (NHS 2018a). They're full of empty calories that will fill them up without giving them the nutrients they need to grow (NHS 2017b). Plus, the sugar is bad for their emerging teeth (NHS 2018b).

The foods you give your baby early on can influence the foods they'll enjoy as they grow up (ITF 2014a). Offering sweet foods now could encourage a sweet tooth, making it more difficult to encourage them to eat healthier foods later on (BNF 2009, ITF 2014a).

If you do want to give your baby sweets or chocolate, keep them to mealtimes only (Friedman 2017, NHS 2017b). If your baby has other food and drink at the same time, this can help to minimise the damage that the sugar will do to their teeth (Friedman 2017). The same goes for dried fruit, such as raisins, which are also high in sugar and can stick to your baby's teeth (NHS 2016a, 2017b).

Healthy food swaps:

Many types of fruit are deliciously sweet, as well as being packed with nutrients which make them a better option for your baby (NHS 2016a). Instead of chocolate or sweets, offer your baby chunks of fruit such as:

  • banana
  • peach
  • melon
  • mango
  • kiwi
    (ITF 2014b)

4.

Fizzy drinks

Your baby never needs to have fizzy drinks. There are several reasons to avoid them:

  • Most are packed with sugar, which isn't good for your baby (NHS 2017c).
  • Some contain caffeine, which can be addictive, is bad for your baby's health, and may disturb their sleep (Healthline 2015).
  • Even sugar-free fizzy drinks are highly acidic, which can damage your baby's developing teeth (NHS 2017c).
  • Drinks containing sweeteners can encourage your baby to develop a sweet tooth, which could make it harder to introduce healthier foods and drinks to them as they grow (NHS 2017c).
  • Fizzy drinks can fill your baby up quickly, so they may not have room to eat the foods they need to grow well (NHS 2017c).

Healthy drink swaps:

Until your baby is one year old, the only drinks they need are:

  • their usual breastmilk or formula
  • extra water with meals
    (NHS 2017c)

Pro tip: from six months, try to offer your baby's drinks in a cup or free-flowing beaker (one without a valve) (NHS 2017c). This will help them learn to sip instead of suck, which is better for their teeth (NHS 2017c). If your baby drinks their milk from a bottle, aim to switch to a cup by the time they're one year old (NHS 2017c).

5. Fruit juices and smoothies

Fruit juice and fruit smoothies may sound like healthy options. But it's best not to give them to your baby, for much the same reasons you should avoid fizzy drinks. Fruit juices and smoothies are high in natural sugars and are acidic, meaning they can damage your baby's teeth (NHS 2017c).

Once you start to give your baby solid foods, they can have diluted fruit or vegetable juice at mealtimes, although they don't need it. If you do want to give your baby fruit juice with their meals, dilute it well, using at least 10 parts water to one part juice (NHS 2017c).

Watch out for drinks labelled as "fruit drinks" or "juice drinks". These often contain added sugar, and little in the way of vitamins or minerals, so it's best to avoid them completely (NHS 2017c).

Healthy drink swaps:

As above, the only drinks your baby needs until their first birthday are:

  • their usual breastmilk or formula
  • extra water with meals
    (NHS 2017c)

If your baby's over one year old, check out our article on drinks for toddlers.

More feeding tips

  • The five best foods to offer your baby instead
  • 10 great finger foods for baby-led weaning
  • Videos: weaning recipes and advice
  • Step-by-step recipes suitable from six months

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Is it possible for adults to eat baby food: benefits and harms

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Now we will talk about the benefits and harms of products made specifically for children. These include fruit and vegetable purees, juices and nectars, yoghurts and curds, cereals and various snacks for the little ones.

Pluses of baby food

No harmful ingredients

It is clear that baby food is made specifically for babies. Therefore, they do not add harmful additives, dyes, flavors, a bunch of sugar and salt. Not a single ingredient in the composition should cause an allergy or any disorder in a baby - which means that such food is safe for an adult. Moreover, manufacturers are strictly looked after - all children's products undergo a thorough check, and only then they get on the shelves in stores.

Tasty and convenient

Children's curds, cereals and purees with a sweet fruity taste can easily replace high-calorie cakes and other "adult" desserts. Some may also like cookies in cute little packages.

Speaking of packaging. Kids are not physically able to eat a lot, so for them everything is laid out in small portions. And these jars and packaging are very convenient to take with you for a walk, to school or university.

Low Calorie

Children's fruit and vegetable purees, and in such tiny portions, are very, very few calories! Some stars even specifically switch to only baby food in order to lose weight. So, for example, did Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.

Ready to follow suit? Well, slow down. Now let's talk about why you shouldn't do this.

Disadvantages of baby food

Few essential nutrients

Yes, these tasty purees contain only useful things and nothing harmful. But do not forget that this is still baby food. That is, it is made specifically for babies - taking into account the peculiarities of digestion of young children. And the body of an adult, you know, is very different. An adult needs a lot more fiber and dietary fiber - otherwise problems with the intestines will begin.

Sometimes it's not so tasty

Taste is both a plus and a minus of baby food. Sweet foods really look like a delicious dessert, but mashed vegetables and meat? We are used to cooking with all sorts of spices, which will definitely not be in the composition of dishes from a jar. In general, "adult" and "children's" food is very different in taste. You can, of course, get used to eating baby food all the time . .. But why?

Is it useful or not?

There is nothing wrong with snacking on baby food occasionally. It can be quite healthy, tasty and without extra calories. But you definitely can’t replace all breakfasts, lunches and dinners with them - in this way you will deprive yourself of important components and harm your health.

Ekaterina Migacheva, Elena Bugay

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Cottage cheese for children: the best and worst in 2022

Cottage cheese was studied according to 88 quality and safety indicators (of which 5 are microbiological indicators, 42 are antibiotics). The product was examined for the content of preservatives (benzoic, sorbic and propionic acids) and artificial colors. Studied organoleptic indicators and credibility of the label.

How is children's cottage cheese different from ordinary cottage cheese?

Larisa Abdullaeva

head of the standardization service of the Dairy Union of Russia, executive secretary of the technical committee for milk standards TK 470/MTK 532, expert, Ph.D.

- The technology for preparing cottage cheese for children and “adults” is the same - whey is removed from milk fermented with lactic acid bacteria by various methods: pressing or self-pressing (when whey flows out of the fermented mass itself, almost like at home in gauze), separation or ultrafiltration (this is special equipment, using which the serum is removed). Starter cultures of lactic acid bacteria for the production of children's and ordinary cottage cheese are exactly the same.

But they produce children's cottage cheese, like any other food product for children, in separate workshops or on a separate dedicated line. This is important, since special requirements for sanitary and hygienic production conditions are imposed on the manufacture of baby food.

For children under three years old, cottage cheese is produced by ultrafiltration, since with this method it turns out to be a delicate, smearing consistency, and it is more convenient and healthy for a child to eat just such cottage cheese. This is perhaps the very first difference from the product for adults, which has a crumbly, grainy texture. Cottage cheese for preschoolers and schoolchildren can also be of a crumbly consistency, but now the granular cottage cheese that is so popular now is, as a rule, a product for adults, it does not apply to baby food.

Of course, only the highest grade milk is used for children's cottage cheese, the microbiology and safety of which are somewhat different from the indicators of milk for the production of all dairy products: the standards in it are more stringent both in terms of microbiology and safety indicators.

Children's cottage cheese is less acidic. The maximum acidity index in it is 150 °T (Turner degrees), while in the usual one it is 240 °T. Such low acidity is important for the child's body, it is not yet able to absorb excess acids. It is impossible to use cottage cheese for adults in the baby’s diet, both because of its high acidity and because of the grainy crumbly structure - the child can simply choke on large particles of cottage cheese.

Children's cottage cheese, like regular cottage cheese, contains live lactic acid bacteria, which are very beneficial for the body. In children's cottage cheese produced by ultrafiltration, the exact amount of these bacteria is not standardized (it varies due to the peculiarities of ultrafiltration technology), but they must be there, otherwise the manufacturer could not call this product cottage cheese.

Children's cottage cheese contains a strictly regulated amount of fat and protein, and this is established by sanitary standards with the participation of pediatricians. There is no “fat-free” cottage cheese for children, since the balance of all nutrients is always important for the baby’s body. In addition, some vitamins that are so important for a child, such as D, are fat-soluble and cannot be absorbed without milk fat. The standard fat range for baby cottage cheese is 4 to 9.%, while in the usual mass fraction of fat according to GOST 31453 varies widely - from 0 to 23%. The standard protein content in children's cottage cheese is 8-9%, in ordinary protein it contains much more - from 14 to 18% (the highest protein is fat-free cottage cheese).

In children's cottage cheese, the amount of individual trace elements, primarily calcium, is normalized, but there are no such norms for ordinary cottage cheese. A children's product is also often produced enriched with various vitamins and microelements, which the manufacturer must indicate on the label.

Is baby cottage cheese safe?

According to the results of the study, in all the cottage cheese we studied, antibiotics and pesticides were not found in dangerous amounts for health.

No aflatoxins detected Aflatoxins are waste products of fungi of the genus Aspergillus. These deadly mycotoxins are heat-resistant and insensitive to organic solvents.
Currently, the aflatoxin family includes four main representatives - aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 and more than 10 compounds that are derivatives or metabolites of the main group - M1, M2, B2a, G2a, GM1, P1, Q1 and others.

The most dangerous and widespread aflatoxin is aflatoxin B1. Aflatoxin B1 is a hepatotropic poison and primarily affects the liver. When aflatoxin B1 is ingested with feed to dairy cows, its metabolite, aflatoxin M1, may be present in milk.

Aflatoxin M1 is found not only in whole milk, but also in reconstituted milk, in cottage cheese, cheeses, and yogurt. Dairy products contaminated with aflatoxin M 1 are environmentally dangerous for humans. Aflatoxins cause cancer of the liver and lungs, pulmonary edema, weight loss, feed conversion, and reduces the protective functions of the body. When high doses of aflatoxins enter the body, death occurs within a few days due to irreversible liver damage.

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Cottage cheese does not contain preservatives (including salts of benzoic, sorbic and propionic acids), as well as synthetic dyes.

Replaced animal fat with vegetable or not?

The composition of cottage cheese does not contain soy, phytosterols, the mass fraction of fatty acids is normal. This suggests that manufacturers did not try to replace animal fat with vegetable fat.

Did you add thickeners?

Starch, as well as carrageenan, which can be used as thickeners by unscrupulous manufacturers (according to the standard, these are additives prohibited in cottage cheese) were not found.

What kind of milk was used to make cottage cheese?

Mass fraction of dry skimmed milk residue (SOMO ), according to the requirements of the technical regulation, should be at least 13.5%. A low SOMO may either indicate that low-quality milk was used to produce cottage cheese, or that part of the product was replaced with some additives (for example, water, starch or other thickeners).

The results of our study indicate that all manufacturers used high-quality milk for the preparation of cottage cheese. In addition, it has passed the pasteurization process, as evidenced by the phosphatase index.

For reference

Phosphatase determines the degree of pasteurization of milk. Pasteurized milk should not contain this enzyme.


Is there excess moisture in the curd?

The mass fraction of moisture in cottage cheese for children under one year old should not exceed 82%. In our study, all cottage cheese met this requirement. The mass fraction of moisture varied from 76.98 to 79.28%.

The quality of cottage cheese is also affected by such an indicator as titratable acidity. The technical regulations set the norm - no more than 150 °T (Turner degrees). If the acidity is higher, then this may indicate insufficient cooling of the product in production, as well as a violation of the storage temperature regimes throughout the refrigeration chain.

How much calcium is in cottage cheese?

Speaking of calcium, it should be noted that the technical regulation establishes a requirement - at least 85 mg / 100 g, and GOST regulates the upper limit - no more than 150 mg / 100 g.

All studied cottage cheese contains a sufficient amount of calcium, which varies from 92.65 to 105.59 mg/100 g.

Are estrogen hormones present in cottage cheese?

Experts from Roskachestvo examined cottage cheese for the content of estrogen group hormones, including ethinyl estradiol. This study was done because there is a consumer myth that milk is a source of estrogens (female hormones) because hormones can be used to increase milk supply. Why is the presence of hormones feared in cottage cheese? Because cottage cheese is a concentrated product, therefore, according to parents who buy children's cottage cheese, it may contain more estrogen group hormones and this is not good for the child.

The results of the study showed that the mass concentration of estrogen group hormones, including ethinylestradiol, is below the permissible amount, that is, parents' fears are in vain - Roskachestvo experts dispelled this myth.

What are the benefits of cottage cheese for children?

Tatiana Butskaya

First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Family, Women and Children

– Cottage cheese is a rich source of calcium and an excellent prevention of osteoporosis in the future. It is good if the cottage cheese is enriched with vitamin D, which helps the absorption of calcium. But if the child eats such cottage cheese every day, and the mother gives the baby vitamin D separately, then in this case the dosage of the vitamin should be reduced, after consulting with the pediatrician.

It is necessary to introduce cottage cheese into complementary foods of a child no earlier than 8-9 months. Of course, before this, a pediatrician's consultation will not hurt, since the decision on the exact timing of the introduction of cottage cheese into the child's diet is best taken together with the doctor who leads your baby. Early exposure to this product is not recommended because most children under eight months of age do not have enough enzymes to digest proteins, which can lead to allergies, kidney problems and anemia.

The daily norm for a one-year-old baby should not exceed 50 g, and you need to start acquaintance with cottage cheese with a teaspoon - this will be enough to understand whether the child tolerates the new product well. If you see that everything is going well, introduce cottage cheese into complementary foods. But you should not overload the children's body with cottage cheese, because the load on the kidneys increases.


Taste, texture, color

GOST states that the consistency of cottage cheese for baby food should be soft, spreadable or crumbly (if the cottage cheese was prepared by pressing and (or) self-pressing). Cottage cheese may or may not contain particles of milk protein. The taste and smell should be pure sour-milk, and if the cottage cheese is with fruit filling, then with the taste and smell due to the added fruit components. The color should be white or with a creamy tint, uniform throughout the mass, and if the cottage cheese is with fruit filling, then with the characteristic color of the added fruit components, without foreign tastes and odors.

The results of the study allow us to state that all the studied cottage cheese complies with the established standards.

What to look for when buying baby cottage cheese?

“Look at the shelf where the store has cottage cheese for baby food,” advises Larisa Abdullaeva . – It should be “cold” and, of course, clean. It is advisable to check the storage temperature on a thermometer or sensor that the shelf should be equipped with. Almost all dairy products are perishable and must be sold at a temperature not exceeding +6 °C. It is absolutely impossible to buy children's cottage cheese from the "warm" shelf.

Pay attention to the packaging. It must be airtight. Cottage cheese for young children is packaged in a package from 50 to 100 g, no more, since it must be eaten immediately in an opened package (opened cottage cheese is not subject to storage).

On the packaging must be an indication of the age for which the product is made for children.

The composition, in addition to proteins, fats and carbohydrates, contains information about the content of trace elements, such as calcium. Sometimes manufacturers fortify cottage cheese with vitamins, such as vitamin D.

Pay attention to the date of manufacture and expiration date. Cottage cheese for baby food, like any fermented milk product, cannot be stored for a long time. As a rule, the shelf life of baby cottage cheese in industrial sealed packaging does not exceed 14 days. If the cottage cheese was stored correctly, in the conditions indicated by the manufacturer on the package, then its quality will be the same throughout the entire shelf life. During this time, beneficial lactic acid microorganisms and added biologically active components, such as vitamins, are preserved in the product. But still, if there is an opportunity to choose a fresher product, take it. Cottage cheese is a “capricious” product, undesirable microorganisms and molds can develop in it even with minimal storage temperature violations. And of course, do not store an open glass in the refrigerator: children's cottage cheese cannot be stored in opened packages.

conclusions

  • All tested cottage cheese is safe. Experts did not reveal the presence of pathogenic microorganisms. Didn't find antibiotics. No aflatoxins were found.

  • Cottage cheese for baby food does not contain preservatives and synthetic dyes. Made from high quality pasteurized milk.

  • Manufacturers do not replace animal fats with vegetable fats, do not use thickeners (starch and carrageenan) in the production.

  • Curd does not contain estrogen hormones, including ethinyl estradiol.

  • The product contains enough calcium. Appearance, taste, smell, color correspond to the standards established by GOST.

  • The results of the study allow us to state that the cottage cheese of all studied brands is safe, high-quality and healthy. These are trademarks: Agusha, Am-Am, Auchan, VkusVill, Mama Lama, Myasnov, Our Masha, Rastishka, Tyoma, FrutoNyanya.

Artem Belov

Director General of the National Union of Milk Producers (Soyuzmoloko)

- The quality and safety of children's cottage cheese, as well as all products labeled "for children", are under the most stringent control of supervisory authorities.

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