Sweet Ali's Gluten Free Bakery

25 recent ratings
$$ • Bakery
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Brownies, Cakes, Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies, Cupcakes, Dessert, Donuts
13 W 1st St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
From the owner

Sweet Ali's is a dedicated, certified gluten free bakery offering special treats and classic favorites!

On safety—We are dedicated and certified gluten free!

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Dedicated gluten free bakery with lots of fresh and frozen options. Custom orders can be made with advance notice.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Owner Response


Thanks for your positive review!

Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

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Disappointed as they don’t have dairy free as well as the gluten free!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Owner Response


Hi Marion- While our primary focus is being a dedicated, certified gluten free bakery, about 40% of our products are also dairy free. We're sorry you missed whatever you might have been looking for- next time you're in let our staff know you're looking for dairy free items- they'll be happy to help you!

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Love this place for bakery products - cupcakes, birthday cakes, cookies, quiche, cinnamon buns, etc. Absolutely dedicated so no worries of getting glutened.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering

Owner Response


Thanks for the kind review! We look forward to your next visit!

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Brownies
  • Cakes
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Cookies
  • Cupcakes
  • Dessert
  • Donuts

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bakery
  • Breakfast
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

From the owner


At Sweet Ali's, we're passionate about creating delicious, delectable products that are the first choice of those living a gluten free lifestyle as well as those who aren't. While everything we do is free from gluten, we also offer a large variety of products free from other common allergens such as dairy, soy and eggs. Visit our bakery in Hinsdale for fresh from the oven treats, weekly flavors, seasonal favorites and to order for your next special event. You can also find Sweet Ali’s products at retailers and restaurants around Chicagoland, or shipped right to your doorstep.

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Easter Lamb Cakes- a Midwest tradition and a delicious treat!
Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread- a seasonal favorite available through Easter.
Gluten free Paczki!  Available only 6 days a year- get your order in now!
Our 6" frozen Signature Cakes are perfect for last minute celebrations!  Available in several varieties including Cookie Dough (pictured).
Warm up any winter morning with a gooey cinnamon bun- we know you'll love them!
Soft, lemony cake with a punch of lemon glaze- absolutely delicious!
Decorated sugar cookies in seasonal designs- available gf & gf/df.
We have the best GF pumpkin pies you can find! Gluten free, gluten & dairy free, and decorated.
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Celiac

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I love this bakery! Some of my favorites are the bread (all types), the reeses cookie, the cannoli, and the caramel apple cake! This is my go - to bakery. And a must visit if you are in the area.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Offers online ordering

Owner Response


Thanks for the kind review! You've mentioned some of our most popular items- we're delighted you've enjoyed them! See you soon!

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Domes you can get these items at Whole Foods. I’ve had the blueberry lemon cake and enjoyed.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Owner Response


We're glad you've found us at Whole Foods and enjoyed the cake!

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Great selection and options for meals and sweets!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Owner Response


Thanks for the kind review!

Updated 2 months ago read full review

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Love this place. Wonderful soft hamburger buns and to die for peanut butter cookies.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Owner Response


Thanks! Those cookies are a customer favorite! See you again soon!

Updated 2 months ago read full review

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Wish there were more places like this for gluten-free. So many choices highly recommend the red velvet cupcake will definitely go back.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Owner Response


Thanks! The Red Velvet cake is one of our most popular- we're so glad you enjoyed it! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Updated 3 months ago read full review

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They have the best cinnamon rolls ever and there cakes are good so are the cupcakes and cheese sticks

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Owner Response


Thank you, Gianna! We're so happy you think our cinnamon buns are the best - we agree, and customers have made them one of our top sellers! Glad you enjoy our tasty grab-and-go mozzarella wedges, too! We hope you'll stop in to enjoy our wide selection of daily and seasonal cupcakes throughout the holiday season. :)

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a huge selection of desserts, including some I’ve never seen in a gluten free bakery before. I got a cake here for my birthday, and it’s really good and was reasonably priced compared to other places I’ve been. Almost all, if not all, their products have dairy free versions as well. You do have to order certain items online in advance. I will definitely be back!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free

Owner Response


Thank you for your wonderful review, Alyssa! We're so happy you could celebrate your birthday with a delicious Sweet Ali's cake! Yes, we offer many dairy free sweet and savory products; vegan products, too! See you again soon :)

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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My favorite bakery of all time!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering

Owner Response


Thank you, Jessica! Ours, too! ;)

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Wow!! Passing through Chicago, so glad I stopped for yummy pastries.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Owner Response


So happy you found us, Marcie! We hope your travels bring you by Sweet Ali's again soon! :)

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Made my first trip here a week after being diagnosed with Celiac and I almost cried when I saw all the options. The pizza crusts are the best I’ve had! Same with the bread. I also got some of their frozen Italian meals which were delicious. Pound cake and lemon cake are yummy. So basically everything! I live in Chicago but this was well worth the drive.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Owner Response


Thank you for your wonderful, heartfelt review of Sweet Ali's, Jean! Please let us know if we can be of any assistance as you navigate your new world of gluten free. Looking forward to seeing you again soon ;)

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Best GF BAKERY ON THE WEST SIDE!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Owner Response


Thank you! We're delighted you enjoy our products!

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Celiac

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This is a cute and delicious, dedicated gluten free bakery. I went on a Saturday morning just after it opened and it was packed. I ate an eclair and a taste of the chocolate sprinkled covered fry cake. The fry cake was outstanding and the eclair very good. My granddaughter wanted a lemon bar and raved about it being a ten out of ten! I brought home a chicken pot pie and carrot cupcake which I haven’t tried yet but have high hopes. There was everything from pasta, breads cakes, manicotti and other pasta dishes, pies, plus the usual cookies and brownies and other items. I definitely will go there when visiting family again!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Owner Response


Thank you for this lovely review. We're delighted you enjoyed your visit and your treats!

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I ate here last year and forgot to review! So worth the drive from Chicago, they have a great variety of desserts. The cannoli was pretty good, the chocolate chip cookie was amazing, and the eclair was perfection. I also really enjoyed the cupcakes and cinnamon buns. The donut can probably be skipped. But overall, highly recommend!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Everything at Sweet Ali’s is amazing! I always stop by when I visit my family in Hinsdale. They also ship some of their products.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I love this bakery! Been going here for over 3 years. Cookies, cupcakes, and bread are all delicious. Have a lot of options and do great holiday ordering!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Tasteless cupcakes

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Best place - love everything especially their dairy free options

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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This bakery is fantastic. They are a dedicated gluten free facility. They also offer some food items such as pasta, chicken pot pie, mild Chex mix, etc. Their cupcakes/cakes are out of this world. They also have some dairy free items, if necessary. This place is a gem for celiacs. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable about gluten allergies. I can't say enough good things about Sweet Ali's.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Everything is fantastic! It’s not just sweets they carry many meals from breakfast to dinner. Excellent breads and of course the sweets are amazing.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac

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The entire facility is certified gluten-free. Their bakery goods are phenomenal. They do have some foods that come from other places that are also certified gluten-free that are savory or dinner items. Well worth the trip!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great options fully gluten free

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Love coming here for any baked goods! Their cupcakes and apple pies are delicious.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything I have purchased there has always been delicious! The cinnamon rolls are my favorite! I highly recommend!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great tasting gluten free breads and treats. I do have celiac.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I love Sweet Ali’s always have variety of bakery items and items to purchase from the freezers. Pies, cakes, different holidays menus. It’s all tasty and great costumer service. My favorite is the focaccia bread and the lemon pound cake it’s super fresh and yummy. I go here often.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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I have been going here for years. The baked goods are incredible and there is always something new to try.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love it all! Great selection of gluten free items. Even some people who aren’t gluten free have tried their items and they like it!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I’ve enjoyed pumpkin bread, pumpkin donuts, snickerdoodles, apple pie, and much more! I am sensitive to gums in baked goods, so I can’t eat too much, but it tastes delicious!!! You may also purchase frozen pasta dishes from a local catering company that is effective at gluten free catering.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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100% gluten free. Even says on the door that gluten isn't allowed in.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing GF options. Got the GF Cinnamon Roll breakfast! Worth it!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Absolute best GF breads, cupcakes, desserts, everything. Brought friends who are not GF and they loved it as well. Stocked up on goodies and was eating them throughout the week. Still tasted amazing after sitting on my counter for a week. Wish this bakery was in every city.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Beautiful and delicious cake! Dedicated GF bakery- cakes, cookies and scones are delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Have had deserts from here 2x and no issues but also incredible cakes so good!!! If you have a sweet tooth u have to try here

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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They should be called "Michael's sweet on Ali" I could smash these Gluten Free baked goods on the reg. Feel me? No dooky time for me after a box of their fine goodies.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac friendly?

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my absolute favorite gluten free bakery! i haven’t tried anything there that i haven’t liked (and i’ve tried quite a bit of what they have). some of my favorite items are the chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls, and the cupcakes, especially the rotating weekly flavors. they have such a wide variety of baked goods, it always takes me so long to decide what to order!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Dedicated GF!! Excellent cake

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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The absolute best DEDICATED gluten free bakery in the Chicago suburbs. Many dairy free & vegan options as well. I come here all the time and am never disappointed. We order birthday cakes from here yearly and they are always gorgeous and tasty. I tell everybody about this place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Dedicated facility and have not had a bad item yet and we make the 45min drive there every few weeks!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac

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This is my favorite gluten free place i’ve ever been to. The desserts are especially great

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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