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*McGee, H. (1992). The Curious Cook. More Kitchen Science and Lore. MacMillan Publ. Co., NY. p. 57- discuss plant (vegetable) surfaces and consider the reasons that oils, but not water, penetrate leaf surfaces.
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**Suggested reading.