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What is the name of the viscous liquid leftover from cooking chickpeas that is widely used as a vegan substitute for egg whites in meringues?

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Aquafaba

The term was coined in 2015 from the Latin words for water and bean. Its unique combination of proteins and starches allows it to mimic the foaming and emulsifying properties of eggs in plant-based recipes.

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