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References
- ↑ Bennett, Steve (2019-02-06). "Benne Balls, Trinidad's Answer To The Jawbreaker | Tobago, Trinidad |". Uncommon Caribbean. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ↑ "Benne Balls | Traditional Dessert From Tobago | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
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