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Our vegan kapsalon has become a true classic! It is almost impossible to imagine that it only came into the world 6 years ago in Gys's kitchen. You can read more about the vegan kapsalon in the article below:

The queen of all comfort food

Vegan History: The Kapsalon

Over the years we have experimented at Gys with different versions of the kapsalon. And now we need the help of all of our loyal Gys guests! Because we really want to know:



To refresh your memories: in recent years you have been able to enjoy the following options:

the kapsalon with portobellos / oyster mushroom shawarma

the Greek style kapsalon with celeriac shawarma (current version)



Do you please want to let us know which one you liked best via 

! Or do you rather have a different dish on the menu and do you think it is time for Gys to say goodbye to the kapsalon, then we would love to hear that too!

You make us very happy by filling out the (extremely short😄) survey and we will take your feedback into account when creating our new menu! 😀

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Are you looking for a hot drink to give you a real kick? One of our American colleagues has asked our chef sweetly for weeks if he wanted to make her a Mexican hot chocolate. And she succeeded! Fortunately, nowadays we also see more and more plant-based variations of chocolate milk in the supermarkets (yay!) - but what actually is very tasty is making it yourself! So scroll down for a plant-based hot chocolate recipe with a real kick.

What you need for 4 cups of Mexican hot chocolate:

800 ml plant-based milk, preferably coconut or almond

2 tbsp ancho pepper (if you don't like spicy, leave this out)

200 grams of chocolate (dark or vegetable milk or white)

How do you prepare the Mexican hot chocolate:

Grab a pan with a thick bottom and add all the ingredients to it

Slowly heat all ingredients over low-medium heat until the chocolate is melted (keep stirring well) but don't let it boil!

Grab a sieve and pour the hot chocolate milk through the sieve into cups!

The Mexican hot chocolate is extra delicious with a dollop of plant-based whipped cream on top and enjoy!

Do you want an extra kick: add a shot of mezcal or tequila.

warming up with a kick

Mexican Hot chocolate 

The days are getting shorter, your scarf and a warm coat are needed again before you can step outside, and you can leave your house less and less often without bringing an umbrella. When winter is near, it becomes more tempting to spend time in the cosiness and warmth of your own home. But how about being extra kind to yourself and treating yourself to something delicious? We asked our chefs for a delicious autumn recipe that will make everyone happy when the days get colder. So here it is autumn cookies with chai spices! And you know what, the smell of these cookies in your oven… you never want to leave your house.

If you don't like to bake or put in a lot of effort in the kitchen, don't worry: this is an easy and quick recipe! The cookies only need about twelve minutes in the oven, so in no time you can enjoy something very tasty with a nice hot drink and maybe play a nice game with company? 

For this recipe, our chefs used the chai spices that we use in our restaurant to prepare our well-known chai lattes and dirty chai's with. We are talking about the spices from 

 All Dem good chai's are made by hand from the best organic ingredients, contain no weird additives and are also ecologically packaged. The chai that we use for the chai lattes at Gys consists of coconut blossom sugar, cinnamon, ginger, star anise, cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper and cloves. This blend of spices ensures that you can enjoy a chai with a warming kick! That's what makes these cookies so delicious. Okay, enough about the chai; let's bake!

If you have a kitchen machine, you can use it to beat the margarine until it is white. Alternatively, you can also use a whisk or mixer.

By adding the caster sugar and granulated sugar and mixing this well you’ve now made buttercream.

Follow this by adding sunflower oil and soy milk. Mix this briefly until it is incorporated into the batter.

Now add all the remaining ingredients and mix with your hands until it is formed into a dough.

Shape balls of the dough of about 80 grams.

Line an oven tray with baking paper or a silicone mat.

Divide the dough balls over the baking tray, leaving enough space between the cookies. They get bigger when you bake them.

With a wet hand, flatten the cookies a bit (not completely flat to get the best result!)

You make them extra yum if you sprinkle a little coarse sea salt over the cookies.

Time to bake! Bake them for 12-15 minutes at 180 degrees in a preheated oven. Check how the cookies look after 12 minutes. They are best when they are brown on the edge, but still soft on the inside.

Enjoy! Extra tasty with a chai latte. Do you need a little more energy? Give your chai latte a kick with a shot of espresso in it; a dirty chai!

Don't feel like baking or do you want to get out of the house for a while? At Gys we always have a lot of delicious patisserie in our display case that longs to be eaten!

100% organic, vegan and gluten-free 

Afternoon tea & cakes 

For the best smell indoors 

Winter cookies with chai spices 

Do you want to eat gluten-free and have a good time in a restaurant that specializes in this? With Gys you can eat plant-based, 100% organic and also gluten-free! Are you gluten intolerant, do you have a gluten allergy or celiac disease? Then read on!

In essence, all dishes on the menu of Gys are gluten-free. The only dishes that are not gluten-free in principle, are those dishes that are served with bread. This is because our bread dishes are by default served with sourdough (non-gluten-free) bread. However, the toppings of our bread dishes are gluten-free. As we also have gluten-free bread in-house as an alternative, we can prepare these bread dishes gluten-free for people who can tolerate any traces of gluten.

So what distinguishes a gluten-free from a non-gluten-free dish is the bread. Since we also process non-gluten-free bread in our Gys kitchen, we cannot claim that we have an allergen-free kitchen. Because our non-gluten-free bread is baked in the same convection oven in which other ingredients for our dishes are prepared in, our food may contain traces of gluten. For people who have a gluten intolerance or allergy, this may be less of a problem, for people with celiac disease this can be a big challenge.

Every person knows his or her allergy or illness best, and is aware of what is or is not possible within this. At Gys we find it very important that our guests eat safely in our restaurant, therefore we want to be open and transparent about the preparation of our dishes. This allows our guests with a gluten intolerance, allergy or celiac disease to decide for themselves what can or cannot be eaten.


Gluten-free food at Gys with celiac disease

There are several dishes on our menu for which the ingredients are not prepared in the oven. These are the safer choices for people with celiac disease or those who cannot consume products from a convection oven in which non-gluten-free bread is also prepared. These are a number of snacks (we don't fry anything that is not gluten-free), cold dishes, soup or a main course such as the Dutch winter.

At Gys we take every allergy or illness very seriously and will always do our utmost best to prepare dishes safely for our guests (washing hands, using clean cooking utensils, wiping off the countertop etcetera). Unfortunately, it is not possible, even though we would like to, to guarantee 100% that our dishes contain no traces of gluten.


We hope this post has informed you about eating gluten-free at Gys. Would you like to know more about this or do you have specific questions regarding an intolerance, allergy or illness? Please send an email to 

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The sweetest vegan gift

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Whether you are planning a day out in Utrecht to enjoy shops and culture, or visiting the city for a day of sightseeing or in town for work. Starting your day at Gys Voorstraat is a perfect way to start your day right in the heart of Utrecht city.

Loaded Hummus 

The Hungry Vegan Favourite

Our restaurant at the Voorstraat is right in the middle of the historical centre of Utrecht. A stone's throw from the famous Bloemenmarkt (flower market) and Lapjes Markt (cloth market) that create a bustle and a site to be seen every Saturday. It’s also just an 8 min walk from the famous Dom Tower and the windy canals Utrecht is known for, are just a minute's walk away. 

Join us for easy-going morning vibes, great coffee and a menu that boasts the best vegetarian and gluten-free comfort food around. Here are some lovely things you can enjoy at Gys each morning.

The Sweetest Vegan Gift

Taste our new colourful menu 

Fresh, vegan and full of life

The sad sandwich days are over!

Spicy Vegan Tostada's 

Lunch in Utrecht city centre

Taste Utrecht City 

Ever wondered what to give as a gift? Are you looking for the perfect bachelorette experience or an unforgetable baby shower? We have the answer: Vegan High Tea. Our Vegan High Tea is a lovely way to celebrate great news, life’s little successes or simply show you care. And of course, it’s vegan and gluten-free (optional).

Make your special occasion extra sweet with our Vegan High Tea. Enjoy a celebration filled with gorgeous vegan and gluten-free patisserie, that absolutely everyone will love. All our cakes and treats are made just right, right here in our restaurant in Utrecht. Would you like to have a custom made vegan High Tea experience for your special event? Just send us an email: 

Our Vegan High Tea is not only vegan and gluten-free (optional) but also 100% organic and homemade using all our own tried and true recipes. This means you get all the joy and sweetness without any guilt. It’s a High Tea experience that is guaranteed to make you, your loved ones and the planet very happy.  Gift your loved ones what they truly want: a memorable food experience with you. 

Just about everything has changed about the way we work these days, and at Gys we are absolutely here for it. One of the changes we love the most is that we can all enjoy coworking, working remotely, or working from home. This means there is no end to all the gorgeous places, food and faces you can enjoy while getting in those hours: like coworking at Gys.

At Gys you are welcome to come work for a few hours or even the whole day. Just think of it as working from home with better coffee, gorgeous vegan comfort food, and those easy coffee shop vibes.

With spring mocktails

Take The Afternoon Off

At Gys you can always count on having a strong internet connection and power outlets close. We even put in extra power outlets under our garden parasols, so you can spend your spring and summer working outdoors on our terrace garden, without blinding your screen in the sun. Lunch mocktails anyone? 

Would you like to join us for some coffee shop coworking? You are absolutely welcome to pop by anytime. 

Not sure which location suits you the most? Click here and go to 

 to see where you would like to work next. 

A relaxing day at work

Coffee Shop Coworking

All the vegan protein replacements on the planet still can’t beat our collective vegan favourite: Hummus. It's the gift that keeps on giving. And, after years of loyal service and saving vegans from hunger and desperation time and time again, we still can’t get enough.


That’s why we decided to sexify this much-loved classic with gorgeous oven veggies, (vegan) feta, fresh herbs and freshly baked organic bread. And don't worry, we always serve more than enough hummus for the dipping. Come taste yours next time you're getting a little hangry. Loaded Hummus is always a great idea.

Hummus, yay but not today? Here are a few other of our lunch favourites:

Gone are the days of stressful and stuffy first dates over an awkward five-course dinner. These days it’s all about casual coffee dates. And we all know why. It's a great way to meet your date for the first time with no stress and at ease. It’s also a great way to show a little bit more about yourself: the types of places you like to go to, how you drink your coffee (very important) and your idea’s about food. It's also a great way to find out how they treat the wait staff (swipe left if they are unkind!).

The best part of a good coffee date is comfort. If you and your date are not on the same level, you can always just exit smoothly after one coffee. But what if the date goes really really well? We got you. The thing that makes GYS a great date location is that we are open all day. That means that coffee can easily turn into vegan snacks, cocktails and dinner if you guys hit it off. No awkward location changes needed. Here are some of our tips and date ideas:

Start casual and easy, maybe with a coffee in the late afternoon. Pick a cute corner and let us do the rest. GYS has a pretty casual ambience so you are sure to feel at ease, and your date will too. 

The ultimate afternoon break

Gys Coffee

So, this date is going really well. Turns out your date is hotter than you thought they’d be in looks and conversation. There is ease and laughter, but as the coffee slowly disappears maybe it’s time to move it to our garden terrace. There you can share some vegan finger food and perhaps a cocktail (or mocktail) or two with the sun on your face. 

Spring evenings start with cocktails 

Cocktails on our garden terrace 

The drinks are flowing and so is the conversation. No one has any intention of leaving any time soon. One of you suggests dinner as plates of gorgeous food are being served around you. Just like that, you find yourself on a spontaneous dinner date with your cute first date: the night is young.

An amazing evening starts with vegan comfort food

Vegan date nights 

Tips for an easy going first date

Coffee: the new dating 

Sometimes the best part of a workout is the well-deserved treat that comes after! Whether you are looking for a yummy vegan protein snack to regain energy, your favourite coffee with a sweet treat, or a comforting lunch, we’ve got you covered.

After all the hard work you put into taking care of your body, it's always nice to know that we work just as hard to create delicious 100% organic food that is guaranteed to nourish your system. Everything we make is created using 100% organic raw ingredients. This means our menu is not only vegan, gluten-free and organic, but it's also 100% clean and homemade comfort food. Perfect for replenishing your system after a workout.


So, if you want to give your system some sweet post-workout self-care in the best way possible, book a table and come visit us next time you’ve worked up a sweat. Here are a few of our post-workout favourites:

For all colourful lunch lovers

Vegan Sandwich Filet American 

A little bit of self-care

Post-Workout Treat 

Coffee house playlist

An Easy Afternoon

Nothing tastes quite as good as vegan Buffalo Wings and cold drinks after a long day. As these wings are one of the favourites of our guests, we decided to finally share our secret recipe so that everyone can enjoy vegan Buffalo Wings at home. Oh, and did we mention they're fully gluten-free? The recipe is divided into three seperate steps which will be described below. The first step is to make the marinade for the wings. 

Step 1) Preparing the marinade for one head of cauliflower 

What you need for the vegan buffalo wings

1. Mix all the ingredients for the marinade, except for the cauliflower. Mix this properly, for example by using a whish. 

2. Cut cauliflower into "wing sized" florets. 

3. Combine the florets with marinade in an oven tray.

4. Bake in the marinade at 180C, for 15 minutes. 

5. Allow to cool down for about 20 minutes, then drain. 

1. Combine everything except for the water into a large bowl.

2. Add water little by little while stirring until you reach the desired smooth consistency.


1. Dip the marinated cauliflower into the beer batter, cover them well

2. Fry the 'wings' in hot oil till crunchy (approximately 5 minutes)

Not in the mood to make them yourself? Join us for some vegan finger food and drinks! 

Our secret recipe (oeps) 

Recipe: Vegan Buffalo Wings 

At Gys, we strive to have as little food waste as possible. We do this by using as much of our vegetable and fruit peels and other food waste leftovers, which are often labelled as "waste", in different ways. To illustrate, you can find brassica on our menu. Brassica is a salad that we make from leftover parts of vegetables. Think of the less pretty leaves of Brussels sprouts, the foliage of the cauliflower or the stem of broccoli. But we also reuse the peels of other products in other dishes, such as banana peels!

And we love bananas at Gys… You can enjoy various shakes with banana as an ingredient plus we have banana bread on our menu. We even have a dessert dedicated entirely to this yellow ingredient. This dessert carries the name, you guessed it 

Using bananas to prepare drinks and desserts also leads to the fact that we often have banana peels as leftovers at Gys. You can use banana peel for multiple other uses. For example, you can add banana peels as a fertiliser to your plants, you can use it as a care product for your skin or hair - or: you can cook with it! And that's what we do at Gys. We make “bacon” from our banana peels. So do you eat a lot of bananas at home and do you want to know how you can turn these peels into something delicious? Then read on:

Organic banana peels, as much as you have leftover (we use 

 at Gys. These have a lower ecological footprint and no synthetic chemicals are used for growing them)

Oil that can reach a high temperature without burning (e.g. sunflower oil)

Wash the skin of the bananas well under the tap (this is easiest if the fruit is still in the skin 😉)

Cut the banana peel through the middle and cut off the top that attaches the banana to the bunch.

Now cut the banana peel into small strips of half a centimetre wide.

Grab a pan and heat the oil on high heat.

When the oil smokes, add the banana peel. Don’t add too much at once, because then the oil cools back too quickly.

Bake the banana peel until it gets a beautiful color. This will take a few minutes.

Put the banana in a sieve over a container to separate the banana from the oil.

Repeat this process until you have fried all the banana peels.

Clean the pan and add sugar and water to make sugar syrup. You do this by using an equal part of sugar and an equal part of water.

Let the sugar melt in the water, you can stir this if you want. When the sugar has melted, add the banana peel.

Bake the banana peel in the sugar syrup for approximately ten minutes.

Then remove the banana peel from the sugar syrup. Sprinkle a little smoked salt or liquid smoke (from the toko) here. Do this to taste, so be careful and do not add too much at once!

If you want, you can reduce the remaining sugar syrup even further in the pan. If you do this, the result is a delicious banana caramel sauce!

And finished! The banana peel bacon is very tasty in savoury dishes as a sweet touch. Obviously, it is of course also very tasty served with vanilla ice cream or fried banana!

Did you make this dish? Please let us know on 

We strive hard at Gys to keep food waste to a minimum. For example, we use residual products as much as we can and we pay close attention to the portions of the dishes we serve. Completely combating food waste remains a challenge. For example, guests sometimes leave some food leftovers on their plates or there are parts of fruit and vegetables that we really can't do anything with. Think of the top of an eggplant or the sprig of cherry tomatoes. These parts end up in special waste bins from the 

. These bins are collected several times a week and all the leftovers are used by the Clique for various purposes. Be sure to check out their site if you're curious!

Are you curious about what else we do at Gys to reduce food waste? Pop by!

No-waste cooking!

Recipe: Banana peel bacon

Do you prefer not to drink alcohol or do you also like to start the new year in a calmer way, like a large part of the Netherlands? Many of our Gys' colleagues are also participating in dry January this first month😊.

You probably already knew that at Gys you can always enjoy tasty non-alcoholic drinks such as homemade lemonades, shakes and hot drinks ☕️. But did you also know that we have non-alcoholic cocktails on our menu, such as virgin Gin & Tonics?

We asked our most creative cocktail shaker, Ruuf🕺, to create a delicious mocktail recipe that everyone is sure to enjoy. So here it is: the Apple Shirley Temple!

crushed ice (ice cubes as an alternative)

a glass (for example, one like the one in the photo)


How do you prepare the Apple Shirley Temple:

Pour the shot of apple juice into the glass

Add a teaspoon of cane sugar and stir well

Top up the rest of the glass with ginger kombucha

Garnish with a slice of fresh lime, a cinnamon stick and some star anise


Don't feel like making this cocktail yourself? From Wednesday (11 January) we have a new drinks menu at Gys and you can also order this cocktail!
Oh, and by popular request: the ginger-lime lemonade is back 😁

Come enjoy a (nonalcoholic) drink at Gys!

Relax with some drinks 

After Work Drinks 

A mocktail with a kick!

Recipe: Apple Shirley Temple

We are starting the year well at Gys, because we are going to renovate 🙌! 

On January 30, the location on the Voorstraat will close for a couple of weeks. We will then start clearing out Gys before we can get start with the real work. Once everything we don't want to see back in the new Gys is gone, we'll get to work building Gys 2.0!

There will be a new bar, the kitchen will get more walls on the voorstraat , the ceiling will be treated with a special material, a new floor will be laid, we will get different lights and lamps in the restaurant and of course everything will get a fresh lick of paint 👩🏻‍🎨! As you are used to from Gys, we try to do this as sustainably as possible. Everything we can reuse, we reuse. In addition, we have chosen sustainable materials for our bar and furniture! In the image you get already a little sneak peek of Gys 2.0.



When Gys at the voorstraat is closed, everyone is welcome at Gys on the Amsterdamsestraatweg. It is expected that the renovation will take a couple of weeks at both locations. When Gys on the voorstraat is completely ready, pretty and finished, we proceed with Gys on the Amsterdamsestraatweg! We estimate that the renovation at Amsterdamsestraatweg will start on February 20. At that time, everyone can already enjoy the new Gys 2.0 on the voorstraat 😎!



Because we find it difficult to know the exact time and dates of the renovation, we will continue to share this on Google, our website and social media during the renovation. Be sure to follow us on 

 where we like to keep you informed of the renovation! And if there is anything you would love to see back in Gys 2.0, do not hesitate to let us know!

Are you a big fan of Gys 1.0 😄? Please don't forget to come by and say your goodbyes!

From Gys 1.0 to Gys 2.0

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A tasty festive gift!

Are you the one who’s in charge of cooking Christmas brunch/lunch/dinner this year? Are you planning to show off and put an extensive 10-course dinner on the table or do you prefer to keep it simple? Whatever your plan for Christmas, a light soup is always a hit between all the dishes. One of our chefs has written down his all-time favourite Christmas soup recipe, parsnip-truffle soup! Oh, and a few colleagues were already able to taste the soup and let's say, they all were a big fan! 

Scroll down for the parsnip-truffle soup recipe. An important note: truffle oil is not necessarily vegan. We use the truffle oil from 

. This is made using different fermented products and the tree roots from areas where truffles grow.

What do you need for the parsnip-truffle soup:

How do you make the parsnip-truffle soup:

Peel the parsnips with a vegetable peeler and cut off the top and bottom.

Save the skins, we can save these for making garnishes later.

Cut the parsnip into large pieces and place in a pan with the water, rice cream, bouillon cubes, dried porcini, onion, garlic and thyme.

Bring to a boil and then reduce to a gentle heat until the parsnips are fully cooked, about 25 minutes.

Now blend everything in a blender (for the creamiest result) or with a hand blender to an even smooth soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

For the duxelles: if you have a food processor: cut the mushrooms into coarse pieces and pulse them together with the garlic and thyme until a coarse paste forms in which the structure of the mushrooms can just be seen.

If you don't have a food processor, chop the mushrooms completely by hand until you get the same texture.

Then put a frying pan on the fire with nothing in it. When it is hot you can put the duxelles in the pan.

Bake this until all the moisture has completely evaporated. The duxelles is now ready, optional: deglaze the mushrooms with 125ml white wine.

Now heat up a deep fryer to 140 degrees and fry the trimmings of the parsnips until they are crispy, about 6 minutes. Then let them drain over kitchen paper and season with salt. (if you don't have a fryer, you can also rub the trimmings of the parsnips with some oil and bake in the oven at 150 degrees until crispy)

Set the deep fryer to 175 degrees and fry the sage leaves briefly, about 30 seconds, until they are dark green. (if you don't have a fryer, you can also bake the sage leaves in a pan with some oil until they are dark green)

Before serving; choose a deep bowl and place a large tablespoon of the mushroom duxelles in the center of the plate. Now spoon the soup around it so that the duxelles are just above the soup. Now garnish the soup around the duxelles with the parsnip chips, fried sage and truffle oil! For an example: see the photo below!

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And are you looking for a nice hot drink to enjoy after your Christmas dinner? Check the recipe below for a Mexican Hot chocolate! 

Perfect for winter!

Recipe: parsnip-truffle soup

800 plant-based milk, preferably coconut or almond

Perhaps the most pleasant, but also often the busiest period of the year, December! At Gys we are all big fans of Christmas; the atmosphere, the fun and especially the delicious food and drinks. As soon as Sinterklaas returns to Spain, the Christmas lights will be conjured up again and our restaurants will be made completely cozy for Christmas! Also outside Gys, all our colleagues like to enjoy the December days. As you are used to from Gys, in a sustainable way! This is why we have asked our colleagues to share their most enjoyable sustainable Christmas and December 2022 tips in Utrecht with you! A nice list of nine tips has been created that we absolutely don't want to withhold from you!

So scroll on for nine tips for an extra cosy, warm and atmospheric Christmas period in Utrecht.

What are we doing thismorning,afternoon,eveningat restaurant Gys?

Recipe: Banana peel bacon

A tasty festive gift!

9 tips on activities to undertake during December and Christmas in Utrecht

Indie Summer Tunes

Why Share?

Recipe: Apple Shirley Temple

Recipe: parsnip-truffle soup

Having dinner with a group in Utrecht

Locally Brewed

For a gentle nights sleep

From Gys 1.0 to Gys 2.0

Mexican Hot chocolate

Make someone happy with a giftcard

Fresh From Our Local Baker

Soul & Blues Playlist

Recipe: Banana peel bacon

From Gys 1.0 to Gys 2.0

Recipe: parsnip-truffle soup

9 tips on activities to undertake during December and Christmas in Utrecht

Make someone happy with a giftcard

Locally Brewed

Why Share?

Soul & Blues Playlist

Recipe: Apple Shirley Temple

A tasty festive gift!

Mexican Hot chocolate

Having dinner with a group in Utrecht

Indie Summer Tunes

Fresh From Our Local Baker

For a gentle nights sleep

Recipe: Banana peel bacon

Recipe: Apple Shirley Temple

From Gys 1.0 to Gys 2.0

A tasty festive gift!

Recipe: parsnip-truffle soup

Mexican Hot chocolate

9 tips on activities to undertake during December and Christmas in Utrecht

Having dinner with a group in Utrecht

Make someone happy with a giftcard

Indie Summer Tunes

Locally Brewed

Fresh From Our Local Baker

Why Share?

For a gentle nights sleep

Soul & Blues Playlist

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