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The Snackpacker’s Guide: 6 sweet, savoury and spicy nibbles from Sichuan for under $8

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Snacks from China.

Travel series on good value snacks from local supermarkets or convenience stores in various countries (incl Thailand, China, Australia and Japan).

Snacks from Sichuan province range from spicy meat jerky to yak milk sweets.

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