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August 23, 2005
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A kosher fish that ancient Jewish sages said tastes like pork has arrived in Israel. The shabut, which is mentioned in the Talmud as having a pig-like taste, was shipped from Iran in formaldehyde by Israeli academics with the help of an Iranian liaison, the Jerusalem Post reported.

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