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Use pictures to identify common Hong Kong food, tools and cleaning products.

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An unbranded glass jar of white fermented bean curd with cream cubes in clear to pale-yellow preserving liquid

FOOD-CON-001 · Dry goods & condiments

Fermented Bean Curd

腐乳 · Fermented Bean Curd

Three identity clues

  • Small soft tofu cubes in a jar
  • Usually white to cream coloured
  • Strong salty flavour, used in small amounts

Often confused with: Red Fermented Bean Curd

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A fresh bunch of choy sum showing slender green stems, bright leaves and a few yellow flower buds

FOOD-VEG-001 · Vegetables

Choy Sum

菜心 · Choy Sum

Three identity clues

  • Stems are usually slimmer than Chinese kale
  • Leaves are thinner, narrower and bright green
  • Mature bunches may show small yellow buds

Often confused with: Chinese Kale

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Two whole young hairy gourds and one cut section showing finely fuzzy pale-green skin and pale flesh

FOOD-VEG-005 · Vegetables

Hairy Gourd

節瓜 · Hairy Gourd

Three identity clues

  • Long cylindrical shape with rounded ends
  • Skin normally feels finely fuzzy
  • Pale flesh with soft immature seeds

Often confused with: Zucchini

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A closed unbranded household cleaning bottle shown only as a bleach-packaging example; the actual original ingredient label must be checked

HOME-CHEM-003 · Cleaning products

Household Chlorine Bleach

漂白水 · Household Chlorine Bleach

Three identity clues

  • Original label states sodium hypochlorite or NaOCl
  • Label gives concentration and permitted use or dilution directions
  • Different from oxygen bleach, laundry detergent, fabric softener and acidic toilet cleaner

Often confused with: Laundry Detergent / Fabric Softener

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An unbranded non-metal fibre scouring pad with its rough webbed texture and thickness clearly visible

HOME-CLN-001 · Cleaning products

Scouring Pad

百潔布 · Scouring Pad

Three identity clues

  • Non-metal abrasive fibre layer
  • May be a separate pad or attached to a sponge
  • Abrasiveness and surface suitability come from the product instructions

Often confused with: Wire Brush / Steel Wool Ball

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