=RAC'AHOUT.= _Syn._ RACAHOUT DES ARABES. This is said to be farina prepared from the acorns of _Quercus Ballota_, or Barbary oak, disguised with a little flavouring. The following is recommended as an imitation:--Roasted cacao or chocolate nuts, 4 oz.; tapioca, and potato farina, of each 6 oz.; white sugar, slightly flavoured with vanilla, 1/2 lb. Very nutritious. Used as arrow-root.

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