(Cheryl of the Clue Crew holds a piece of food.) It's used to cleanse your palate between sushi selections, is called gari & comes from this plant
[DOC] [TLE] What Foods Cleanse the Palate | Healthy Eating | SF Gate [PAR] Palate cleansers are used to remove food residuals in your mouth and ... 
Cleansing your palate between entree bites, food courses or beverage sips may 
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