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Jamie Oliver drops the term 'Kaffir lime leaves' in his recipes amid racist slur concerns
This comes after several big brands have already done this and banned the use of the term.Prolific supermarkets are among them, including Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op.Speaking about the news Helena Dennis, Waitrose grocery trading manager, explained the reasoning behind this.She said: “This name change is a crucial step in recognising how important it is for us to listen to customers and educate ourselves when it comes to the language we use.“While some of our customers may be unaware of the connotations of this particular word, it’s important to us that we avoid offending anyone who shops with us.“It is changes like this that ensure we are moving forward.The manager added: “We need industry-wide support on this, and encourage
