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Also contains, I understand, flavouring (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aniseed

'flavouring' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'also contains i understand' is the wordplay.
'also' becomes 'and' (both can mean in addition).
'contains' is an insertion indicator.
'understand' becomes 'see' (synonyms).
'i'+'see'='isee'
'and' going around 'isee' is 'ANISEED'.

(Other definitions for aniseed that I've seen before include "Licorice-like flavour" , "Aromatic flavouring" , "Plant" , "Strong flavour" , "Licorice-flavoured sweets" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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