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Asian state producing head of cauliflower (4)

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I believe the answer is:

curd

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This clue could be a double definition.

'asian state' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'head of cauliflower' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'producing' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for curd that I've seen before include "Coagulated milk, used to make cheese" , "Part of milk" , "Thickened milk" , "Fatty stuff" , "It's used in making cheese" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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