Choice cuisine ultimately containing few calories (5)

I believe the answer is:

elite

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'choice' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for elite that I've seen before include "Superior group in society" , "A privileged or superior social group" , "Creme de la creme" , "Exclusive set" , "Group considered to have superior status" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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