Cryptic crossword clue
Processed giant eel to make a food additive

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GELATINE

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The straight part
We know that "food additive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case food additive = gelatine.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GELATINE mean?

GELATINE noun
  1. A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.
  2. An edible jelly made from this material.
  3. A thin, translucent membrane used as a filter for photography or for theatrical lighting effects.

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