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var json = '{"food":[{"name":"Belgian Waffles","price":"$5.95","description":"two of our famous Belgian Waffles with plenty of real maple syrup","calories":"650"},{"name":"Strawberry Belgian Waffles","price":"$7.95","description":"light Belgian waffles covered with strawberries and whipped cream","calories":"900"},{"name":"Berry-Berry Belgian Waffles","price":"$8.95","description":"light Belgian waffles covered with an assortment of fresh berries and whipped cream","calories":"900"}]}';

var obj = JSON.parse(json);

alert(obj.food.length);