Thresholds and suprathreshold intensity functions for capsaicin in oil and aqueous based carriers

Journal of Sensory Studies

Volumn 15, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 437-477

  Lawless, Harry T ^a   Hartono, Caroline ^a   Hernandez, Susana ^a  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

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GLYCINE MAX; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 0034360240     PISSN: 08878250     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-459x.2000.tb00281.x     Document Type: Article

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