Physical, chemical and microbial changes in shredded sweet potatoes

Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

Volumn 29, Issue 3-4, 2005, Pages 246-267

  Mcconnell, R Y ^a   Truong, V D ^a   Walter Jr , W M ^a   Mcfeeters, R F ^a  

^a NONE

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[No Author keywords available]

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BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); ENTERIC BACTERIA; ENTEROBACTERIACEAE; IPOMOEA BATATAS;

EID: 26444445705     PISSN: 01458892     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4549.2005.00026.x     Document Type: Review

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