Carotenoids in food: bioavailability and functional benefits

Phytochemical Functional Foods

Volumn , Issue , 2003, Pages 107-127

  Southon, S ^a   Faulks, R ^a  

^a NORWICH RESEARCH PARK   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 32944458666     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-85573-672-6.50011-3     Document Type: Chapter

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