Facts and perspectives of edible Lamiaceae: Flavour and health, industrial exploitation, and the consumer

Acta Horticulturae

Volumn 723, Issue , 2006, Pages 33-50

  D'Antuono, L F ^a   Elementi, S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Antimicrobial; Antioxidant; Drying; Feeds; Food; Freezing; Sensory

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; LAMIACEAE; MAGNOLIOPHYTA;

EID: 33846070251     PISSN: 05677572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2006.723.2     Document Type: Conference Paper

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