Comparison of digestion methods and trace elements determination in chocolates with pistachio using atomic absorption spectrometry

Journal of Food and Nutrition Research

Volumn 47, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 92-99

  Güldaş, Metln ^a  

^a ULUDAG UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

Author keywords

Atomic absorption spectrometry; Chocolate; Digestion methods; Heavy metals; Trace elements

Indexed keywords

PISTACIA VERA; THEOBROMA CACAO;

EID: 46049105100     PISSN: 13368672     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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