Bioactivity of nonedible parts of Punica granatum L.: A potential source of functional ingredients

International Journal of Food Science

Volumn 2013, Issue , 2013, Pages

  Rummun, Nawraj ^a   Somanah, Jhoti ^a   Ramsaha, Srishti ^a   Bahorun, Theeshan ^a   Neergheen Bhujun, Vidushi S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS   (Mauritius)

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EID: 84906812468     PISSN: 23567015     EISSN: 23145765     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1155/2013/602312     Document Type: Article

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