Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 218, Revision 1 (FGE.218Rev1): alpha, beta-Unsaturated aldehydes and precursors from subgroup 4.2 of FGE.19: Furfural derivatives

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Volumn 9, Issue 3, 2011, Pages

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alpha; beta Unsaturated aldehydes; flavouring substances; furfural; furfuryl alcohol; furfurylesters; safety evaluation

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EID: 85033200202     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.1840     Document Type: Article

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