Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to dried plums of ‘prune’ cultivars (Prunus domestica L.) and maintenance of normal bowel function (ID 1164, further assessment) pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

EFSA Journal

Volumn 10, Issue 6, 2012, Pages

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Author keywords

bowel function; dried plums; health claims; Prunes; Prunus domestica L

Indexed keywords

EID: 85057820470     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2012.2712     Document Type: Article

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