Scientific Opinion on the efficacy of Bentonite (dioctahedral montmorillonite) for all species

EFSA Journal

Volumn 9, Issue 6, 2011, Pages

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Author keywords

aflatoxin; bentonite; efficacy; montmorillonite; mycotoxin binder; mycotoxins; Technological additive

Indexed keywords

EID: 85065625473     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2276     Document Type: Article

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