Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of bentonite (dioctahedral montmorillonite) as feed additive for all species

EFSA Journal

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2011, Pages

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Author keywords

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

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EID: 85078379241     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2007     Document Type: Article

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