Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to β-galactosidase from Kluyveromyces lactis in Colief® and a reduction of gastrointestinal discomfort pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

EFSA Journal

Volumn 13, Issue 7, 2015, Pages

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Author keywords

children; gastrointestinal discomfort; health claims; Kluyveromyces lactis; galactosidase

Indexed keywords

EID: 85078381195     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4187     Document Type: Article

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