Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to beta-galactosidase from Streptococcus thermophilus and reduction of gastrointestinal discomfort pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

EFSA Journal

Volumn 12, Issue 10, 2014, Pages

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Author keywords

beta galactosidase; children; gastrointestinal discomfort; infants; lactase; Streptococcus thermophilus

Indexed keywords

EID: 85078383343     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2014.3841     Document Type: Article

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