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Physiologically-active compounds in plant foods: An overview

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 October 2007

M. J. C. Rhodes
M. J. C. Rhodes
Affiliation:
Bioactive Compounds Group, Department of Food Molecular Biochemistry, Institute of Food Research, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UA
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Symposium on ‘Physiologically-Active Substances in Plant Foods’
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Proceedings of the Nutrition Society , Volume 55 , Issue 1B , March 1996 , pp. 371 - 384
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Copyright © The Nutrition Society 1996

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