Health-promoting properties of fruit and vegetables [

Fruits and vegetables are among the richest sources of ascorbic acid, other antioxidants and they produce specific bioactive compounds. A general consensus from health experts has confirmed that an increased dietary intake of antioxidant compounds foundin most fresh produce types may protect against...

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Main Author: Terry, Leon A. [ (Leon Alexander)] (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI , c2011
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Online Access:https://www.cabi.org/cabebooks/FullTextPDF/2011/20113328619.pdf

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