Achiote (Bixa orellana L.): a natural source of pigment and vitamin E
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Carotenoid Derivates in Achiote (Bixa orellana) Seeds: Synthesis and Health Promoting Properties
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Food Science and Technology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0022-1155,0975-8402
DOI: 10.1007/s13197-017-2579-7