Mercury and Fatty Acids in Canned Tuna, Salmon, and Mackerel
β Scribed by S.M. Shim; L.E. Dorworth; J.A. Lasrado; C.R. Santerre
- Book ID
- 108825537
- Publisher
- Institute of Food Technologists
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 150 KB
- Volume
- 69
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0022-1147
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