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Food composition and analysis

Effect of processing on proximate composition, anti-nutrient status and amino acid content in three accessions of African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa (jacq.) benth

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Pages 94-102 | Received 13 Mar 2012, Accepted 08 Jun 2012, Published online: 13 Jul 2012

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