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Total phenolics and antioxidants profiles of commonly consumed edible flowers in China

Jingyun ZhengFood Science and Technology Program, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China;Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaView further author information
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Xiaoming YuFood Science and Technology Program, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong, ChinaView further author information
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Meenu ManinderFood Science and Technology Program, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong, ChinaView further author information
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Baojun XuFood Science and Technology Program, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 1524-1540 | Received 05 Jan 2018, Accepted 25 Jun 2018, Published online: 13 Jul 2018

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