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Kale: An excellent source of vitamin C, pro-vitamin A, lutein and glucosinolates

Kale: Una fuente excelente de vitamina C, pro-vitamina A, luteína y glucosinolatos

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Pages 298-303 | Received 08 Aug 2013, Accepted 29 Sep 2013, Published online: 05 Dec 2013

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