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Review Article

Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in coffee: a comprehensive review of toxicity, prevalence, and analytical techniques

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Pages 367-384 | Received 14 Sep 2022, Accepted 14 Nov 2022, Published online: 22 Nov 2022

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