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Research Article

Scavenging of Benzylperoxyl Radicals by Carotenoids

Alan Mortensen Department of Dairy and Food Science, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Rolighedsvej 30, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
Pages 211-216 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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