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Original Articles

Microbiological and Chemical Changes During the Production of Acidic Whey, A Traditional Chinese Tofu-Coagulant

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Pages 90-104 | Received 05 Feb 2008, Accepted 06 May 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2010

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