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Original Articles

Antioxidant and Bioadhesive Properties of Onions (Allium L., Alliaceae) Processed Under Acidic Conditions

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Pages 92-101 | Received 24 Dec 2008, Accepted 27 Jun 2009, Published online: 05 Feb 2011

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