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Original Articles

The Effect of Cocoa and Polydextrose on Bacterial Fermentation in Gastrointestinal Tract Simulations

Harri MÄKIVUOKKODanisco Innovation, EnteroMix Research
,
Hannele KETTUNENDanisco Innovation, EnteroMix Research
,
Markku SAARINENDanisco Innovation, EnteroMix Research
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Tatsuya KAMIWAKILotte Co., Ltd., Central Laboratory, Chocolate Section
,
Yasuhiro YOKOYAMADanisco Japan Ltd.
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Julian STOWELLDanisco Sweeteners
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Nina RAUTONENDanisco Innovation, EnteroMix Research
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Pages 1834-1843 | Received 18 Dec 2006, Accepted 24 Apr 2007, Published online: 22 May 2014

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