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Isolation of the Antioxidant Pyranonigrin-A from Rice Mold Starters Used in the Manufacturing Process of Fermented Foods

Yoshiaki MIYAKEFaculty of Human Wellness, Tokaigakuen University
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Chihiro ITOFaculty of Pharmacy, Meijo University
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Masataka ITOIGAWAFaculty of Human Wellness, Tokaigakuen University
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Toshihiko OSAWALaboratory of Food and Biodynamics Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences Nagoya University
Pages 2515-2521 | Received 18 May 2007, Accepted 25 Jun 2007, Published online: 22 May 2014

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