Open Access
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BIO Web Conf.
Volume 236, 2026
72nd International Scientific Conference “FOOD SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY – 2025”
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| Article Number | 01005 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| Section | Food Science and Technology | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202623601005 | |
| Published online | 25 May 2026 | |
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