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Polyphenol Profile of Flowers, Fruits and Food Supplements of Sambucus Nigra

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|Nov 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acpro-2025-0013 | Journal eISSN: 3044-7259 | Journal ISSN: 1691-6077
Language: English
Page range: 156 - 164
Published on: Nov 10, 2025
Published by: Turiba University Ltd
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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