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Effect of flax seeds and dried herbs or fruits on the dietary value and shelf life of raw and aged meat Cover

Effect of flax seeds and dried herbs or fruits on the dietary value and shelf life of raw and aged meat

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2025-0096 | Journal eISSN: 2300-8733 | Journal ISSN: 1642-3402
Language: English
Submitted on: Apr 4, 2025
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Accepted on: Aug 12, 2025
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Published on: Feb 13, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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