
Syneresis, Texture and Microbiological Quality of Yoghurt After the Addition of Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
By: Miroslav Kročko, Adam Hanuska and Viera Ducková

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Language: English
Page range: 47 - 54
Submitted on: Jun 24, 2026
Accepted on: Jul 20, 2026
Published on: Sep 30, 2026
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