The Effect of Process Parameters on the Microstructure, Stability, and Sensorial Properties of an Emulsion Cream Formulation
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SUBMITTER: Chow P
PROVIDER: S-EPMC11207101 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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