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Article: Fats: from nutritional nuances to physical functionality: a study that investigates consumers' attitudes towards food labels and where palm oil fits in, omega-3s and a new emulsifier system for reduced-fat chocolates were all discussed at the 2008 Prepared Foods' R&D Applications Seminar-East.(r&d applications)(Conference notes)
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- Prepared Foods
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- February 1, 2009
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The Importance of the Nutritional Panel
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