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Animal derived food quality and safety

Effects of alternative feed ingredients on red meat quality: a review of algae, insects, agro-industrial by-products and former food products

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Pages 695-710 | Received 05 Mar 2023, Accepted 17 Jul 2023, Published online: 28 Jul 2023

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