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Enhancing the techno-functional properties of Quinoa protein isolate through cold plasma treatment: A comprehensive study on pH effects

Yousefi, Leili, Arianfar, Akram, Mahdian, Elham, Rafe, Ali·2026·Scientific Reports
DOI 10.1038/s41598-026-35526-1PMC PMC12913992
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Yousefi, L., Arianfar, A., Mahdian, E., & Rafe, A.
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2026-01-29
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16
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2045-2322
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10.1038/s41598-026-35526-1
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PMC12913992
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