Physicochemical Properties and Sensory Acceptability of a Next-Generation Functional Chocolate Added with Omega-3

Paulinna Faccinetto-Beltrán1, Andrea R Gómez-Fernández1, Norma E Orozco-Sánchez2

  • 1Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. General Ramón Corona 2514, Zapopan C.P. 45201, Jal, Mexico.

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