African Journal of
Food Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Food Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0794
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJFS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 979

Full Length Research Paper

Toxic trace elements in different brands of milk infant formulae in Nairobi market, Kenya

Odhiambo, V. O.,
  • Odhiambo, V. O.,
  • Kenyatta University, P. O. Box 43844, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Wanjau, R.,
  • Wanjau, R.,
  • Kenyatta University, P. O. Box 43844, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Odundo, J. O.
  • Odundo, J. O.
  • Kenyatta University, P. O. Box 43844, Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 17 April 2015
  •  Accepted: 17 July 2015
  •  Published: 30 August 2015

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