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The use of total trans-11 containing FA, rather than total “n−7” FA, Is recommended to assess the content of FA with a positive health image in ruminant fats

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  1. Food Research Program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 93 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    John K. G. Kramer & Mamum Or-Rashid

  2. Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    Cristina Cruz-Hernandez

  3. Lacombe Research Center, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

    Michael E. R. Dugan

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Kramer, J.K.G., Cruz-Hernandez, C., Or-Rashid, M. et al. The use of total trans-11 containing FA, rather than total “n−7” FA, Is recommended to assess the content of FA with a positive health image in ruminant fats. Lipids 39, 693–695 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11745-004-1285-4

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