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Going beyond the matrix

01 Sep 2025
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Dr. Stefan Hayward, Principal Scientist at Innovative Research Solutions, highlights the critical role of the food matrix - the structural arrangement of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and other compounds - in both product stability and analytical accuracy.

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