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. 1978 Jun;35(6):1219-20.
doi: 10.1128/aem.35.6.1219-1220.1978.

Antiviral effect of commercial juices and beverages

J Konowalchuk, J I Speirs

Antiviral effect of commercial juices and beverages

J Konowalchuk et al. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1978 Jun.

Abstract

Nineteen commercial juices or beverages were tested for inactivation of poliovirus type 1. Grape and apple juices and tea were particularly antiviral. Although antiviral in aqueous solution, ascorbic acid was ineffective after addition to juices.

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    1. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1976 Dec;32(6):757-63 - PubMed

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