Determination of phytate, iron, zinc, calcium contents and their molar ratios in commonly consumed raw and prepared food in Malaysia

The inhibitory effect of phytate on the bioavailability of iron, zinc and calcium was determined by measuring their molar ratios. A total of 29 food samples consisting of 12 rice and rice products, 5 wheat and wheat products, 5 grains and cereal based products and 7 different popular varieties of co...

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Main Authors: Mohd Esa, Norhaizan, Ab. Wahid, Nor Faizadatul Ain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nutrition Society of Malaysia 2009
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13958/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13958/1/Determination%20of%20phytate.pdf