Effectiveness of Iron Fortification on Soy-Based Foods Using Ferrous Bisglycinate in the Presence of Phytic Acid

Effectiveness of Iron Fortification on Soy-Based Foods Using Ferrous Bisglycinate in the Presence of Phytic Acid

The major cause of iron deficiency in human body isthe low intake of iron from foods. One of strategy to overcome the iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in Indonesia is iron fortification to soya-based food. Phytic acid is a compound that presents in soy-based food and inhibits iron adsorption in digestio...

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Main Authors: Rika Tri Yunarti, Agustino Zulys, Lina Yuliana Harahap, Mai Saroh Ambar Pramukti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Indonesia 2013-04-01
Series:Makara Seri Sains
Subjects:
ferrous bisglycinate
fortification
iron
phytic acid
soy-based foods
Online Access:http://journal.ui.ac.id/index.php/science/article/view/1994/1523

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