Antinutrient & Toxicity

Antinutrient and Toxicity ID 138
Crop ID Fonio
Part Grain
Reported Factor Phytate
Effect It would be expected that lowering of this compound should enhance the content of such minerals as zinc and iron in the extrudates as phytic acid has been implicated in making these minerals unavailable.
Cause Toxicity
Cause Allergic Reaction
Reduction Method Extrusion cooking further reduced the level of phytate in the extrudates.
Notes Notes that the anti-nutritional composition is based on the raw samples.
Metadata Id 8,579