Antinutrient & Toxicity

Antinutrient and Toxicity ID 205
Crop ID Cole's Wattle
Part Seed
Reported Factor Phytate
Effect Phytate is known to reduce the absorption of micronutrients, including zinc, iron and calcium and niacin.It can also interfere with the action of some digestive enzymes such as pepsin.
Cause Toxicity
Cause Allergic Reaction
Reduction Method A short period of roasting is sufficient to reduce phytate levels to negligible values.
Notes NULL
Metadata Id 8,919