| Antinutrient and Toxicity ID | 41 |
| Crop ID | Taro (Cocoyam) |
| Part | Tuber |
| Reported Factor | Phytate |
| Effect | Phytates in the form of phytic acid form insoluble salts with metals such as calcium, zinc, iron, and magnesium. Formation of these salts renders the metals unavailable for absorption in the body. |
| Cause Toxicity | |
| Cause Allergic Reaction | |
| Reduction Method | Fermentation |
| Notes | NULL |
| Metadata Id | 8,556 |