An expert panel was convened in September 2019 by The International Scientific
Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) to develop a definition for fermented foods …

Zinc absorption in the small intestine is one of the main mechanisms regulating the systemic
homeostasis of this essential trace element. This review summarizes the key aspects of …

Abstract Phytic acid (PA),[myo-inositol 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-hexakisphosphate] is the principal
storage compound of phosphorus (P) and account for 65%–85% of the seeds total P. The …

In recent years, an unstoppable trend toward minimally processed foods has increased the
popularity of fermented foods as a beneficial nutritional and functional strategy. Within food …

Is phytic acid (IP6) an undesirable constituent for vegetables and foods? This question is
getting harder to answer. Phytic acid contributes to mineral/protein deficiency, but also …

Micronutrients are needed for the human body in very small amounts and have a visible
impact on human health. Deficiencies of micronutrients like iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), calcium (Ca) …

Iron and zinc are 2 important nutrients in the human diet. Their deficiencies in humans lead
to a variety of health‐related problems. Iron and zinc biofortification of cereals is considered …

Zn deficiency is one of the leading health problems in children and women of developing
countries. Different interventions could be used to overcome malnutrition, but biofortification …

Abstract Background Phytic acid (Phytate) present in plant-based foods is an anti-nutrient
because of its tendency to chelate various nutrients thus reducing their bioavailability in …

Objective: This study aimed to identify the types of foods that constitute a vegan diet and
establish patterns within the diet. Dietary pattern analysis, a key instrument for exploring the …