Highlights
The database aims contributing to the reduction of iron and zinc deficiencies across the world and to a revision of nutrient requirements of zinc and iron.
The database aims raising awareness on food-based approaches for increasing the bioavailability of iron and zinc in foods.
Phytate’s analysis should be centered on separate inositol phosphate forms rather than only total phytate, as it often overestimates the phytate content.
Phytate contents are diminished by processing methods, such as fermentation, cooking or soaking.
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