“…On the other hand, this compound may exert antioxidant activity by complexing with iron, reducing the formation of free radicals and peroxidation of membranes, which could provide anticarcinogenic power (Thomson & Zhang, 1991). Therefore, there is an increased interest in the manipulation of phytate in grains worldwide, either to increase or decrease their concentration in foods (Coelho, Bellato, Garcia, Vitorello, & Azevedo, 2008;Coelho, Benedito, Figueira, Vitorello, & Azevedo, 2007;Coelho, Tsai, & Vitorello, 2005).…”