Minerals (Calcium, Iron, Zinc) Analysis and Interaction of Emphasized Nutrition Indication on Products
2016
Jeong, D.U., Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Lee, H.O., Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Kim, Y.K., Korea Health Supplement Association Sub. Korea Health Supplement Institute, Seongnam, Republic of Korea | Seo, K.H., Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Om, A.S., Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
The present study aimed to calcium (Ca), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) contents were compared with reference values indicated on the nutrition label of nutrition emphasized food. Also, this paper will briefly review and evaluate what is currently known about Fe-Zn and Ca-Fe interaction. Ca, Fe or Zn-emphasized product, including cereal, snack, soy milk, chocolate product, other cocoa product, sugars product, beverage and tea were analyzed. The contents of Ca, Fe, and Zn in samples after dry-ashing were examined by ICP. The measured Ca (n = 42), Fe (n = 13), Zn (n = 6) values were ranged 87~176%, 98~167%, 98~275% of reference value indicated product, respectively. All samples were ranged more than 80% of the reference value, which were complied with food regulation. High intake of Ca has been shown to adversely affect Fe absorption and the negative effect of Fe on Zn absorption is well known. Therefore, it is important to consider Ca-Fe and Fe-Zn absorption interaction, when Ca, Fe or Zn-emphasized product produce and nutrition labeling policy should be managed regularly with continuous monitoring.
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