Phytate content of Indian foods and intakes by vegetarian Indians of Hisar region, Haryana State
1994
Khokhar, S. | Pushpanjali.
The presence of phytate in the diet results in a reduction in the bioavailability of essential minerals. The Indian (vegetarian) diet is rich in cereals and legumes, foods that are known to be rich in phytate. As a result of questionnaires and interviews, the dietary habits of 298 rural Indians have been determined and samples of their dietary raw materials and processed foods obtained. Levels of phytate, Ca, and Zn in raw and processed foods and in total diets have been determined. Phytate intakes are 2-3 times higher than in Europe, and the sensitive [phytate][Ca]/[Zn] ratio suggests that the populations are on the borderline of human zinc deficiency. Further studies are needed in which the chemical nature of the "phytate" present after cooking and processing is determined.
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